Babcock to deliver counter-threat capabilities for the ADF

Australia has extended a Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threats Prime Vendor contract between Babcock Australasia and the Commonwealth. The new three-year contract extension of approximately $37 million supports 132 different types of Counter CBRNE equipment, including explosive ordnance disposal equipment, unmanned ground vehicles and chemical detection systems. Babcock supports Defence to…

Graphene helps make more hydrogen with less energy

First Graphene has announced results of a study by the Centre for Process Innovation UK showing improved performance in hydrogen production through graphene-based electrocatalysts. According to a statement from the Henderson, Western Australia-based company on Thursday, the analysis showed electrodes using the company’s graphene, functionalised through metal oxide doping, reduced the amount of power required…

Lockheed Martin muscles up local defence

Lockheed Martin Australia’s supply of key defence equipment comes with extensive economic benefits, according to the Lockheed Martin Australia 2022 Economic Impact Report, produced by Deloitte Access Economics. LMA supplies the F-35 Joint Strike fighter, Sikorsky helicopters and Lockheed C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft among others supports 3,422 jobs nationally, according to DE. Highlights from…