CSIRO’s nanofibre military uniform revealed

CSIRO researchers have successfully developed a next-generation uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard Australian troops from chemical and biological threats. The innovative material is a lightweight fabric that effectively filters out harmful particles while remaining light-weight and breathable, keeping the wearer comfortable in extreme temperatures. CSIRO Manufacturing Research Unit Director Dr Marcus Zipper said…

Five companies aided to join submarine supply chain

Five South Australian companies will undertake a programme to help them enter the global supply chain for nuclear-powered submarines, under an agreement with the United States’ largest shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). The state government has partnered with HII through HII Nuclear Australia Pty Ltd (HII-NA) to accelerate the development of the state’s defence industry…

Advanced Navigation teams with Hanwha for infantry fighting vehicles

Positioning and navigation manufacturer Advanced Navigation has finalised an $8.7 million deal with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) for its Redback infantry fighting vehicles. Under the deal, Advanced Navigation will supply HDA with 138 Boreas D70 strategic-grade digital fibre-optic gyroscope (DFOG) inertial navigation systems (INS), as part of the LAND 400 Phase 3 programme. The technology…