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- Arena
- artificial intelligence
- Austal
- Austal USA
- Australian Defence Force
- Australian government
- Australian Renewable Energy Agency
- CSIRO
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- GA-ASI
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- Hong Kong
- investment
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- naval shipbuilding
- Navy
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- Remotely Piloted Aircraft System
- Renewable Energy
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- Victoria
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Austal delivers another EFT vessel to the US Navy
November 20, 2018 0 comment
Austal’s American subsidiary, Austal USA, has delivered its fourth expeditionary fast transport (EPF) ship to the US Navy this year, bringing the total number of EPF vessels delivered by the shipbuilder to 10. The USNS Burlington (EPF 10) was constructed at Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, where two additional Spearhead-class EPFs are under construction. “Austal … Continue reading Austal delivers another EFT vessel to the US Navy
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CSIRO puts $35 million into space technology and AI research
November 19, 2018 0 comment
The CSIRO will invest $35 million in space technology and artificial intelligence (AI), including for the development of advanced imaging of Earth from satellites and cutting-edge data science. The investment is part of CSIRO’s Future Science Platforms (FSP) portfolio, which aim to help reinvent old and create new industries, as well as grow the capability … Continue reading CSIRO puts $35 million into space technology and AI research
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Victoria’s second grid-scale battery completed in Gannawarra
November 19, 2018 0 comment
The second of two grid-scale batteries jointly funded by the Victorian government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency has been completed in Gannawarra. The 25 MW / 50 MWh Gannawarra Energy Storage System (GESS) began exporting electricity to the grid in October and will be fully commissioned in time for summer. The battery is co-located … Continue reading Victoria’s second grid-scale battery completed in Gannawarra
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Australia concludes free trade deal talks with Hong Kong
November 16, 2018 0 comment
The federal government has concluded negotiations with Hong Kong on the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the deal to come into force next year. The conclusion of the agreement with Hong Kong means Australia now has FTAs with seven of its top eight export markets for goods and services. Australia’s trade minister, Simon … Continue reading Australia concludes free trade deal talks with Hong Kong
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GA-ASI to deliver ADF’s Project Air 7003 drone program
November 16, 2018 0 comment
The Australian government has selected General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to provide the Australian Defence Force’s Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) under Project Air 7003. Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the new aircraft will provide the ADF with enhanced firepower and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support. “Medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely-piloted aircraft have a far greater … Continue reading GA-ASI to deliver ADF’s Project Air 7003 drone program