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On August 7, Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, announced that seven small businesses were selected to work with Rheinmetall Defence Australia on LAND400 Phase 2 and LAND 121 Phase 5B. The two projects, which combined will include almost $20 million in contracts, cover the supply of 211 Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles, and heavy and … Continue reading Companies share in $20 million of work for Australian Army →

A new $10 million cyber security initiative announced by the federal government today will help small businesses secure their own and their customers’ data.  Over the next two years, eligible small businesses can apply for individual grants of up to $2,100, covering half the cost of having their cyber security tested by service providers approved by … Continue reading Gov announces $10m funding to help small businesses with cyber security →

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology (DST) is inviting research proposals from small businesses and universities to help the department of defence devise novel ways of integrating advanced materials onto military platforms. DST and the United Kingdom’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are collaborating on research to find innovative joining technologies that will provide Defence in … Continue reading DST promotes research on advanced materials integration onto military platforms →

The NSW government has announced a new $30 million skills initiative that offers NSW small businesses and their staff access to free TAFE business skills training programs. The state minister for skills John Barilaro said the new Skills for Business program meant local businesses and their staff could undertake free TAFE NSW qualifications in subjects … Continue reading NSW offers $30m towards TAFE programs for small businesses →

The Queensland Government has opened the third round of its popular Small Business Digital Grants, providing up to $10,000 in matched funding to operators keen to embrace new technology. Small Business Minister Leeanne Enoch said 403 Queensland small businesses have already shared in more than $2 million in funding under the first two rounds of the program – generating growth … Continue reading New round of QLD government small business grants →

BAE Systems Australia has welcomed the announcement of the renewal of Australia’s Global Supply Chain Agreement by Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne. The agreement will allow BAE Systems to continue to provide Australian companies with access to commercial and defence opportunities within its international business. In 2016, the company had contracts with over 24,000 … Continue reading Australia’s Global Supply Chain Agreement to sustain defence industry →