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Building industry skills with BMT

As the Australian defence industry prepares for the Naval Shipbuilding Plan, having a workforce that is well trained and informed is critical to defence industry capability. No matter if you are just starting out in the industry or would like to upskill and refresh your knowledge around maritime assets and systems, international engineering, science and technology consultancy BMT offers a wide range of courses for individuals taught by experts. With experience as both operators and designers of defence systems, BMT’s experts provide detailed insights into the process for design and management of warships and submarines. Keen to find out more? ...

2 September 2021
Building industry skills with BMT2021-09-30T11:22:20+09:30

SA companies share in $1.2 million defence funding boost

A $1.2 million grant for Australia's defence sector has been announced by Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price, this morning. The grant has been designed to support the growth and export opportunities of six Australian businesses within the industry, including two South Australian companies: JTM Gaskets and ElectroCad Australia. JTM Gaskets are set to receive $211,260 which will be put towards purchasing new equipment in order to increase production volumes. Electro Cad will receive $240,000 to install a clean room and purchase equipment allowing them to manufacture complex defence components. Read the full story here.   Image Credit: ElectroCad Australia

31 August 2021
SA companies share in $1.2 million defence funding boost2021-08-31T11:49:17+09:30

Key agreement sees K-TIG UK footprint grow

SA-based high speed welding technology manufacturer K-TIG is expanding its international presence thanks to a new distribution agreement with leading automation supplier Key Plant Automation to sell K-TIG products in the UK. The agreement will provide a strong platform for future growth in the UK and wider EU markets and follows a previous agreement with Key Plant’s USA subsidiary earlier this year to sell K-TIG products in North America. To support the expansion, K-TIG are set to establish a UK based direct sales force to work closely with distribution partners, and will also work with Key Plant to establish an ...

24 August 2021
Key agreement sees K-TIG UK footprint grow2021-08-24T12:58:03+09:30

Lot Fourteen welcomes defence suppliers

Tasmanian company CBG Systems and Spanish engineering firm Ghenova have recently established a presence in South Australia’s Lot Fourteen, further strengthening the state’s defence industry capability. The companies join a growing number of defence and space businesses at the Defence and Space Landing Pad, managed by Defence SA, after receiving funding support through the Department for Trade and Investment’s South Australian Landing Pad grants program. CBG Systems specialises in the supply and installation of fire, thermal and acoustic insulation for marine, military, industrial and commercial applications. The firm, which also designs and manufactures specialised antenna systems for navy and land-based ...

19 August 2021
Lot Fourteen welcomes defence suppliers2023-04-19T16:30:32+09:30

UniSA partners with Australian Government to offer zero fee engineering degree

The University of South Australia has partnered with the Australian Government to offer small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to upskill employees with in-demand engineering capabilities at no cost. The 100% online Associate Degree in Engineering commences in late September, with course fees fully funded by the Australian Government for eligible companies. To be eligible, employers must have no more than 200 staff and demonstrate a need for engineering skills. Employers will need to nominate their employee(s) to participate in the program and employees are required to remain with the nominating employer for the duration of the two-year program. This is ...

19 August 2021
UniSA partners with Australian Government to offer zero fee engineering degree2021-08-24T14:22:56+09:30

Local defence manufacturers secure funding

South Australian companies Novafast and Abstec Calibrations have secured their share of $8 million in Federal Government funding to boost local defence manufacturing capability. The Adelaide businesses are among 11 innovative Australian companies to receive funding through the latest round of the Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grants, which help build Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity to support the Australian Defence Force. Recently diversifying into the defence sector, Novafast was awarded over $1.3 million to support the creation of a new state-of-the-art production line. The factory is set to include new robotics equipment for manufacturing technologies in composite products. Novafast Business Manager David ...

6 August 2021
Local defence manufacturers secure funding2021-08-17T13:15:19+09:30

Silentium secures contract to deliver passive radar systems for Army

South Australian-based company Silentium Defence has secured a $7.4 million contract from the Department of Defence to supply its MAVERICK M-series passive radar system to the Australian Army for capability development and evaluation activities. Silentium’s MAVERICK M-series is the first high-performance, low-power, soldier-portable, covert radar system for air defence, land, and maritime surveillance. It provides critical sovereign capability for the ADF and its allies and an undeniable advantage in the air, land, and maritime domains – the ability to see without being seen. Read the full media release here

27 July 2021
Silentium secures contract to deliver passive radar systems for Army2021-08-13T13:32:22+09:30

Defence SA set sail for Osborne Naval Shipyard

Recently, the Defence SA team headed out to the Osborne Naval Shipyard to visit BAE Systems Maritime Australia, ASC and PMB Defence. Below is an account of the day by David Eyre, Director Maritime. We acknowledge that the areas visited by the Defence SA team are on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. The Defence SA team had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with developments at the Osborne Naval Shipyard precinct recently. Starting at the brand new shipyard where BAE Systems Maritime Australia will build 9 world class Hunter ...

22 July 2021
Defence SA set sail for Osborne Naval Shipyard2021-07-22T16:21:40+09:30

Hi-tech start-up Fivecast wants local talent to grow

Adelaide based start-up Fivecast is looking for South Australian software engineers to support its shake up of the international digital intelligence market. Fivecast is a South Australian technology start-up developing world-leading open-source intelligence solutions to help customers uncover threats hidden behind masses of online data. In the past 18 months, Fivecast has grown from 15 employees to 50, with the expectation that the company will employ a further 20 people by the end of the year. Much of the company’s growth has been spawned through a major national security contract in the United States, and while a small portion of ...

16 July 2021
Hi-tech start-up Fivecast wants local talent to grow2021-08-09T10:39:47+09:30

AML3D unveils multimillion-dollar South Australian Technology Centre

AML3D Limited, a world leader in large scale metal 3D printing, unveiled its multimillion-dollar South Australian headquartered WAM® Technology Centre at an event for customers and industry on 9 July 2021 with the Hon David Pisoni MP, Minister for Innovation and Skills. The Company’s Australian patented WAM® (Wire Additive Manufacturing) technology disrupts current metal making processes such as cast, forged and billet machining to such an extent that customers in the defence, automotive, resources and maritime industries benefit from reductions in lead times that span weeks and months. Despite quadrupling in size to more than 30 staff over the past ...

14 July 2021
AML3D unveils multimillion-dollar South Australian Technology Centre2021-07-14T16:28:52+09:30

BFBS Media Innovation announces partnership with IPACS Australia

Two industry leaders, BFBS and IPACS, are joining forces with the aim to provide the best TV, sport and music to the Australian armed forces using BFBS’ MiPlayer platform. Already in use with the UK Ministry of Defence, both on land and at sea the MiPlayer platform offers access via WiFi to media streaming of recreational and training content in remote locations where internet connectivity is poor or absent. Read the full story

9 July 2021
BFBS Media Innovation announces partnership with IPACS Australia2021-07-09T14:43:57+09:30

JLB-Yaran, Team Downer sign MOU for defence solutions

Witnessed by Minister of Defence Industry Melissa Price, JLB-Yaran and Team Downer signed a Memorandum of Understanding partnership to continue their solutions to Defence and promote the growing sovereign capability JLB-Yaran has developed. A veteran-owned company with an experienced and predominately ADF Veteran workforce, JLB-Yaran utilised the engagement opportunity with Team Downer and the Minister of Defence Industry to promote their Veteran Transition Program which aims to retain ADF veterans in Defence Industry jobs who have transitioned from serving within Army Navy or Air Force. Read the full story >

2 June 2021
JLB-Yaran, Team Downer sign MOU for defence solutions2021-06-02T12:06:09+09:30
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