Australia takes leap forward in self-reliance with launch of rocket motor manufacturing
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The Australian Government is strengthening the nation’s sovereign defence industrial base, resilience and self-reliance by investing an initial $126.9 million to establish solid rocket motor production in Australia.
Solid rocket motors provide the propulsion required for most guided weapons, and are in high demand worldwide.
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Securing advanced manufacturing in Bendigo with new Bushmasters
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The Federal Government is investing $750 million to deliver a pipeline of Bushmasters for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) fleet of protected mobility vehicles in regional Victoria, supporting around 300 local jobs for the next seven years.
Thales Australia will build 268 new Bushmasters for the ADF at its Bendigo facility, ...
Australian metal fabrication businesses prepare for future submarines
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Australian businesses specialising in metal fabrication are invited to register their interest to work on Australia’s future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines, under a new in-country qualification program.
The qualification program will generate opportunities for Australian industry to potentially contribute their ...
First Australian-made missiles test-fired
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The first Australian-made Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles have been successfully test-fired at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia.
The successful firing expands the long-range strike capability of the Australian Army and demonstrates the Albanese Government’s commitment to building the nation’s sovereign ...
Government invests $176 million in new fleet of Australian-made uncrewed vessels
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The Federal Government will strengthen Australia’s maritime security with a $176 million investment to deliver 40 new Australian-designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) – one of the world’s largest sovereign USV fleets.
Announced today, the contract with Ocius Technology expands Navy’s operationa...
Funding boost for Australian-made Ghost Bat
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The Albanese Government will invest approximately $1.4 billion to advance collaborative air capabilities, transitioning the MQ-28A Ghost Bat into a fully operational war fighting asset for the Australian Defence Force.
The Government today confirmed a major milestone: the Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat – kn...
GWEO progresses as Australia, the US and Lockheed Martin sign Joint Statement of Intent
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Australia and the United States have taken another step towards co-production of guided weapons with the signing of a Joint Statement of Intent and the opening of a new joint office to enhance bilateral cooperation in this critical domain.
These initiatives are underpinned by the Albanese Government’s investment of up to $21 billion o...
New era of attack aviation for Army arrives
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The Australian Army’s new attack helicopters have landed in Australia, with the delivery of the first two AH-64E Apaches to RAAF Base Townsville.
Acquired through foreign military sales with the United States, the Apache provides critical aviation effects including reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive supp...
Government commits $1.7B to equip Navy with Ghost Shark XL-AUV fleet
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The Albanese Government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as the Ghost Shark – for the Royal Australian Navy. ...
Leidos tapped to deliver and evolve the ADF’s C-sUAS capability under LAND 156
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The Albanese Government has accelerated the acquisition of counter-drone capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to protect personnel and military assets as part of a $1.3 billion investment over the next 10 years.
Just six months after the establishment of Project Land 156 to continuously deliver counter-drone capability for the ADF...
