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Australia’s global maritime business event, attracting maritime and defence industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world has kicked off in Sydney.

The Defence Science and Technology Next Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF) has awarded $7 million over three and a half years to Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the University of Newcastle (UON) to lead projects into mind-body health and performance. 

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 →

On Saturday, Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) and the Federal government signed the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract for an order of 211 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, marking the official start of the delivery process. The contract was signed by prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and the managing director of RDA Gary Stewart in Canberra last Friday. The federal government has … Continue reading Rheinmetall signs contract to begin work on Land 400 Phase 2 →

Supashock, an Adelaide-based automotive technology company now part of the Rheinmetall global corporate network, officially launched its Automated Load Handling System at Eurosatory 2018, a premier international defence and security exhibition in Paris, France (June 11-15). Supashock’s 17-tonne Automated Load Handling System – or ALHS 17 – is a pioneering technical solution that enables efficient, automated loading and unloading … Continue reading SA company Supashock unveils new military load handling system →