The Victorian manufacturer AF Gason has been awarded a $500,000 grant by the state government as part of its program to support job creation in the state. The grant part of the Victorian government’s Future Industries Manufacturing Program (FIMP), which provides funding for companies to implement new manufacturing technologies and processes that will grow their … Continue reading AF Gason awarded grant to implement new technology →

The federal government has announced three more Defence Innovation Hub contracts that will see $7.8 million invested in enhanced capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). A $1.5 million contract has been awarded to Codarra Advanced Systems for the continued development of a lightweight handheld prototype device capable of detecting and countering unmanned aerial system … Continue reading $7.8m awarded in defence innovation contracts →

The Victorian government has released its strategy to help local companies access Southeast Asian markets and increase trade and investment in the growing region. Called Globally Connected, the government’s Southeast Asia trade and investment strategy outlines plans to strengthen and expand the state’s two-way economic relationship with the region, identifying key trends and highlighting emerging … Continue reading Victoria releases Southeast Asia trade and investment strategy →

The federal government has approved a project that aims to continuously enhance and improve the equipment used by the Australian Defence Force. The Integrated Soldier Systems project, valued at up to $1 billion, will involve the delivery of a wide range of equipment for use by the Australian Army personnel over a period of 13 … Continue reading $1b soldier equipment project for ADF receives approval →