Tag: defence

Eight industry-leading Western Australian businesses, including two manufacturing firms, are set to showcase their products to a global audience during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exposition this week.

The Northern Territory government announced that it has awarded the head construction contract for the Ship Lift Facility to the Clough-BMD Joint Venture.

Defence manufacturing company Marand has secured an additional contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture structural Launcher Frames and Rails for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Launcher Canisters as part of Project 1300. 

Shipbuilding company Austal USA has secured a $143.4 million US Navy contract to construct three Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700 class craft. 

Tasmania’s defence industry and advanced manufacturing capabilities will soon be showcased at one of the world’s largest security and defence expos as the state spearheads an international trade mission to the United Kingdom. 

Engineers Australia has commended the Australian government’s four-year, $128.5 million investment to back 4,000 additional university places that will support the AUKUS workforce. 

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has showcased its new directed energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a demonstration for potential export customers from Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Southeast Asia. 

Thales Australia has officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow in regional New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing 4.0 and integration hub for precision manufacturing. 

Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited has provided its financial statements for fiscal year 2023, ending with a total revenue of $4.45 million. 

The Department of Defence has selected Lockheed Martin as its strategic partner for the AIR6500 Phase 1, supporting the delivery of a Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).