The Australian made and designed autonomous aircraft, MQ-28A Ghost Bat, has achieved a milestone in a capability demonstration conducted at Woomera in South Australia.Read More
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The Federal Government has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding for PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) production, sustainment and follow-on development with the United States.Read More
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The Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 wrapped on Sunday 30 March after six days, with a record industry attendance, a host of major industry announcements and strong public showing. Read More
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The South Australia Government is helping the SA defence industry develop their businesses so they can play an important role in the SSN-AUKUS build program.Read More
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In a significant move set to bolster the AUKUS defence industrial base, REDARC Defence & Space, Australian-owned manufacturer of robust power solutions for the defence and space industry, has signed a strategic teaming agreement with Projects Unlimited Inc (PUI).Read More
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The Western Australian Government has called on local small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry to join Team WA at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2025 (INDOPAC 2025).Read More
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The deputy premier South Australia, the Honourable Susan Close MP, together with Defence Trailblazer, has launched Australia’s first suite of credit-ready Combat Systems Engineering Micro-credentials to bolster Australia’s national security capability. Read More
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The first rounds of the Defence Industry Development Grants program have been completed, with 58 grants worth $16.5 million awarded to Defence suppliers in four streams, including export, skilling, security and sovereign industrial priorities.Read More
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The Federal Government is investing in the development of precision loitering munitions capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the launch of Mission Talon Strike. Read More
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Nearly 2000 tonnes of structural steel – over half from Whyalla Steelworks – have been used to complete a massive $200 million four-bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide for maintaining the ADF’s Boeing 737 military aircraft. Read More
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The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse. Read More
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The South Australian Government is expanding its highly successful partnership with defence employers BAE Systems Australia and ASC, with both companies signing on as employment partners at the soon-to-be completed Heights Technical College.Read More
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Manufacturers’ Monthly were joined by CSIRO and DMTC representatives to discuss how nanofibres form the basis of a prototype uniform capable of filtering out harmful particles in broad applications. Jack Lloyd Writes. Read More
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The Western Australian Government has formed an alliance with a global defence player in a milestone move that is set to boost WA defence industry and economy.Read More
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Ammunition and munitions specialists ARES Armaments Australia have announced a landmark agreement with Aimpoint to drive SA defence manufacturing. Read More
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