The South Queensland Defence Advisory Board met for the first time in Brisbane this week to develop strategies to accelerate local defence industry growth.
The board meeting, hosted at Volvo Group’s
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CableX receives government support to help access defence supply chains
Australian manufacturer CableX will receive government funding to support their entry into global supply chains under two of its defence grant programs.
CableX, a manufacturer of custom cables and harness
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Advisory board to drive defence industry strategy in North Qld
The North Queensland Defence Advisory Board has met for the first time in Townsville to discuss future strategies for the region’s defence industry.
The board meeting brought together industry leaders
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EPE tests maritime explosive detection technology on HMAS Coonawarra
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
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Qld gov funding 3D augmented reality systems for welding training
The Queensland government is funding new 3D augmented reality systems to help train workers seeking welding qualifications.
Ten augmented reality welding training simulators have been purchased by the
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Defence innovations recognised at the Land Forces 2018
Seven Australian organisations and individuals have been rewarded for innovation in the defence industry field at the 2018 Land Forces exposition in Adelaide.
Developed by the not-for-profit Land Forces
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Three QLD defence industry advisory groups established
Three expert advisory groups have been set up by the Queensland government to support the development of the state’s defence industry.
The advisory groups will provide strategic advice about defence
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Rheinmetall signs contract for 1000 more ADF trucks
German-based military manufacturer Rheinmetall Defence has signed another contract to supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with over a thousand additional trucks and modules.
Just signed, the contract
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Opportunity for Aussie defence companies to showcase their capabilities
Australian defence companies have an opportunity to showcase their world-class capabilities around the globe, with applications now open for the third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue.
Minister
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Bisalloy Steels announces best export results in 10 years
Australian steel manufacturer Bisalloy has announced a 56 per cent increase in sales this year, its best for defence exports in over a decade.
The company is Australia’s only manufacturer of high-tensile
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Varley, Rafael joint venture opens new opportunities
Australian company Varley Group and global defence company Rafael have announced a joint venture, Varley Rafael Australia, to help build sovereign capabilities and create export opportunities.
Announcing
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DEC figures reveal expanding defence export opportunities
Confidence appears to be rising among Australian companies working in the defence industry, with new figures released by Defence Export Controls (DEC) revealing a boost in defence export applications.
The
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Penguin Composites joins DMTC on advanced defence manufacturing
Tasmanian SME Penguin Composites has partnered with the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) to explore hybrid composite materials in defence manufacturing.
The partnership will focus on enhancing
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New Darra manufacturing facility opens in Qld
Last week, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk opened a new manufacturing facility in Darra that will assist small Queensland businesses to capitalise on advanced manufacturing opportunities in
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Australian defence exporters out in force at Singapore Air Show
Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, has announced the largest delegation of Australian companies at the Singapore Airshow. The airshow is touted as Asia’s largest aerospace and defence
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AMOG,Thales collaborate on new submarine technology research
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has announced another Australian defence industry collaboration success with Melbourne firm AMOG Technologies contracting with Thales on new
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WA shipbuilder wins $779 million contract
WA-based shipbuilder Austal has won a contract worth up to $779 million to construct a Frigate-sized Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 28) for the US Navy.
The ship will be constructed at Austal’s
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LAND 400 contenders present vehicles for testing
LAND 400 contenders BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall have tested their vehicles in an exercise at the Puckapunyal Army Base in Victoria. BAE Systems presented the Patria AMV35, while Rheinmetall presented
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SA and WA shipbuilders join to win frigates contract
Western Australian shipbuilder Austal is teaming up with government-owned counterpart ASC in South Australia to win the contract to build the Navy’s nine new frigates.
Three international designers
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BAE Systems reveals potential partners for LAND 400
One of the down-selected tenderers for the LAND 400 contract, BAE Systems, has revealed the SMEs it will team with if it wins the tender.
The company has named Victorian firms Marand, MOOG Australia, Motec,
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