Canadian firm buys WA fabricator to boost defence manufacturing
Canadian mobile communications company Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) has acquired a West Australian precision manufacturer to expand its defence footprint in Australia.
Austal signs shipbuilding agreement with Australian government
Austal has signed off on a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement for key Australian naval defence programs.
WA invests in naval defence manufacturing
Western Australia has announced an $11.5 million investment to expand the state’s naval defence industry and shipbuilding capabilities.
ASCA launches defence mission to counter drone threats
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) launched Mission Syracuse on Monday, seeking industry support to enhance Australia’s defence capabilities against small uncrewed aerial systems. According to a statement released on Friday, the mission will focus on rapidly developing advanced technology options to intercept drones that can be integrated into the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) existing…
Almonty wins US Defence tungsten contract
Tungsten concentrate producer Almonty Industries has announced an offtake agreement with Tungsten Parts Wyoming and Israeli firm Metal Tech for defence applications.
Defence launches quantum project to secure military timing systems
A new quantum research initiative led by the Defence Science and Technology Group aims to protect Australian military operations when GPS is compromised, according to a statement released by Defence on Monday. The project, funded by the Australian Army, will focus on developing a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link to enable secure and precise time synchronisation…
South Australia proposes new industrial defence hub
The South Australian government is proposing a new industrial precent to boost its defence manufacturing capabilities.
Defence apprenticeship programs launch in South Australia for submarine and shipbuilding workforce
South Australia welcomed its first cohort of 30 trainees and apprentices under two new defence industry pathways programs aimed at building the skilled workforce needed for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarines and naval vessels, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced on Monday. The Defence Industry Pathways Program and the Shipbuilding Employment Pathways initiative will ultimately provide training…
Saab opens expanded defence tech centre and HQ
Saab has opened its new expanded Australian headquarters and tech centre following a $22.6 million Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant.
Li-S Energy reports breakthrough in drone battery technology
Brisbane-based Li-S Energy announced an leap forward in its battery pouch technology development, powering a number of drone test flights. The company successfully integrated these cells into battery packs that were tested in drone flights, with its first uncrewed aerial vehicle test in November achieving a 30-minute flight time on partial discharge, showing its capability…