Defence Innovation Hub

Innovative technology is at the core of our Australian Defence industry with local advanced manufacturers at the cutting-edge of new discoveries and technical applications. But to develop and operationalise these exciting ideas, they require Australian Defence funding. Faced with time consuming and complicated grant applications, it’s easy to become discouraged. So, how does an SME … Continue reading A Defence Innovation Hub success story: SME wins grant for innovative technology development →

The federal government is continuing to strengthen Australia’s defence capability by investing in the ideas and expertise of innovative Australian companies and research organisations. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said 10 new Defence Innovation Hub contracts demonstrated Australia’s capacity to drive the development of advanced technologies for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. “This latest … Continue reading $21 million Innovation Hub investment to drive advanced technologies →

The federal government has announced a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to give Australia an edge across all of Defence domains. The new initiative will support Australian industry to develop new AI applications across Defence’s information and cyber, maritime, air, space, and land domains. Minister for Defence Melissa Price said the initiative … Continue reading $10 million investment for AI capability →

An innovative small business helping soldiers in the battlefield control electrical devices on their weapons and body has been awarded a $3.4 million contract with Defence. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced the new contract, funded through the Defence Innovation Hub, with Canberra-based Kord Defence. “The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in Australian … Continue reading Canberra small business wins Defence innovation contract →

The federal government is increasing its support for the defence industry innovation sector by providing an additional $32 million for investment through the Defence Innovation Hub over the next two years. This investment, which is part of the government’s Defence COVID-19 investment initiatives, will increase cash flow to Australian small and medium-sized businesses that are … Continue reading $32m in funding to stimulate the defence innovation sector →

Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced eight new contracts worth more than $21 million, funded under the government’s flagship $640 million defence innovation program. “This latest funding boost will see the development of cutting edge space, cyber and maritime technologies,” Price said. “The contracts were awarded to small businesses from across Australia, and two … Continue reading Eight new projects worth $21 million announced under defence innovation program →

Victorian graphene sensing company Imagine Intelligent Materials will receive $271,000 to explore and develop applications using advanced materials in military body armour for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The work, which will take place at the company’s facility in North Geelong, aims to reduce maintenance costs and enhance the safety of ADF members. Imagine Intelligent … Continue reading Graphene sensing company awarded Defence grant →

Kord Defence has been awarded a $1.4 million deal with the US Marine Corps. The small Canberra based company credits the federal government funding for its success. Kord develops mobile interface control solutions for military and law enforcement markets, and the contract will enable them to complete development of its Rifle Accessory Control Unit Technology.​ … Continue reading Australian company awarded US Marine Corps contract  →

Drone technology in Australia has received $8.6 million in funding in two, joint announcements by the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price. Melbourne company, Textron Systems will use a $3.4 million contract to further develop their drone technology. The partnership between the company and defence comes on the heels of an agreement between Textron and … Continue reading Innovation Hub funds drones for defence →

Two Australian companies have been awarded funding from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop new technologies for defence applications. One of those awarded funding is Anywise Consulting, which will manage and deliver a Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) for bridges. Once completed, Defence’s gap-crossing abilities will be more available, reliable, and safe, said Minister … Continue reading Defence grants for bridge and space capabilities →

The Defence Industry Minister, Melissa Price, announced that two companies have received funding from the Defence Innovation Hub. The first, Sypaq Systems, will receive $3.5 million to develop an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to operate in harsh environmental conditions. The company will utilise a hybrid power delivery system and is developing the UAS for use … Continue reading Defence manufacturers receive Innovation Hub funding →

Registration is now open for the 2019 Defence Innovation Hub Annual Industry Conference. The conference will be held at the Hotel Realm in Canberra, on Monday, November 4. At the conference, industry will be able to connect with defence leaders to showcase their latest innovations, with the possibility of being supported by The Defence Innovation … Continue reading Defence Innovation Hub conference open →

The Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) will continue its work supporting industrial capability with a $3.8 million contract with the Defence Innovation Hub. The contract will involve four projects of technology development, which will enhance land vehicle design and build, additive manufacturing of aerospace and space components, and the development and sustainment of emerging materials. … Continue reading Investment in future defence technologies supporting industry →

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 Force. Funded through the Defence Innovation Hub, the investments will see Sentient Vision Systems, a small Australian computer vision technology company, awarded a $5.5 million contract to … Continue reading Defence Innovation Hub contracts worth $12m awarded →

Queensland-based company EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub have tested the performance and functionality of a Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (PRIED) prototype in Darwin. Tested on the HMAS Coonawarra this week, the technology was developed through a partnership between EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub. The Maritime PRIED prototype’s objective is to provide … Continue reading EPE tests maritime explosive detection technology on HMAS Coonawarra →

The federal government has announced three more Defence Innovation Hub contracts that will see $7.8 million invested in enhanced capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). A $1.5 million contract has been awarded to Codarra Advanced Systems for the continued development of a lightweight handheld prototype device capable of detecting and countering unmanned aerial system … Continue reading $7.8m awarded in defence innovation contracts →

Three Australian businesses have been awarded contracts, totalling over $1.2 million, through the Defence Innovation Hub to further develop their  innovative technologies. Aerospace and Mechanical Consulting Engineers from New South Wales was awarded $659,000 to develop its lightweight armour solution for the Australian Defence Force aircraft using panels designed with new materials and ballistic protection level. … Continue reading Three businesses win Defence Innovation Hub contracts →

New multi-million dollar investments made by the Defence Innovation Hub will sustain 23 jobs across the Australian defence industry and innovation sector, it has been announced. Five innovation contracts worth $5.3 million include $2.3 million for a BAE Systems Australia project to explore the potential use of laser technology to detect low intensity signals. BAE Systems … Continue reading Australian jobs boost in $5.3m defence innovation windfall →

Australia’s latest tranche of Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been announced by Defence Industry minister Christopher Pyne, totalling $13.4 million. Five innovation contracts includes a $3.4 million contract with Teledyne Defence Australia, a Brisbane-based software specialist, which hosted the announcement on Tuesday. The project aims to develop a vehicle-mounted Improvised Explosive Device detection and clearance capability … Continue reading Five defence tech contractors receive $13.4m federal funding →

Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, has announced the Government’s investment priorities for the Defence Innovation Hub for the coming year. The Government has invested $1.6 billion into defence industry and innovation over the next decade, including $640 million to support the development of innovative technologies through the Defence Innovation Hub. “The Defence Innovation Hub was … Continue reading Defence industry to get $1.6b investment →