Defence manufacturing deal paves way for veteran jobs in regional South Australia - Australian Manufacturing

Australia Signs with Kongsberg to Construct First Guided Missile Production Factory

The Australian Department of Defence signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to begin constructing the first guided missile production factory based in the Newcastle Airport Precinct in New South Wales. In August 2024, the Australian Government announced an $850 million investment towards the project with Kongsberg towards the factory producing naval strike missiles (NSM) and joint strike missiles (JSM). Test fire of a development Joi…

Defence manufacturing deal paves way for veteran jobs in regional South Australia - Australian Manufacturing

A new partnership between South Australian veteran-owned businesses ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint is set to boost defence manufacturing capabilities while creating meaningful employment pathways for veterans in the region.

SA defence precinct proposed to 'cluster' industry

A vast new defence and aerospace precinct has been proposed for the outskirts of Adelaide, as the South Australian government looks to attract more defence industry investment. A 400 hectare parcel of agricultural land neighboring the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Edinburgh Air Base has been earmarked for the precinct as part of wider economic zone. It is expected to “prioritise development for defence and aerospace related industries”, acco…

SA Government floats expansion of RAAF Base Edinburgh for defence and aerospace precinct

RAAF Edinburgh is home to the RAAF’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities and command, including the P-8A Poseidons of No 11 Squadron. Photo: ADF. The South Australian Government is investigating rezoning a massive parcel of land near RAAF Base Edinburgh in an effort to bolster the state’s growing defence industry strategy. The proposed rezoning would be for a defence and aerospace precinct to be built immediately north of …

New landmark deal for SA defence manufacturing - Manufacturers' Monthly

Image: henjon/stock.adobe.comAmmunition and munitions specialists ARES Armaments Australia have announced a landmark agreement with Aimpoint to drive SA defence manufacturing. The two South Australian veteran-owned businesses will collaborate on a wide range of projects to support the Federal Government’s commitment to the domestic manufacture of guided weapons, explosive ordnance and munitions. South Australia is getting on with the job of ensu…

Australia picks Northrop RF system for C-130J fleet

The RAAF has chosen Northrop Grumman to supply the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio countermeasures system for its fleet of C-130J airlifters.