Thales signs contract on design, local partnering for submarine flank array
A contract has been signed with Thales UK to design the “eyes and ears” of the Attack Class submarine fleet and on partnering arrangements with Australian suppliers.
Britton Maritime wins $9 million boat contract
Sydney’s Britton Maritime Systems will supply 12 Gemini inflatable sea boats (pictured) for Australia’s new ‘evolved’ Cape Class patrol boats as part of a $9 million defence contract. The Gemini originates with Gemini Marine South Africa, however defence industry minister Melissa Price said $6 million would be spent locally. She said: “This project will have…
SMEs benefit from big defence purchases – Lockheed Martin
By Peter Roberts SME defence manufacturers and employment are among flow on beneficiaries of major defence purchases such as global defence supplier Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning joint strike fighter, according to an economic analysis commissioned by the company. Lockheed Martin’s Economic Impact in Australia, by advisory firm Alpha Beta, now part of Accenture, found that…
Manufacturing news briefs – stories you might have missed
Keytone Dairies reports record first half sales Branded and contract dairy manufacturer Keytone Dairies saw continued sales growth in the first half of FY21 reporting sales of $24.5 million, a figure that exceeded full-year sales in the previous 12 months. The company’s Australian division recorded sales of $19.2 million while New Zealand sales were $$5.3…
EM Solutions supplies satellite transceivers to L3 Harris
Brisbane manufacturer EM Solutions received a second order to supply its Ka-band transceivers for incorporation into defence supplier L3Harris Technologies’ Panther II Very Small Aperture Satellite Terminals (VSAT). EM Solutions, a subsidiary of defence, communications and space manufacturer Electro Optic Systems will deliver over 100 Ka-band transceivers to L3Harris across the first half of 2021…
Gilmour Space in ‘final-mile’ delivery partnership
Home-grown rocket startup Gilmour Space Technologies has signed a multi-million dollar partnership with US-based Momentus to jointly offer launch and “orbital transport services” from an Australian site.
New study of ASX companies shows four places to start to become more innovative
A new study of ASX-listed companies by CSIRO and University of Queensland has identified “four innovation factors which drive success”.
Export Market Grant reform gets green light
By Denham Sadler Significant reforms to the popular Export Market Development Grant programme have been given the green light by a Senate committee, but further details on the new rules won’t be released until after the legislation is passed. The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme offers reimbursements of up to 50 per cent of…
Methane-busting seaweed farms on track for 2021 production
Construction of the first farm and processing plant to turn red seaweed into a feed supplement for cows to reduce their methane production by 90 per cent is expected to begin mid next year in South Australia.
MYOB/@AuManufacturing Manufacturing Modernisation virtual event. Video now available
Video is now available from the MYOB/@AuManufacturing event, Manufacturing Modernisation and critical role of technology, held on November 25.