Defence, AMC open maritime research facility in Tasmania
Defence and the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College (AMC) have opened a secure research facility to support collaborative Defence capability development with a focus on maritime and food sciences. The Common User Facility (CUF), located at AMC’s Launceston campus, provides a dedicated environment for Defence, industry and academic partners to work together on sensitive…
Lockheed Martin opens Rapid Fielding Center to accelerate defence innovation
US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has expanded its business model by opening its Rapid Fielding Center, a facility that streamlines the end-to-end development, testing and prototype production of next-generation systems and solutions for US government customers. The flexible, modular environment uses advanced production and prototyping technologies. This will enable Lockheed Martin to develop and scale new capabilities…
DroneShield establishes European HQ
Sydney based DroneShield has opened its new European Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Its establishment marks a significant step in DroneShield’s long‑term commitment to Europe, one of the Company’s fastest‑growing markets, and provides a strengthened operational presence to support its expanding footprint across EU and NATO-aligned markets, the company said in a media release. Earlier…
Australia and Germany to cooperate on guided weapons components
Defence has signed a Letter of Intent with German warhead manufacturer TDW to explore options for the manufacture and maintenance of warheads for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and air-launched Joint Strike Missile (JSM) in Australia, creating opportunities for local Australian businesses to enter the global supply chain and pursue exports. This activity supports…
First Australian-built Boxer CRVs roll off Brisbane assembly line
The first seven Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) built at Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s facility at Redbank in Queensland have now been completed, says Defence, marking a major milestone for Australia’s sovereign defence industry. A total of 211 Boxers will be built for the ADF under the partnership with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) that is boosting domestic…
Lockheed Martin to quadruple PrSM manufacture
Lockheed Martin and the US Department of War (DoW) have announced a framework agreement to accelerate the production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). The agreement builds on a previous US$4.94 billion ($7.1 billion) contract award from the US Army last year and, together, these agreements will quadruple PrSM production capacity. The company has declined to say…
