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XTEK receives funding for defence production and R&D
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XTEK receives funding for defence production and R&D

Australian defence manufacturer XTEK Limited has received two Department of Defence grants totalling $800,000 to double existing helmet production and drive new ballistic product R&D.  Read More
Mignon D'SouzaFebruary 1, 2023, 11:29 amFebruary 1, 2023 Comments Off on XTEK receives funding for defence production and R&D 287
NIOA acquires U.S. manufacturer Barrett Firearms
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Australian NIOA acquires U.S. firearms manufacturer

Queensland-based defence contractor NIOA has expanded its global reach with the 100 per cent acquisition of the rifle design and manufacturing company, Barrett Firearms. Read More
Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 18, 2023, 8:00 amJanuary 17, 2023 Comments Off on Australian NIOA acquires U.S. firearms manufacturer 275
The Australian Government has purchased 20 Lockheed Martin HIMARS, and associated hardware, for an estimated cost of US$385 million.
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ADF procures Lockheed Martin HIMARS missile systems

The Australian Government has purchased 20 Lockheed Martin High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), and associated hardware, for an estimated cost of US$385 million. Read More
Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 11, 2023, 10:55 amJanuary 11, 2023 Comments Off on ADF procures Lockheed Martin HIMARS missile systems 353
DroneShield receives second $11 million government order
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DroneShield receives second $11 million government order

Sydney-based counterdrone technology company DroneShield has received a new purchase order for several different types of DroneShield counterdrone/C-UAS equipment for a Government agency customer.  Read More
Mignon D'SouzaJanuary 10, 2023, 10:36 amJanuary 10, 2023 Comments Off on DroneShield receives second $11 million government order 311
QinetiQ completes acquisition of Air Affairs Australia
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QinetiQ acquisition strengthens partnership with ADF

Science and engineering company, QinetiQ Group has completed the acquisition of Australian defence services company, Air Affairs Australia.  Read More
Mignon D'SouzaDecember 8, 2022, 9:51 amDecember 8, 2022 Comments Off on QinetiQ acquisition strengthens partnership with ADF 293
XTEK receives almost 27 million order for military drones
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XTEK receives almost 27 million order for military drones

XTEK Limited has received an order for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) totalling 26.9 million from the Australian Department of Defence.  Read More
Mignon D'SouzaDecember 6, 2022, 4:04 pmDecember 6, 2022 Comments Off on XTEK receives almost 27 million order for military drones 251
Azcende partners with ARM Hub to support critical manufacturing
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Azcende partners with ARM Hub to support critical manufacturing

Azcende and the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub have partnered to help Australian manufacturers in critical sectors enter the United States market.  Read More
Mignon D'SouzaNovember 17, 2022, 12:22 pmNovember 17, 2022 Comments Off on Azcende partners with ARM Hub to support critical manufacturing 220
Lockheed Martin SimCentric collaboration
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Lockheed Martin and SimCentric collaborate on military training tool

Lockheed Martin Australia is collaborating with SimCentric, Australian defence training innovator, to deliver a next-generation live fire range safety capability to support the Australian Army. Read More
Mignon D'SouzaOctober 7, 2022, 4:20 pmOctober 7, 2022 Comments Off on Lockheed Martin and SimCentric collaborate on military training tool 262
MQ-4C Triton
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Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft unveiled

Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft during a ceremony at its high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) aircraft production site in California. Read More
Mignon D'SouzaSeptember 19, 2022, 5:14 pmSeptember 19, 2022 Comments Off on Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton aircraft unveiled 321
Patrol Boats
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Austal to build more Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Navy

On visiting Austal’s Henderson shipyard in WA last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Department of Defence will order two more Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) for the Royal Australian Navy. 
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Alexandra HaynesApril 26, 2022, 9:14 amApril 26, 2022 Comments Off on Austal to build more Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Navy 226
Blacktree Technology
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Blacktree Technology and Airbus deliver military satcom solution

Blacktree Technology, an Australian ultra-high frequency (UHF) ground systems specialist, has become the first member of global aerospace pioneer Airbus’ Team Maier, which will deliver a sovereign military satcom solution for Australia. 
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 8, 2021, 8:38 amJuly 8, 2021 0 256
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Rheinmetall unveils a new generation of tactical trucks: The HX3

Rheinmetall recently unveiled the HX3, the latest generation of the HX family of heavy-duty trucks. Drawing from innovative technologies the military truck has been redesigned to address contemporary
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Alexandra HaynesMay 11, 2021, 9:00 amMay 10, 2021 0 260
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$89 million Chinook support contract extension secures Queensland jobs

Dozens of defence industry jobs will be secured in Queensland after the federal government extended a 12-month contract that provides support for Defence’s Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. Defence Industry
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Caroline TungMarch 19, 2021, 9:13 amMarch 19, 2021 0 208
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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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Staff WriterNovember 23, 2018, 3:47 pmMarch 24, 2020 0 188
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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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Staff WriterNovember 23, 2018, 9:46 amMarch 24, 2020 0 321
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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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Staff WriterNovember 22, 2018, 9:37 amMarch 24, 2020 0 205
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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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Staff WriterNovember 20, 2018, 10:33 amMarch 24, 2020 0 238
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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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Staff WriterNovember 20, 2018, 9:44 amMarch 24, 2020 0 235
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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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Staff WriterNovember 12, 2018, 9:44 amMarch 24, 2020 0 186
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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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