Precision metal engineer A.W. Bell has won a contract to provide its titanium casting capability for Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain Program. This non-recurring engineering contract has potential applications for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) program and helps to expand Australia’s own guided weapon and explosive ordnance (GWEO) manufacturing capabilities. A.W. Bell…
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The US Navy has exercised $74.4 million (US$48 million) of additional options under a previously awarded contract for shipbuilder Austal to perform maintenance on Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and regional countries. The original 2021 contract to maintain the vessels was for US$72.5m to perform the sustainment works, with…
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Lithium chemicals manufacturer Lepidico Limited has become the latest victim of the worldwide glut in lithium supply, with KordaMentha appointed as administrators. The board of directors of Lepidico appointed Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio of KordaMentha as Voluntary Administrators of Lepidico Limited, Lepidico Holdings Pty Ltd, Bright Minz Pty Ltd, Li-Technology Pty Ltd, Mica Exploration…
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Iluka Resources and the federal government have come to a funding agreement which will see the construction of a rare earths refinery at Iluka’s mine at Eneabba in Western Australia, a key part of the government’s critical minerals and Future Made in Australia plans. Following a positive outcome to the funding discussions on Friday, both…
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Cold cathode X-ray manufacturer Micro-X has announced its Head CT test bench has successfully generated CT images as part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) programme to develop a stroke imager capable of being transported by first responders. The images generated from Micro-X’s world-first miniature carbon fibre X-ray nanotube array show clinical detail and…
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Kongsberg Defence Australia has broken ground for its highly anticipated missile factory in Williamtown, near Newcastle in NSW which will manufacture and maintain long-range strike weapons for the Australian Defence Force. The state-of-the-art facility is located within the Astra Aerolab Business Park defence and aerospace precinct, directly adjoining Newcastle Airport and the home to the…
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The Australian government is investing millions in Australia’s critical minerals industry as part of its Future Made in Australia initiative.
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Codan completes the acquisition of Kägwerks Communications and metal detection manufacturer Codan, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Codan US Inc, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of US-based organisation SKT2 LLC dba Kägwerks (Kägwerks). Kägwerks is a leader in tactical operator-worn networking communications technologies that enable connectivity and integrated secure networking in a military…
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Breakthrough Victoria is investing $2 million in Umps Health, a Victorian company developing sensors and AI to enable proactive aged care at home. The Umps Link, a smart home platform, is the product of six years of research and development and now supports thousands of households across Australia. The technology is easily installed in the…
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The federal government has moved to equip the Australian Army with land-based, long-range fires to protect Australia’s northern approaches. In line with the priorities of the 2024 National Defence Strategy, the Government will select from two options: The Precision Strike Missile fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher vehicle The Naval Strike…
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