Australia’s first orbital launch facility has been granted a licence under the Space (Launches & Returns) Act 2018. Located within the Abbot Point State Development Area in north Queensland, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport is built and operated by Gold Coast-based Gilmour…
The US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$219 million ($331 million) contract to produce more Early Operational Capability (EOC) Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). The award is the fourth production contract to date for the long-range surface-to-surface missile, which will…
Four of Sydney-based Spiral Blue’s SE-1 edge computers have been launched into orbit aboard the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission from Cape Canaveral in Florida. This successful launch brings the total number of Spiral Blue computers in orbit to 8 and also…
So, Defence has published two long-awaited (and long overdue) documents – the Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) and its response to the Hilarides review of the RAN’s surface combatant fleet, Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet. You should read them together.…
The Australian Department of Defence has released a Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS) that defines the strategic rationale for a sovereign defence industrial base and sets out pathways for maximising support for Australian industry and its critical contribution to national…
The US Navy’s Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG Global) has launched the 2024 Global-X Challenge which could see winners earning US$1 million ($1.52 million). White papers are encouraged, but not compulsory and are due 18 March 2024, with full proposals…
Applications for round 6 of the Defence Science Centre's Collaborative Research Grants are now open. Applications close 5.00pm (AWST) on 12 April 2024. The Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) program provides between $50,000 and $150,000 in funding for Western Australian research…
Haifa-based Elbit Systems has been awarded a US$600 million ($917 million) contract from Hanwha Defense Australia to supply self-protection systems for the Australian Army’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). Hanwha Defense Australia was awarded the $7 billion contract to provide…
The Sydney-based University of New South Wales (UNSW) has opened its Nuclear Innovation Centre (UNIC) to advance Australia’s nuclear science industry. The Centre is underpinned by a $7.5 million donation from the Sir William Tyree Foundation, which will fund a…
The 2024 edition of ADSTAR, the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit, will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 17-19 Seotember. ADSTAR 24 builds on the success of the inaugural ADSTAR which was held in…