Industry

Castelion raises US$1bn to scale production of low-cost hypersonic weapons
August 27 2026
US defence technology company Castelion has raised US$1 billion ($1.4 billion) in Series C funding to accelerate mass production of its Blackbeard...
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Australian Aerospace Engineering opens new Albury MRO facility to expand aviation capability
August 26 2026
Australian-owned aerospace SME Australian Aerospace Engineering has opened a new 1,900-square-metre maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Albury, expanding its...
US Navy appoints industrial base chief as AUKUS partners confront shipbuilding challenge
August 25 2026
The US Navy has appointed defence investment specialist Andrew Magliochetti to lead its defence industrial base, highlighting Washington’s growing focus on supply-chain...
Henderson Defence Precinct site selected as WA’s AUKUS shipbuilding hub moves forward
August 24 2026
The Albanese and Cook governments have selected the site for Western Australia’s new Henderson Defence Precinct, clearing the way for the next phase of planning for a major...
UK defence investment drives 51% surge in weapons manufacturing jobs
August 24 2026
Jobs supported by Britain’s weapons and ammunition manufacturing sector have increased by 51 per cent in a year, as rising defence spending accelerates efforts to rebuild...
Next-gen ESSM program opens new export and upgrade opportunities for Australian defence industry
August 24 2026
The NATO SeaSparrow Project Office has officially launched a market search for the Next Significant Variant of its flagship surface-to-air missile, unlocking fresh...
WA opens $200k grants for innovative defence technology projects
August 24 2026
Western Australian defence innovators can apply for grants of up to $200,000 under a new research program focused on strengthening military logistics, critical supply chains...
Nova doubles footprint of National Systems Integration Centre
August 21 2026
Nova Systems has announced it will expand its National Systems Integration Centre into a new facility more than double the size of the original, less than a year after...
Eggler Institute strengthens Australia–US defence ties through military vehicle training
August 20 2026
The ACT-based Eggler Institute of Technology has delivered specialist military vehicle technology training for US Army and Australian Defence personnel, strengthening...
Queensland Research Labs rebrands as Q-Phase to accelerate sovereign defence technology
August 20 2026
Queensland Research Labs has rebranded as Q-Phase as the South-East Queensland deep-tech company shifts from research and laboratory validation towards engineering,...