Tag: defence
Victorian Government buys Holden’s landmark plant for reported $130m
The Victorian Government has agreed to purchase Holden’s iconic manufacturing plant in Melbourne for $130 million, paving the way for plans to develop a...
BAE Systems inks deal with Australian Government for Future Frigate Program
BAE Systems has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Australian Government regarding the update of its Type 26 Global Combat Ship,...
$7.2m for new food processing technology in Tasmania
Improved rations for soldiers will be produced using new innovative technology at food research centres in northern Tasmania.
The Australian Government has announced that it...
Aerospace and defence technologies leader Orbital ATK successfully tests 3D printed hypersonic engine combustor
After being selected by NASA to deliver cargo to the International Space Station – which is quite an achievement as well – global leader...
Austal announces management changes
Austal’s Andrew Bellamy will step down from his roles as Managing Director and CEO of the global ship contractor after five years of service,...
Lockheed Martin opens new $3m lab in SA to support RAN next-gen submarine force
In collaboration with Saab Australia and Thales Australia, global defence company Lockheed Martin has officially opened its new high-tech laboratory in Adelaide which is intended to...
Civmec closing in on Forgacs’ shipbuilding assets
Heavy engineering and construction services provider Civmec is looking to acquire Forgacs’ name and certain segments of Australia’s largest privately-owned engineering and shipbuilding company.
Under...
Pentagon awards Northrop Grumman stealth bomber contract, Boeing and Lockheed disappointed
The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman the contract to build the next-generation Long Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B).
The LRS Bomber is designed to...
US Air Force to 3D print engine parts
The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex – a major US Air Force Base and worldwide manager for a range of aircraft engines, missiles, software...
Quickstep to supply bonnet, side skirts and mud guards for Thales’ Hawkei vehicles
Advanced manufacturing company Quickstep has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government of Australia has awarded a $1.5 billion supply contract to defence contractor...
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