$11 million in Sovereign Industrial Capability grants
The Federal government awarded more than $11 million in grants to 20 Australian small businesses today as part of a
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Science & Technology
New mobile weapons training simulator for Navy and Army
A NSW company will supply ADF with a mobile weapons training simulator to help Australian sailors and soldiers maintain their weapon skills.
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Army successfully trial metal 3D printer out bush
The Australian Army has completed a successful two-week field trial of a WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer at the Mount Bundey Training Area, NT.
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NUSHIP Supply on her way home to Australia
NUSHIP Supply, the first Royal Australian Navy Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ship, left Spain for Australia yesterday.
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Hawkei going into full-rate production
Army’s new Australian-designed and built Hawkei protected vehicle is ready to enter full-rate production at Thales’ facility in Victoria.
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Navy veterans expand Whiskey Project watercraft business
The Whiskey Project Group has acquired boat manufacturer Yamba Welding & Engineering (YWE) and maritime design company Naiad.
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Hobart-class destroyers to get Aegis upgrade
Navy’s near-new Hobart-class destroyers will undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade that will increase the ADF’s air- and missile-defence capability.
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DATAPOD awarded $20million deployable data-centre contract
ACT-based DATAPOD has been awarded a $20 million contract to provide Defence with portable, containerised data systems that can be rapidly deployed.
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1CSSB taking 3D metal printer for another bush trial
Soldiers will deploy the WarpSPEE3D metal printer for a second two-week field trip as part of a year-long trial between the Australian Army and SPEE3D.
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Lockheed Martin launches Space Café at Questacon
Lockheed Martin Australia has launched its Space Café experience at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra.
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Combat vehicles and technology sovereign-industry-engagement plans released
The third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan iteration was released today, covering combat vehicles and technology upgrades.
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RAAF EA-18G Growlers to get even better capabilities
Australia has expanded its partnership with the United States to develop the next-generation jammer system for the EA-18G Growler.
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Army invests in autonomous vehicles and robots
Army is increasing its experimentation, prototyping and exploration of autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies with a $12.2 million in contracts.
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Defence buys anti-submarine warfare training target
Defence will purchase a new AUV62-AT intermediate anti-submarine warfare training target capability from Saab Australia for $11million.
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Army machines paying off for Victorian mask maker
Shepparton-based surgical face mask manufacturer Med-Con is now producing millions of masks each week for Australia after the ADF helped it meet demand.
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$1.3billion for new unmanned aircraft systems development
The govt announced today it would invest up to $1.3 billion in a new unmanned aircraft systems development program to enhance maritime situational awareness
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Aussie-industry input invited on Special Forces helicopter contract
A Request for Proposal to improve aviation support for Australia’s new special-forces helicopters are now open to Australian defence industry.
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Melbourne company wins $25 million Boxer supply contract
Melbourne manufacturer Tectonica Australia has won a $25 million contract to provide camera technology aimed at boosting safety for the Army’s Boxer fleet.
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Combat signallers get drone-pilot wings
Twelve members of 1st Combat Signal Regiment earned their drone wings by flying multi-rotor unmanned aerial systems during a three-day drone pilot course.
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NZDF trialling electrics bikes
The New Zealand Defence Force is exploring greener transport as it trials electric utility bikes supplied by a local company.
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