In post AUKUS Australia, everyone gets their own submarine. In fact, even children get to build their own submarines thanks to an innovative STEM-focused educational programme Subs in Schools Technology Challenge. According to Defence SA, Subs in Schools provides students an opportunity to engage deeply with advanced engineering systems by building a fully functioning Remotely…
The federal government has moved on its promise to rebuild Australian rail manufacturing and make more rail rolling stock in Australia – however it appears to have forgotten to include any actual rail manufacturers in their plans. Today the Assistant Manufacturing Minister Tim Ayres announced the appointment of Ms Jacqui Walters (pictured) to the role…
Countrywide Hydrogen has signed a partnering partnering with automotive engineering company Walkinshaw Automotive Group to develop hydrogen fuel cell powered trucks and prime movers for the Australian market. Countrywide, a subsidiary of ReNu Energy, is developing a number of hydrogen projects around Australia, while Walkinshaw is a leader in the design, engineering and development of…
By Peter Roberts Australia’s hopes of becoming a green hydrogen and ammonia force are a matter of production push and customer pull – will we get our act together and invest the billions needed to produce green fuels and will there be customers be willing to buy the resultant outputs? The former is a bit…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has unveiled a Queensland Critical Mineral Strategy backed by $245 million in funding at the World Mining Congress in Brisbane today. The new strategy positions Queensland as a global leader in delivering the critical minerals the world needs to move to a net-zero emissions future, according to a statement. Queensland has…
Marine systems manufacturer VEEM has signed an agreement with Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine for the exclusive use of VEEM gyrostabilisers in the vessels it constructs. VEEM manufacturers stabilisers for the global luxury motor yacht, fast ferry, commercial workboat and defence sectors at its Perth facility. Under the agreement, VEEM will supply its VG70, VG100 and…
Drone engine manufacturer Orbital Corporation has secured a new customer for its engine development and manufacturing services. The Perth company said it had signed a contract worth $1.1 million for the supply of heavy fuel engine systems, spare parts and in service technical support with a new customer, which Orbital described as a ‘defence agency…
The new Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) has launched its first-ever research collaboration which could lead to the development of a new cost-effective solution for protecting space launch vehicles and spacecraft against extreme heat and pressure. Space vehicles can experience temperatures exceeding 3,000°C during launch and atmospheric re-entry. A common solution is…
Raytheon Australia has successfully tested its LAND 19 Phase 7B Short Range Ground Based Air Defence (SRGBAD) system – an advanced defence mechanism for detecting, tracking, engaging and guiding missiles against their targets. The company undertook flight trials of the system at the Woomera Test Range in outback South Australia – stretching over 122,000 square…
Defence manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has opened a new production line at its Canberra plant to manufacture the company’s new R150 Remote Weapon System (RWS). The RWS is the lighweight version of the company’s RWS design which allows soldiers to locate, point and fire guns, canon and missiles from inside the safety of an…
