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Major $25m boost for Edinburgh Parks Defence Precinct – Defence SA
South Australia · South Australia

Major $25m boost for Edinburgh Parks Defence Precinct – Defence SA

BAE Systems Australia has unveiled plans for a $25 million upgrade to its Edinburgh Parks Defence Precinct, in a move that will strengthen South Australia’s advanced manufacturing and defence capability. The major upgrade is set to include a new Security Operations Centre to support AUKUS and Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) programs, as well as machining facilities to boost missile production for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) …Read Article
QPE breaks ground on precision manufacturing facility – Defence SA
South Australia · South Australia

QPE breaks ground on precision manufacturing facility – Defence SA

Construction has commenced on a cutting-edge precision manufacturing facility at South Australia’s QPE Advanced Machining, which will boost production of complex components to support major defence programs, including future AUKUS initiatives. The $2 million, 500m2 facility, located northwest of Adelaide, is designed to accommodate advanced machining equipment capable of producing large, complex components. Once operational, the site will suppor…Read Article

REDARC and Projects Unlimited forge strategic partnership – Defence SA

REDARC Defence & Space has partnered with US-based aerospace and defence electronics manufacturing company, Projects Unlimited, to unlock collaboration and supply chain opportunities in the US. The partnership, which supports AUKUS objectives by enhancing interoperability and accelerating the integration of critical technologies, establishes a framework for collaboration between the two companies Based in South Australia, REDARC Defence & Space …South Australia · South AustraliaRead Article

Australia awards $16.5 million in defence grants

The Australian government has awarded grants to more than 50 businesses across the country that provide priority defence capabilities with the funding supporting hundreds of jobs and a future made in Australia. The first rounds of the Defence Industry Development Grants program have been completed, with 58 grants worth $16.5 million awarded to Defence suppliers in four streams, including export, skilling, security and sovereign industrial priori…Australia · AustraliaSee the Story

Market Shrugs as Veem Unveils $2M Contract Wins for Aus Nuclear Subs

Another 3D printer, another defence contract. VEEM Ltd (ASX:VEE) has announced its receipt of two contracts, each worth $1 million, part of the Australian Defence Force’s controversial nuclear subs program. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. One contract will see VEEM provide a 3D sand printing machine while the other will see i…South Australia · South AustraliaSee the Story

New $200 Million Defence Megastructure Takes Shape in SA - Manufacturers' Monthly

A P-8A Poseidon flies as a part of a capability showcase during the Australian International Airshow 2025, at Avalon Airport. Image: LAC Ryan Howell/Department of Defence Nearly 2000 tonnes of structural steel – over half from Whyalla Steelworks – have been used to complete a massive $200 million four-bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide for maintaining the ADF’s Boeing 737 military aircraft. The Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility (D…South Australia · South AustraliaSee the Story

APC Technology touts tech for Redback IFV

APC Technology has been a key contributor to the LAND 400 Phase 3 Project, working in collaboration with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to design, engineer, and manufacture both the Australian Standard Generic Vehicle Architecture (ASGVA) screens and Large Briefing displays. These critical components are designed and produced in South Australia for installation within the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) and Joint Fires (JF) vehicles. Th…South Australia · South AustraliaSee the Story

H&B Defence wins contract to support AUKUS

H&B Defence, a joint venture between HII and Babcock, has secured its first contract aimed at enhancing supply chain capabilities for the global AUKUS enterprise, according to a press release. The contract, awarded under the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification Pilot Program, marks a significant step in strengthening the supply chain for the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. The joint venture will oversee a nationwide qualification p…Military · AustraliaSee the Story

Local suppliers advance production for Hunter class frigates – Defence SA

South Australian defence manufacturers Century Engineering and MG Engineering have commenced production of critical components for the first Hunter Class frigate. As key suppliers to BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) on the program, the two companies are manufacturing ship sections at their local facilities. The companies’ progress highlights the significant role the state’s experienced and capable industrial base is playing in delivering …Port Adelaide · Port AdelaideRead Article

South Australia surges ahead in defence industry growth – Defence SA

South Australia’s defence industry has recorded the strongest growth of all states in 2023-24, contributing a significant $1.9 billion to the nation’s economy, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS reports a 27 per cent increase in the gross value added (GVA) by South Australia’s defence industry in 2023-24 from the previous year, adding $425 million to the national economy. The sector’s workforce also saw…Economy · South AustraliaRead Article

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