HyImpulse rocket arrives to be readied for launch Rocket range manager Southern Launch has announced that the German HyImpulseTech SR75 rocket has arrived in Ceduna, South Australia where it is being assembled and readied for launch (pictured) from the Koonibba Test Range. The single stage SR75 rocket uses propulsion technology which combines paraffin wax (candle…
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…
The Western Australian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Babcock Australasia to further develop its defence activities as well as workforce training and upskilling in the state. Babcock International sustains the entire UK submarine fleet, and Perth’s HMAS Stirling on Garden Island is the base for the current Collins class fleet, as…
A consortium of UNSW Sydney, the University of Adelaide and Curtin University, as well as defence contractors Babcock Australasia and Huntington Ingalls Industries – collectively known as the the AUKUS Workforce Alliance (AWA) – has been announced, coinciding with the first day of the 2023 Indo Pacific International Maritime Expo. According to a statement from…
Babcock Australasia has become the latest company to ready itself for work supporting Australia’s deployment to Western Australia and ultimate construction of nuclear powered submarines in Adelaide. Fran Worthington was appointed to the role as inaugural Managing Director, Nuclear and ‘will take charge of Babcock’s contribution to the development of future military nuclear infrastructure and…
Developer Commercial & General has begun construction of a new $31 million manufacturing, warehouse and office facility in Adelaide for defence contractor Babcock Australasia. The Torrens Road, Adelaide site will include a 4,000m2 purpose-built manufacturing and maintenance building that will underpin Babcock’s delivery of support to land and naval defence programmes including in-service sustainment for…
Austal meets Philippines President Marcos Shipbuilder Austal CEO Paddy Gregg, COO Ian McMillan and Deputy President Austal Philippines Gianni Johannes met with Philippines President, His Excellency Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos Jr in Cebu, to promote the capabilities of the Austal Philippines shipyard. Supported by Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines, HK Yu PSM and Australian Department…
HMAS Ballarat gets its new mast HMAS Ballarat recently received a brand new mast that will provide its sailors with a new Australian manufactured L-Band high power active phase array radar, and an integrated ‘friend and foe’ capability. The new radar, with CEA Technologies’ CEAFAR and CEAMOUNT phased array radars, are becoming standard on Australian…
Zip Water appoints new Director of Marketing and Innovation Drinking water systems manufacturer Zip Water has appointed Vivian Zurlo as its new Marketing and Innovation Director ANZ. According to a statement this week, the role will see Zurlo lead strategic marketing initiatives across commercial, residential and service channels, as well as innovation, to further elevate…
Engineering services group Babcock Australasia has officially inaugurated the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS), providing operation, management and maintenance upgrades to support critical operations in Australia and overseas. As the Commonwealth’s industry partner under project JP9101 (Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System), Babcock is supporting the existing DHFCS capability, while delivering a comprehensive technology…
