Perth shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) has continued its run of successes with a $369 million contract to supply two Expeditionary Fast Transport Ships (EPF) the U.S. Navy. This extends the company’s contracts for the twin-hulled vessels to 2022 and will bring to 14 the number in service providing lofistics support. The EPF, one of two…
Comment by Peter Roberts One of Australia’s big four banks has broken ranks and come out swinging against one of the latest trends in record-keeping for business – blockchain. Maria Bellmas, associate director, trade and supply chain product at ANZ, published an article on the company website to pose the question “Is blockchain a false…
High technology defence contractor, Raytheon has begun construction of a $50 million factory, to be known as the Centre for Joint Integration. The company, which holds a number of contracts with Defence, will manufacture a new short-range air defence missile system under a $2.5 billion contract. The system is based on the Raytheon/Kongsberg National Advanced…
Global defence contractor Thales has chosen Adelaide electronics firm REDARC to supply a dual power system for its Australian developed and made Hawkei protected vehicle. REDARC will provide a dual power solution based on their off the shelf technology which had its origins in equipping recreational vehicles and caravans. The system provides constant, regulated power…