The Australian Government is acting to get the Defence acquisition projects back on track with the Projects of Concern process turning to the Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel contract. Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, Luerssen Australia’s Chairman Tim Wagner and senior Defence and Luerssen Australia officials met at a Projects of Concern Summit in…
Victorian government announces Skills Solutions Partnerships Program Victorian industry minister Natalie Hutchins announced the $10 million Skills Solutions Partnerships Program at the 2023 Victorian Manufacturing Showcase on Tuesday. As part of the program, government, industry, TAFEs and universities will co-design and pilot new training courses in manufacturing, digital, construction, clean economy, healthcare and social services,…
The construction of offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Royal Australian Navy by Luerssen Australia is the latest to be listed a Defence Project of Concern by the federal government. The construction of Arafura-class OPVs has experienced delays in delivery of both the vessels and the associated support system, with schedule delays first emerging in…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) Enware to quit manufacturing in Australia: report Enware, an 86-year-old plumbing and safety equipment company, will stop manufacturing at its Australian headquarters, according to a report. US business Watts Water Technologies completed an acquisition of Enware on…
Shipbuilders are lining up to supply a new class of smaller warship to met the needs of the Royal Australian Navy with German shipbuilder Luerssen Australia the latest to spruik its solution. The company, whose Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) are under construction in Adelaide and Perth, is offering a design based on its…
