The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities. Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation Hub contracts, signed with UAV vision and Textron Systems Australia, would enable Australia to remain at the forefront of surveillance, intelligence and force protection capabilities. “The $2.1 million … Continue reading Two contracts signed for military drone development →

Australian steel manufacturer Bisalloy has announced a 56 per cent increase in sales this year, its best for defence exports in over a decade. The company is Australia’s only manufacturer of high-tensile and abrasion-resistant quenched and tempered steel plate used for armour, structural and wear-resistant steel applications. Based in Unanderra, NSW, Bisalloy exports its products … Continue reading Bisalloy Steels announces best export results in 10 years →

Planning is now underway to test automated vehicles in Queensland, following the signing of an international agreement that will see the collaboration of Australian and French research institutes. The state government is partnering with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre (iMOVE CRC) in a program that will explore the safety … Continue reading French automated vehicles to be tested in QLD →

A new $10.9 million research consortium led by the University of Adelaide is exploring ways to turn agricultural waste into new products. The consortium, Agricultural Product Development, will bring together 18 partners to develop high-value products from agricultural waste, including nine South Australian-based companies from the agriculture and food sector, and another nine national and international academic institutions … Continue reading New research consortium explores deriving new products from waste →

The world’s first biorefinery that turns sawmill residue into renewable diesel and bitumen may find its home in New South Wales, following the Federal government’s announcement that a feasibility study will be funded to explore the possibility. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide up to $500,000 in funding to Boral Timber, a subsidiary … Continue reading ARENA funds study into potential biofuels plant →