Melissa Price

Perth-based businesses Advanced Braking Technology and VEEM Ltd, will design and manufacture a specialised braking system for the Army’s Hawkei vehicle, another sign of growing capability in Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector. Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price said Advanced Braking Technology was selected in May last year to provide a brake system for testing to … Continue reading WA defence industry helping build Army vehicles →

Up to 100 jobs will be created after the government signed a new 10-year contract with Brisbane-based company, NIOA Munitions, for a tenancy at the Benalla munitions factory in Victoria. The Australian-owned company is the largest commercial supplier of non-guided munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through its partnerships with global manufacturers. Minister for … Continue reading Boosting munitions manufacturing capability in Australia →

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 →

The United States Naval Facilities Command Pacific has announced the US$10.07 million ($14.96 million) contract, which will see Australia’s Icon SI construct an earth-covered magazine facility at RAAF Base Tindal. The US construction contract is part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI). The project is part of a range of initiatives for Australia … Continue reading Australian company wins US contract in the Top End →

The Australian Department of Defence and Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies have joined forces to work together on space technologies under a new strategic agreement. The leading hybrid rocket launch provider is developing lower-cost, reliable and dedicated rockets to launch small satellites into low earth orbits. The new partnership between Defence, science and technology … Continue reading Defence signs agreement with Gold Coast space company →

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 →

The department of defence has announced the first Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) will be built in Western Australia as part of the federal government’s $90 billion Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program. This will be the third of twelve Arafura class OPVs, and the first to be built at the Civmec shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia. Minister … Continue reading Construction commences for first OPV in WA →

Australian supplier PMB Defence and Greek enterprise Systems Sunlight S.A have signed subcontracts to design the main storage batteries for the Attack class submarines. The batteries will power twelve regional submarines, which will be designed and built in Australia for the Australian Navy under the Federal Government’s $50 billion Attack class program. Defence minister Linda … Continue reading PMB signs deal to design batteries for defence submarines →

Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, has indicated that Defence may be closer to securing the 15,000 jobs needed to tackle national shipbuilding projects, after Defence Department and National Naval Shipbuilding College officials held talks with General Motors’ representatives last week about redeployment opportunities for Holden staff. Out of the 15,000 construction and supply chain … Continue reading Holden’s workforce could be redeployed to Naval Shipbuilding project →

The Australian Army has received $1.5 million to commence a 12-month pilot trial of a new metal ­­3D printing technology in order to modernise and enhance the resilience of the ADF’s supply chains. “This will reduce the requirement for our soldiers to deploy with bulky repair parts, redefining how logistics are deployed on the future … Continue reading Australian soldiers to be trained in 3D printing →

Saab has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with the Department of Defence to provide combat management systems (CMS) across all Royal Australian Navy major surface ships. The system is a critical element of a ship’s fighting capability. Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said it was pleasing to see such advanced capability being developed in the … Continue reading Saab to deliver combat management systems for Naval Shipbuilding Plan →

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  →

Two Australian businesses, J3Seven and Point Trading, will provide the Australian Defence Forces with protection from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The twin announcements are partnerships between the respective companies and Leidos Australia, which is the contractor providing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defence equipment capability to the ADF. Point Trading, based in Moorabbin, … Continue reading Regional businesses provide chemical protection →

The first two implementation plans to drive small business involvement in the defence sector was released by the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, on December 17. The first Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan covers munitions and small arms research, development, and manufacturing. The second applies to combat clothing survivability and signature reduction technologies. … Continue reading Plan for small business involvement in defence released →

Local satellite manufacturer Inovor Technologies will supply a satellite bus for transporting equipment into space. The project is part of the Buccaneer Main Mission, developed by the Australia Defence Force to improve radar technology, as Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, outlined. “The Buccaneer program is aimed at improving our understanding of the outer atmosphere, … Continue reading Locally-made low cost satellite wins Defence contract →

Australian-made 3D printers will be installed on Australian Navy vessels in a trial of in-situ advanced manufacturing. Announced on November 21, the Department of Defence will invest $1.5 million in the Supersonic Deposition 3D printer pilot, a world first. The printers will be used on patrol vessels to streamline maintenance processes, as Minister for Defence … Continue reading Australian-made 3D printers to be installed on Navy vessels →

Canberra-based manufacturer, CEA Technologies, has won a $137 million contract to supply short range ground-based air defence radars. The advanced radars will provide ground forces with defence from sophisticated air threats, as Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price outlined. “This air defence capability combines world leading Australian radar technology with a highly effective air defence … Continue reading Local radar manufacturer selected for ground based systems →

At the National Defence Skills & Workforce Summit, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced that the federal government will increase its funding for the Defence Industry Internship Program. The number of internships provided now increases to 70, delivered in partnership with small businesses around the country. “The Program links engineering students with defence industry … Continue reading More funding for defence industry interns →

The Australian Defence Force’s High Performance Computing Centre (HPCC) will begin construction in November. The $57 million contract to build the facility was awarded to South Australian company Hansen Yuncken, with the opportunity for local contractors to be involved in the build. These local subcontracts will enable Adelaide and South Australia-based manufacturers to commit materials, … Continue reading High performance computing centre to use local talent →

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 →