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An $18.34 million package has been unveiled by the Western Australian state government to help build a pipeline of skilled workers for manufacturing. The funding will support upcoming defence projects to WA and enhance the state’s capacity to secure future defence work, which is expected to be valued up to $75 billion nationally over the … Continue reading WA government announces $18m to develop skilled workers for manufacturing →

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 →

The federal government has bolstered its commitment to growing the skills of Australia’s defence industry by significantly increasing funding to its Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) grants program. Companies will be able to apply for skills grants from a funding pool that has been expanded from $4 million per year to $17 million per year, … Continue reading Major boost for skills funding for Australia’s growing defence industry →

The federal government has announced a $1 billion investment package to boost Australia’s defence industry and support thousands of jobs across the country. The package is directed towards nationwide projects and jobs across Australia including: Increasing the employment of ADF Reservists who have lost their civilian income, with an allocation of up to an extra … Continue reading $1b to accelerate defence initiatives in COVID-19 recovery →

Eight individuals studying at three universities across Australia have been awarded Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarships by Defence. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said Defence was working to take a leading role in shaping the national STEM agenda and build a strong record of inclusion. This week marked National Science Week, Australia’s … Continue reading STEM scholarships grow Defence’s talent pool →

Efforts to boost Australia’s defence exports are going online with plans for a series of webinars and one-on-one virtual discussions with small businesses across the country. The virtual sessions will be led by Australia’s Defence Export Advocate, David Johnston, who has been tasked to help small businesses overcome export challenges arising from COVID-19. The Australian … Continue reading Defence export advocate goes virtual promoting small business to the world →

Defence has signed a $5.3 million contract extension with BAE Systems Australia to provide technical support to the Army’s Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) fleet for another three years, securing continued employment for 20 Adelaide staff. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, said the contract extension was a win for South Australia’s defence industry as it … Continue reading Defence investment with BAE backs jobs and capability in Adelaide →

Australian small businesses are being given more help and guidance with the release of the federal government’s third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price recently announced the release of the Land Combat and Protected Vehicles and Technology Upgrades Plan. Price said the Plan provides useful information to businesses who … Continue reading New plan paves the way to Defence work for Australian small businesses →

The federal government is investing up to $1.3 billion in a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) development program to enhance situational awareness across Australia’s vast maritime environment. The Maritime UAS Continuous Development program will ensure Defence maintains leading-edge maritime surveillance capabilities. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds said Defence needs leading-edge maritime surveillance capabilities to better … Continue reading Federal government invests in new UAS development program →

South Australians will play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh, after a new deal was signed with Boeing Defence Australia which is creating 40 new jobs. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said Boeing’s six-year contract would deliver support services to deliver … Continue reading RAAF contract with Boeing Defence Australia to create 40 new jobs →

Defence has signed a 10-year contract that will see 85 QinetiQ Australia staff continue to work at Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) sites across the country. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds said QinetiQ had partnered with Defence for nearly a decade, reinforcing the close relationship between Defence and industry. “This contract will enable QinetiQ … Continue reading Defence signs research engineering contract with QinetiQ Australia →

Gladstone-based Golding Contractors has secured a contract worth more than $18 million as part of the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The company has been awarded a civil works package to construct an access road on the south eastern boundary of the training area which is being expanded under the … Continue reading Defence contract creates new Gladstone jobs →

L3Harris Australia is seeking information from Australian small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a range of capabilities within the design, manufacture and integration of high-end electronics components, sub-systems and associated technologies. The recent announcement is part of the company’s ongoing supply assurance program for potential inclusion into their global supply chain. The expression of interest is aimed … Continue reading L3Harris Australia seeks EOIs from SMEs on manufacturing capability →

Last Friday, the Defence ministry made announcements to reaffirm that they are in a strong place to deliver new innovations in the post COVID-19 era with new space technologies and radar systems that are among eight new projects being developed by Australian industry through the federal government’s $640 million Defence Innovation Hub. Minister for Defence … Continue reading Contracts boost innovation for Australia’s defence industry →

The Federal Government is working with local industry to increase the domestic production of medical protective equipment, like surgical face masks, sanitiser, goggles and gowns amid the coronavirus outbreak. Med-Con, a manufacturer near Shepparton in regional Victoria, has already begun increasing production of surgical face masks, with support from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Industry, … Continue reading Domestic medical manufacturing to boost during COVID-19 →

Last week, it was announced that a five-year, $5 million initiative to develop and sustain Electronic Warfare (EW) related skills in the defence sector is being established at Flinders University, enhancing South Australia as a Centre of Expertise in EW. The partnership between Defence and Flinders University will result in the establishment of a chair … Continue reading $5m national Electronic Warfare centre →

The final Air Warfare Destroyer, built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, has been officially handed over to Defence. NUSHIP Sydney is the final of the three ships delivered by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance which includes the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia, and ASC Shipbuilding, supported by Navantia Australia. “I congratulate the 5000 workers who … Continue reading Final Air Warfare Destroyer completed at SA shipyard →

The first of Queensland’s Defence Industry Hubs has officially opened in Ipswich. The $5 million facility will help local businesses take advantage of the growing opportunities in defence. “We already have a significant defence industry supply chain established in the Ipswich region, but we want more small-to-medium enterprises to take advantage of the growing opportunities,” … Continue reading Queensland opens $5 million Defence Industry Hub →

In what is Australia’s largest defence deal in metal additive manufacturing, local company Titomic will provide two metal additive manufacturing (metal 3d printing) machines to global defence supplier Composite Technology for $25.5 million. “Composite Technology is pleased to partner with Titomic to introduce Titomic Kinetic Fusion systems into its current manufacturing process,” Composite Technology founder, … Continue reading Titomic lands $25.5 million deal with global defence supplier →

Ballistics manufacturer XTEK has opened a new advanced manufacturing centre in South Australia in order to expand into new markets as well as new industries, such as space, according to an ASX announcement last week. The fabrication centre in Adelaide will be used to manufacture lightweight ballistic armour plates and helmets and be equipped with … Continue reading Local advanced manufacturer targets space sector →