Why So Hollow? Australia’s Defence Industry Middle and what to do about it
Australia’s defence industry sector has an odd shape. Medium size companies are rare. We’ve a strong top and a large bottom – but why so hollow in the middle?
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Australian electric motor company partners with Eviation, targets commercial “middle mile” plane travel by 2022
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