Tag: Department of Defence

Scientists from the Department of Defence and ZiP Diagnostics have teamed up with Health Security Systems Australia (HSSA) to create a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic capability for the detection of priority diseases in the Indo-Pacific area.

The Department of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of $1.75 million with the University of South Australia and Deakin University for two research projects that will employ artificial intelligence to transform noisy and dynamic data into knowledge that will give military decision-makers an advantage.

Boeing is hiring Australian companies to provide components for the manufacturing of AH-64E Apaches, including 29 units that will be added to Australia’s future fleet. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has expressed its intent to support the Australian Department of Defence in its effort to “replace and expand” its C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters fleet.

Defence industry company XTEK has delivered a record half-year revenue of $48.5 million as it maintained its sharp focus on core capabilities and the implementation of its strategic plan, the company said in its recent results investor update. 

Lockheed Martin Australia has introduced its proposed AIR6500 solution, featuring a Battle Management System that could combine inputs from the Defence Department's extensive network of highly capable sensors into a single, actionable picture, providing clarity and cohesion to a challenging undertaking. 

Defence industry company XTEK has received two Department of Defence grants totalling $800,000 intended to purchase new advanced manufacturing equipment and accelerate product development.

The Australian Department of Defence has made a $26.9 million purchase order for XTEK Limited’s new Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS). 

The federal government’s move to redirect funding from the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) and Fund (MMF) may significantly disadvantage manufacturers, according to RSM Australia,...

Northrop Grumman Australia has successfully completed the demonstration of a sovereign, fifth-generation Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) for the AIR6500 Program Office in...