Cutting-edge CNC machines to train WA defence industry workers
Four new CNC machines were installed at South Metropolitan TAFE’s Rockingham campus in Western Australia, boosting both students and the defence industry.
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Next-gen high-powered lasers built for manufacturing and defence
The University of South Australia has landed a $1.8 million government contract to develop technology that underpins the next generation of high-powered lasers in Australia, for the defence and manufacturing sectors.
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SYPAQ Systems builds Centre of Excellence for defence
SYPAQ Systems, an engineering company specialising in defence, national security and information technology, will expand its Victorian operations in a new facility. This will generate 280 high-value
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Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security
According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve
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Local manufacturer to supply seating frames for Army vehicles
Sydney-based Precision Metal Group has been awarded a contract to build the seating frames for the Australian Army’s new Boxer 8×8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, Minister for Minister for Defence
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Local manufacturer selected to provide weapon stations
ASX-listed and Queanbeyan, NSW based manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been selected by the Australian Army to provide Remote Weapon Stations for the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV).
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Hub for defence industry slated for Ipswich
An innovation hub to support defence industry will be co-located with co-working space Fire Station 101 in Ipswich, Queensland.
The $5 million Defence Industry Hub will open in early 2020, and Queensland
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Local radar manufacturer selected for ground based systems
Canberra-based manufacturer, CEA Technologies, has won a $137 million contract to supply short range ground-based air defence radars.
The advanced radars will provide ground forces with defence from sophisticated
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More funding for defence industry interns
At the National Defence Skills & Workforce Summit, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced that the federal government will increase its funding for the Defence Industry Internship
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Federal government funds local defence manufacturing companies
The federal government has announced in June that it has awarded funding to two local manufacturers for defence systems and their integration.
Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, and Member for
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Defence Industry Skilling and STEM strategy to create new jobs
A plan detailing how new jobs will be created to help deliver the Australian government’s $200 billion investment in defence capability was launched at the beginning of March.
Minister for Defence Industry,
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Defence Innovation Hub contracts worth $12m awarded
The federal government has awarded five Australian businesses contracts with a combined value of more than $12 million to further develop their innovative technologies to support the Australian Defence
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First two F-35A deployable cabins delivered by Lockheed Martin and Varley
Australia’s Department of Defence has formally accepted the first two deployable cabins for the ADF’s F-35A fleet from Lockheed Martin Australia and the Newcastle-based fabrication experts Varley Group.
Fifteen
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Federal government launches defence industry grants program for SMEs
The federal government has launched its annual grants program for Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in delivering the pipeline of projects enhancing the capability of the Australian
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Work begins on new Rheinmetall HQ in Queensland
The sod has been turned at the site of Rheinmetall’s new Australian headquarters at Ipswich in Queensland, marking the beginning of works for the facility that will build a pipeline of military vehicles
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Austal delivers another EFT vessel to the US Navy
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
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Ai Group teams up with defence industry advocacy groups to boost SME participation
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Defence Council has signed MOUs with the Defence Teaming Centre (DTC) and the Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN National) to collaborate on developing
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Thales to sponsor AI research at University of South Australia
Leading defence manufacturer, Thales, will sponsor PhD research at the University of South Australia’s (UniSA’s) Behaviour Brain Body Research Centre – which is to explore the potentials of advanced
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Safran Electronics & Defense opens new testing facility in Sydney
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia (SEDA) has opened a new facility in Botany, NSW, which is to house testing and maintenance equipment that will support the Australian Defence Force.
The new
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WA launches defence industry strategy
The Western Australian government has launched a strategic plan to capitalise on the state’s manufacturing and technological capabilities and grow the local defence industry.
Western Australia’s
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