Tag: defence

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has inaugurated a new production facility in Adelaide, South Australia, marking a milestone in the company’s support for Australian Defence acquisition and sustainment programs. 

The Australian Department of Defence has expanded its collaboration with metal additive manufacturing company SPEE3D, purchasing three SPEE3Dcell post-processing units to assist in ongoing military operations supporting Ukraine. 

Advanced Navigation, a world leader in Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) and autonomous systems, has strengthened its defence presence in the United States by appointing Wayne Prender as the Global Head of Defence. 

Defence industry and technology company Black Sky Industries has officially launched in Australia with the establishment of its multi-million dollar headquarters in Logan, South East Queensland, along with additional launch, test, and manufacturing facilities spread across Western Queensland. 

The Australian Government is reinforcing its commitment to expanding Australia’s defence industry workforce with the launch of the Schools Pathways Program: Open Competitive Grant Opportunity.

Celebrated for 25 years of innovation in automotive engineering, Victorian manufacturer Premcar is making headlines today as it ventures into the global defence sector with a revolutionary powertrain for land-based military vehicles.

Austal Limited announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024 (FY2024), reporting a significant turnaround with Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) of $56.5 million. 

The Australian Government has released the 2024 Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap, outlining the strategic direction for delivering advanced information and communications technologies (ICT) in support of Australia’s national interests. 

In a significant boost to Australia's sovereign drone manufacturing capabilities, the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) has announced a total investment of $6.6 million in three Australian companies. 

The Australian Government has announced an investment of up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to focus on the manufacturing and servicing of missiles at a new facility in Williamtown, near Newcastle.