The federal government will contribute up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle. The project, which involves construction of a factory in the Newcastle Airport precinct employing 100, is expected to generate almost $100 million in economic benefits to the local area. The factory…
Defence and space manufacturer Aerobond has completed its major expansion into a new 3,500 square metre headquarters facility (pictured) which will manufacture launch cannisters for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile. The new facility at Woodville in Adelaide adds to capacity at the company’s 1,500 square metre Adelaide Airport factory and sets the company up to…
A successful firing of the Naval Strike Missile, made by Kongsberg Defence Australia under Project SEA 1300 Phase 1 – Navy Guided Weapons, took place during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2024 off the Hawaiian islands. According to a statement from Defence on Monday, it represents a major milestone by the Royal Australian Navy…
Kongsberg Defence Australia will supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System (CDS) command and control consoles to Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace. The export contract underscores the local company’s expanding role as it produces missiles for the Australian Defence Force and its commitment to advancing Australia’s sovereign defence industry capabilities, according to a statement. The…
Kongsberg Defence Australia has accelerated the construction of its $25 million Australian manufacturing headquarters at Technology Park in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide. The company purchased 6,000m2 of land at Technology Park from stated-owned developer Renewal SA in October 2022, planning to complete the building in stages over a number of years. However it now sees increasing…
Knoxfield, Melbourne manufacturer Stahl Metall has entered into a new contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for the manufacture and delivery of Electrical Control systems and Cable and Harness Systems for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Kongsberg has linked with a number of local manufacturers as it moves to manufacture the msisile under Project SEA…
The Nupress Group is the latest SME to be awarded a contract to supply components for the new KONGSBERG Naval Strike Missile. Nupress is to partner with Kongsberg Defence Australia to deliver ‘First Class’ manufacturing with the supply of mechanical components for the NSM capability being delivered under Project SEA 1300 Phase 1 – Navy…
Axiom Precision Manufacturing has announced a new contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) for the manufacture and delivery of ground support equipment for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Under SEA 1300 Phase 1 – Navy Guided Weapons, KONGSBERG’s NSM will replace the Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile capability on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) ANZAC class frigates…
Marand’s launcher ramp system passes FAT Marand Precision Engineering has announced successful passing of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for production of first of type Launcher Ramp System for the KONGSBERG Naval Strike Missile NSM. KONGSBERG’s NSM were selected last year to replace Harpoon Anti-Ship Missiles on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) ANZAC Class Frigates and…
QPE Advanced Machining has been selected to supply Launcher Components for the KONGSBERG Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu). QPE Advanced Machining, part of the Stärke Advanced Manufacturing Group (Stärke-AMG), will supply the components from its Gillman, Adelaide facility. KONGSBERG’s NSM is replacing the Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile capability through an accelerated acquisition…