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Army helicopter fleet support contracts to create hundreds of local jobs
The Australian government has invested a total of $830 million to sustain and support the Australian Army’s future helicopter fleet, creating hundreds of jobs in the local industry.
Gov’t allocates over $3.4M to advance Australian defence manufacturing
The Australian government is injecting $3.4 million into innovative local businesses to boost cutting-edge defence capabilities, create skilled jobs, and support local manufacturing.
Australian Defence Force unveils next-gen drone prototypes in government-backed accelerator challenge
The Australian Government is championing innovation in the defence sector with the initiation of the Sovereign UAS Challenge, featuring the development of new-generation drone prototypes by 11 Australian companies.
Lockheed Martin collaboration fast-tracks Australia’s missile manufacturing, bolsters long range strike capability
The Australian Government announced the initiation of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile manufacturing in the country by 2025, following the formalisation of a $37.4 million contract between the Australian Defence Department and Lockheed Martin Australia.
Australia invests additional $110M to cement Hunter Valley as F-35A Sustainment Hub
The Australian Government has doubled its initial investment with BAE Systems Australia to cement the Hunter Valley’s future as the Indo-Pacific hub for the sustainment of F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
US Congress greenlights key measures in NDAA 2024 for AUKUS submarine transfer
The United States Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislation that not only addresses critical aspects of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program but also establishes key exemptions for both Australia and the United Kingdom from US defence export control licensing.
Thales Australia wins $50M contract for naval dock ops, maintenance
The Australian Government has partnered with Thales Australia to oversee the operation and maintenance of the Captain Cook Graving Dock in Sydney in a move to enhance the country’s sovereign industrial base and bolster defence capability.
Aussie-made steel hull to be used in Australian SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines
The Australian government has spearheaded its efforts to ensure that Australian-made steel is used in the construction of the nation’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarines built at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
South Korea’s Hanwha wins $7B Australian Defence contract for IFV manufacturing
Hanwha Defense Australia has secured a $7 billion contract to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) for the Australian Army.
Australia to boost sovereign shipbuilding capability with new Austal partnership
The Australian Government is boosting the nation’s shipbuilding capability and Western Australia’s defence industry through a new strategic partnership with Austal Limited.
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