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Thales Australia establishes Small Arms Collaboration Centre
Thales Australia’s Lithgow Arms business in regional NSW has established a Small Arms Collaboration and Cooperation Centre (C3) to support and help grow the capabilities of its Australian SME and industrial partners.
June 10, 2022 0 comment
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Carbon fibre innovation for Australian manufacturing
Defence contractor Thales Australia has entered into a collaboration with Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) to develop a lightweight composite overwrap for gun barrels. Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks to the people behind the project.
May 19, 2022 0 comment
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Manufacturing the Budget
Billy Friend takes a deeper look into this year’s federal budget and its implications for Australian manufacturing.
May 12, 2022 0 comment
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New defence aircraft program to connect manufacturers
The federal government is investing in a $103 million joint project led by Boeing Defence Australia to develop new technology and parts for defence aircraft.
May 5, 2022 0 comment
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Second Trailblazer university to commercialise defence research
The University of Adelaide has been chosen as the second university to benefit from the federal government’s Trailblazer Universities Program, to deliver on their Concept to Sovereign Capability (CSC) bid.
April 27, 2022 0 comment
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INDO Pacific returns in 2022
For the first time since 2019, the INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition will bring together Australian and International industry, government, defence and academia to explore the sector’s biggest issues, innovations and technologies. Manufacturers’ Monthly talks to event organisers about what to expect from the event.
April 12, 2022 0 comment
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Government invests $23 million to boost Defence capabilities
Ten contracts have been awarded to Australian businesses totalling $23 million from the federal government, aiming to strengthen the capability of the Australian Defence Force.
April 6, 2022 0 comment
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Thales to develop new carbon fibres for overwrapped gun barrels
The Australian defence contractor, Thales Australia, will collaborate with Deakin University and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) to develop a lightweight composite overwrap for gun barrels.
April 5, 2022 0 comment
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Federal Budget 2022-23: Outcomes for manufacturing industry
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg mapped out how the Federal Budget aims to grow a modern and resilient manufacturing industry in last night’s budget announcement.
March 30, 2022 0 comment
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BlueScope Steel secures $55.4 million for new precinct
BlueScope Steel has secured $55.4 million in funding from the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative for its Advanced Steel Manufacturing Precinct around the Port Kembla steelworks.
March 18, 2022 0 comment
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New campaign promotes local defence industry jobs
The government has launched an advertising campaign calling on the generation of engineering and manufacturing jobs in Australia’s defence industries.
March 17, 2022 0 comment
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Multi-billion dollar large ship infrastructure project
The Federal Government will invest up to $4.3 billion to deliver Western Australia’s first large-vessel dry berth to create a world-class precinct at the Henderson shipyard.
March 17, 2022 0 comment
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Saab receives $22 million to build defence Collaboration Centre
Saab Australia, a solutions provider for defence and civil security, will receive $22 million from the federal government under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative to build their Sovereign Combat System Collaboration Centre in South Australia.
March 11, 2022 0 comment
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Elphinstone to deliver on $1 billion Defence contract
Elphinstone, based in Tasmania, will manufacture 45 turrets and hulls for the Australian Army’s new Huntsman howitzers. This is part of a $1 billion defence contract with the federal government, which was awarded to Hanwha Defense Australia last year.
March 4, 2022 0 comment
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Hanwha to build Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence
Hanwha Defense Australia will establish their Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence at the Avalon Airport Industrial Precinct, where they will manufacture self-propelled howitzers for the $1 billion LAND 8116 program.
February 23, 2022 0 comment
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Defence combines with industry
INDO PACIFIC 2022 will take place at Sydney’s International Convention Centre on 10-12 May, hosting key players from Defence, government and industry under one roof.
February 22, 2022 0 comment
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US Air Force awards Boeing a $91 million contract
Boeing has been awarded a $91 million five-year contract with the US Air Force to continue providing aircraft guidance and navigation repairs on a range of models.
February 11, 2022 0 comment
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Boeing Australia welcomes new student recruits in Brisbane
Boeing Australia has welcomed a new pool of student recruits in Brisbane as part of an internship program, to support the future production of aircrafts at Wellcamp Airport.
December 15, 2021 0 comment
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Cyber security and manufacturing in the defence sector
The recent announcement by the federal government of the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is amongst the most significant defence capability decisions in Australia’s history. This decision complements the government’s ongoing transformation of the Australian defence industry into a fundamental part of our national security and economic foundations.
November 30, 2021 0 comment
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Government invests $111 million in Australian quantum technology
The federal government is investing $111 million in quantum technology, supporting commercialisation, adoption and use to support Australian industry and keep Australia safe.
November 18, 2021 0 comment