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Australian manufacturers to supply US Navy submarine components
The Australian Government has awarded initial Defence Industry Vendor Qualification (DIVQ) contracts to Australian manufacturers, marking progress in connecting local businesses with the submarine...
Gov’t backs Australian innovation with $60M defence technology boost
The Australian Government is making a significant investment in local innovation, focusing on quantum and counter-disinformation technologies to give defence a technological edge while fostering a future built in Australia.
Australian government invests $22M in domestic rocket motor manufacturing
The Australian Government announced an investment in a sovereign rocket motor program aimed at bolstering national security and creating high-skilled jobs in the advanced manufacturing sector.
KONGSBERG launches production facility in South Australia
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.
Australian gov’t invests $11 million in future defence STEM talent
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.
200 new jobs created for Australia’s nuclear submarine program
The Australian Government announced a new initiative aimed at bolstering Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce through the Jobs for Subs program.
Australian gov’t invests $850M in missile manufacturing factory in Hunter Region
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.
Australia strengthens defence exports with GSC Program expansion
The Australian Government is turbocharging export opportunities for the Australian defence industry through a significant expansion of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, highlighting its commitment to supporting local companies and jobs.
New defence contract to enhance Bendigo’s Bushmaster manufacturing
The Australian Government is continuing to support local jobs in Bendigo with a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.
Australian gov’t invests $100M in advanced drone technology
The Australian Government will invest over $100 million to enhance the Australian Defence Force (ADF)'s drone capabilities, providing military personnel with cutting-edge lethal and non-lethal technologies.
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