The Department of Defence is seeking input from Australian industry on the proposed tender timeline for LAND 400 Phase 3 – one of the Army’s largest purchases involving the acquisition of mounted
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Thomas Global, Safran confirm industry alliance in Western Sydney
Thomas Global Systems and Safran Group have signed a new agreement to formally commence a partnership which will facilitate industry knowledge sharing and create advanced manufacturing jobs in Western
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DST partnership to transform manufacture of explosives
Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) will partner with industry and academia to develop new technologies improving the safety and performance of explosives.
The project will see DST Group, which
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‘Landmark’ $1.2bn Anzac Frigate extension secures 1,700 Australian jobs
A $1.2 billion contract extension to sustain eight Anzac Frigates for a further five years has secured the futures of almost 1,700 workers in Australia.
An agreement with BAE Systems Australia, Saab Australia,
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CEA Technologies, DST agree advanced radar research
CEA Technologies and the Defence Science and Technology Group have signed a five-year research agreement to develop new solutions for future requirements in radar, communications, and electronic warfare.
The
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Australian jobs boost in $5.3m defence innovation windfall
New multi-million dollar investments made by the Defence Innovation Hub will sustain 23 jobs across the Australian defence industry and innovation sector, it has been announced.
Five innovation contracts
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Defence Force campaign to open doors for Australian SMEs
A campaign launched to encourage more small businesses to take up opportunities in the rapidly expanding Australian defence industry has entered its second phase.
The purpose of the Defence Industry Information
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Lockheed Martin opens Australia HQ in Canberra
Christopher Pyne believes Lockheed Martin Australia has “cemented its ongoing commitment to Australia’s defence industry” after the opening of its new Australia and New Zealand headquarters
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Tasmania joins US DoD to research Australia’s naval future
The University of Tasmania has received a $3 million grant as part of a research partnership with US universities to help improve Australia’s naval capability.
The three-year grant will enable the university
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French connection for Sydney defence manufacturer
Electronics specialist Thomas Global Systems has partnered with French aerospace engineering company, Safran Group, to manufacture and support high-technology defence equipment made in Western Sydney.
Under
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F-35 fighter jet strikes $1bn for Australian business
Production of the F-35 fleet and the wider Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program has awarded Australian industry $1 billion in collective contracts.
The program, which will support up to 5,000 national
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NSW manufacturer wins advanced defence contract
Wollongong manufacturer Bisalloy Steels has won a contract to work on the add-on armour range for armoured fighting vehicles being built by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
The deal is evidence that small-to-medium
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Defence opens Thales munition negotiations
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is opening negotiations with Thales Australia over its continued management and operation of Australia’s munition factories in Victoria and New South Wales.
The announcement
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$3b Lürssen OPV contract to create 1,000 jobs
Around 1,000 jobs will be created after the Turnbull Government agreed a $3 billion contract with German shipbuilder Lürssen to deliver 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) in Australia.
“The vessels will
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EOS wins $410m weapons contract, creates defence jobs
Aerospace and defence technology manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has won a $410 million contract to supply its new R-400S-Mk2 remote weapons systems to an overseas customer.
The new weapon system
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Lockheed Martin secures 200 Australian jobs for $700m Future Submarines contract
Lockheed Martin Australia has agreed a $700 million contract for the Future Submarine Program, which will create 200 Australian jobs.
The project, which will take place for the main part in South Australia,
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New VIC plant to manufacture F-35 jet tails
Defence contractor Marand Precision Engineering has opened a new facility in Moorabbin, Victoria, dedicated to the manufacture of vertical tails for the F-35 Lighting II program.
The expansion, which
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Five defence tech contractors receive $13.4m federal funding
Australia’s latest tranche of Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been announced by Defence Industry minister Christopher Pyne, totalling $13.4 million.
Five innovation contracts includes a $3.4
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Defence Attachés promote Australia’s Asian exports
Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne has met with around 20 of Australia’s Asia-based representatives in Singapore, to promote Australia’s defence exports and regional industry collaboration.
Defence
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$33m defence contract to create new SA jobs
Adelaide aviation manufacturer Babcock has signed a $33 million deal to provide ground support equipment to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), creating 16 new South Australian jobs.
Providing Ground
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