BAE Systems Australia has announced in a press release that it will increase its investment in Australia to support the rapid development of a sovereign high-speed weapons capability. The company will also draw on the wide-ranging capabilities and expertise across Australian industry and academia to build an Australian high speed weapons eco-system with the aim … Continue reading BAE Systems Australia invests in hypersonic weapons capabilities →

The Federal Government has announced a $9 million boost to Australia’s defence industry to develop an integrated system that can detect and neutralise improvised threats. The contract, awarded to Lockheed Martin Australia’s Science, Technology, Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (STELaRLaB), was given as part of Defence’s Counter Improvised Grand Threat Challenge (CIT-GC) initiative. It includes … Continue reading Lockheed Martin Australia wins Defence contract →

The federal government is driving the automotive sector forward by extending the automotive research and development tariff concession until 2025, keeping high-end research activities in Australia and supporting thousands of high-wage jobs. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Christian Porter, said vehicle research and development is vital to the nation’s prosperity with Australia being a … Continue reading Renewed support for Australian automotive R&D →

Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese has pledged to establish a $15 billion manufacturing fund if Labor wins the next election. The fund would operate in a similar way to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, where an independent board would make pick projects and make investment decisions. Manufacturing jobs currently account for 6.7 per cent of … Continue reading Federal Labor announced $15 billion manufacturing fund →

The Electric Vehicle Council welcomes the Australian Labor Party’s pledge to make electric vehicles more affordable. Labor has undertaken to introduce an Electric Car Discount to make electric cars cheaper for Australians. As part of the discount, Labor would exempt many electric cars from: Import tariffs – a five per cent tax on some imported … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Council welcomes Labor’s national electric vehicle plan →

Queensland rocket manufacturer Gilmour Space Technologies, and South Australian nanosatellite manufacturer, Fleet Space Technologies, are joining forces to launch small satellites to orbit. The launch follows the release of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy and Space National Manufacturing Priority Roadmap, which seeks to develop sovereign capabilities in space manufacturing, including satellites and launch vehicles. … Continue reading Gilmour Space to launch Fleet satellites in 2023 →

Registrations have opened for this year’s Gravity Challenge, a global technology innovation program that uses space technologies, such as satellite imaging and the Internet of Things to solve real world problems across multiple sectors. Hosted at the Lot Fourteen precinct in Adelaide, the program connects innovators, entrepreneurs and universities with businesses and governments with real … Continue reading Registrations open for GRAVITY Challenge round three →

A new research project between HYDAC Australia, Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC) will see immersive reality experts develop a virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training solution that will teach and guide maintenance staff and trainees in real time how to safely service and maintain important hydraulics systems and components. The 12-month research … Continue reading Real-time training and support for Australia’s Fluid Power Industry →

A new report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) forecasts there will be no gas shortage in the coming years, amid federal government plans to support new gas projects. The Gas Statement of Opportunities suggested that the Port Kembla import terminal will ease supply concerns, and highlights how measures such as electrification of homes … Continue reading There will be no gas shortfall, says AEMO →

Supacat, a design and engineering specialist of high mobility defence vehicles, has selected Siemens software to boost engagement with Rheinmetall on Australia’s LAND 400 defence program. The use of design lifecycle management and supply chain integration capabilities of Siemens’ Teamcenter software and NX software for computer-aided design (CAD) can help Supacat align their engineering processes … Continue reading Supacat selects Siemens software to enhance capability on defence LAND 400 program →

The iconic Parkes radio telescope, owned and operated by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, will provide ground station support for one of the first commercial lunar landings later this year. CSIRO has signed a new five-year agreement with Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines to support multiple lunar missions, including their first flight under NASA’s Commercial … Continue reading CSIRO’s dish to support one of the first commercial moon landings →

Australian lithium-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance will develop a defence-grade cybersecure Battery Management System (BMS), to be manufactured in Tomago, NSW. The $1.46 million BMS project is a joint venture by Energy Renaissance with the national science agency, CSIRO and the Innovative Manufacturing CRC (IMCRC). Energy Renaissance’s 4,500 sqm purpose-built facility in Tomago, NSW will … Continue reading Energy Renaissance, CSIRO and IMCRC to deliver defence-grade battery management system →

The Australian Parliament’s Agriculture and Water Resources Committee has published its report Aussie logs for Aussie jobs: inquiry into timber supply chain constraints in the Australian plantation sector. The inquiry considered challenges preventing growth in Australia’s timber industry and investigated potential solutions to issues. Recommendations included greater investment in forestry research and a voluntary code … Continue reading Aussie logs for Aussie jobs, report published →

Victoria’s Portland aluminium smelter has been secured after an electricity deal struck with the nation’s biggest energy retailers backed by support from the federal government, announced in December. Alcoa will keep the smelter operating until 2026 will protect around 500 jobs and other workers in the region that rely on the plant’s continued operation. The … Continue reading 500 jobs secured at Portland aluminium smelter →

The federal government has announced it will cut red tape to allow a uniform scheme for automatic mutual recognition (AMR) of state and territory-based occupational licences and registrations. Under the new reform, builders, electricians, plumbers, architects, and other workers who hold an occupational licence in their home state or territory, and wish to work in … Continue reading $2.4bn economic boost as government cuts red tape for tradies →

More than 120 local companies have registered their interest with Naval Group to become tier-one capability partner of the Attack Class submarine project. The project has created almost 300 direct jobs in Australia, the company’s Australian subsidiary plans to double its local workforce in 2021  to prepare for building of a hull qualification section at … Continue reading Attack Class submarine project attracts more than 120 businesses →

Adelaide satellite manufacturer Fleet Space Technologies has applied for a $5 Million federal government Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant, in addition to $4 million from the South Australian state government. The funding would enable the company to mass-produce 50 nanosatellites a year and increase staff to 128 in three years. CEO and co-founder Flavia Tata … Continue reading Adelaide satellite manufacturer seeks to grow capability with MMI funding →

The first privately-owned, static rocket testing site has been developed in a partnership between Rocket Technologies International and the University of Southern Queensland. A sandstone quarry is now the home of the Helidon Rocket Test Site, allowing developers to test rockets that are secured to the ground in a controlled environment. Executive director of the … Continue reading First private rocket test site launched in Queensland →

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the manufacture of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S) in Australia. The Australian manufacture of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, established by a Melbourne-based biotechnology company CSL, has involved extensive work by both industry and the TGA in the last six months. Manufacture of biological medicines, such as vaccines, is a highly-specialised … Continue reading CSL manufactures AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Australia →

Dotz Nano, an advanced technology company developing, manufacturing and commercialising marking, tracing and verification solutions, has obtained Australian authorisation to use the CE Mark for its SARS-CoV-2 virus detection technology. The CE Mark clears the saliva-based diagnostic Dotz Test Kits for sale in the European Union, following the company obtaining authorisation to use the CE … Continue reading Dotz obtains CE Mark authorisation for virus detection technology →