Tag: Defence industry

Local firms partner on $140m Ghost Shark project

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
10 local defence industry firms will take part in a $140 million project being led by Anduril Australia, subsidiary of its US namesake, to build extra-large unmanned underwater drones...

Multinational primes wanted for Global Supply Chain Program

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Multinational prime contractors are being invited to apply for the next iteration of the Defence department’s Global Supply Chain Program, which intends to help Australian small to medium sized...

Adelaide 3D metal-printing firm deepens ties with US Navy

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Adelaide-based additive manufacturer AML3D has secured a contract extension on its alloy testing program for use in the United States Navy’s submarine program. The ASX-listed firm uses a patented...

Defence industry pockets $3.8m in sovereign capability grants

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Seven local Defence industry firms have pocketed $3.8 million worth of grants for projects ranging from quantum sensing to advanced manufacturing. Funding was allocated through two matched grants programs,...

Defence capability restructure will deliver for local industry

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Locating the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) within the Defence establishment would give the newly created organisation the best chance of delivering not only accelerated “speed to capability”, but...

Defence urged to create sovereign industry panel

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A panel of Australian-only defence industry suppliers should be created by the Department of Defence to support advanced capability and build supply chain resilience, two local firms have argued...

ASCA eyes sovereign drones for first innovation challenge

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Defence’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is seeking information on Australian sovereign uncrewed aerial system and trusted autonomy capability, as it begins industry engagement for its first innovation challenge. Through...