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
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Innovation Hub funds drones for defence
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
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Boeing opens site for Currawong testing
Boeing Defence Australia opened its Assembly and Test facility at Wacol, Queensland, on October 28.
The Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, opened the manufacturing and testing facility, which
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Defence grants for bridge and space capabilities
Two Australian companies have been awarded funding from the Defence Innovation Hub to develop new technologies for defence applications.
One of those awarded funding is Anywise Consulting, which will manage
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Defence manufacturers receive support for specialised equipment
The potential for manufacturing SMEs to contribute to developing Australia’s sovereign industrial capability was highlighted in the latest round of Industry Capability Priority grants.
Going to those
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Defence businesses use grants to grow export
Two Australian manufacturers have been successful in leveraging government grants to grow their export businesses.
The Blueprint Laboratory, a robotics manufacturer based in Sydney, will use the funding
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Defence manufacturers receive Innovation Hub funding
The Defence Industry Minister, Melissa Price, announced that two companies have received funding from the Defence Innovation Hub.
The first, Sypaq Systems, will receive $3.5 million to develop an unmanned
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Tactical watercraft unveiled at PACIFIC 2019
A NSW-based manufacturer, The Whiskey Project, has unveiled the first of its tactical watercraft.
Shown to the public for the first time at PACIFIC 2019, the tactical watercraft is designed to perform
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Defence industry future a shared journey
At the launch of PACIFIC 2019, Melissa Price, Minister for Defence Industry, emphasised that the future of the defence industry in Australia rested on collaboration.
“Engaging our defence industry ensures
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Local companies share in F-35 contracts
Australian company Nupress Tools has won the contract to provide engine component manufacturing the the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
Announced by the Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, the $250,000
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Defence research to develop autonomous vehicles
Defence is working with research institutions to develop autonomous vehicles and improve human performance.
A group of four universities, including the University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, the
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Catalogue to highlight defence manufacturers to overseas buyers
The Australian government has opened the opportunity for defence manufacturers to showcase their work to overseas buyers.
The 2020 Australian Military Sales Catalogue will promote Australian-made goods
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Western Sydney manufacturer signs $15 million contract with Rheinmetall
Australian defence company, Thomas Global, has won a $15 million contract with Rheinmetall.
Part of the LAND 400 Phase 2 project, Thomas Global will deliver the combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) Immersive
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Defence funds small businesses to achieve operational excellence
Visiting Victorian defence manufacturer, DefendTex, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, highlighted how defence is investing in small businesses to build up local capabilities.
“Small business
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