South Australian companies Consilium Technology and elmTEK have merged, backed by Pemba Capital Partners.

While the execution of the cooperation agreement between Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) and NIOA’s Australian Missile Corporation (AMC) reportedly remains on hold, the Israeli company is nonetheless expanding its local operation.

RBI Hawker announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications for its quality management and occupational health and safety management systems, respectively.

Thales Australia has announced the appointment of Jeff Connolly as CEO following the decision by current CEO Chris Jenkins to retire after 14 years in the role.

Last week, Australian owned engineering company Eptec Group announced it had acquired two new companies, Australian Marine Contractors Group (AMCG) and Corrosion Control Engineering (CCE).

Lockheed Martin announced it has appointed Ken Kota as vice president, Australian Defence Strategic Capabilities Office.

Lockheed Martin Australia has confirmed 95 per cent of its 240-strong Future Submarine Program Combat System Integration workforce was successfully redeployed in new roles within the company.

XTEK has had a busy week as the company received two orders for its body armour products that are together worth $56.3 million.

Babcock Australasia has announced the appointment of Peter Newington as Director, Aviation and Critical Services with effect from 1 August 2022.

Omni, an Australian sovereign defence SME, has expanded its capability offering with the acquisition of AMW Professional Services.

During the Indo-Pacific tradeshow last week, ASC announced that it had signed a $66 million contract with Australian engineering business Eptec Group for blast and paint services to be carried out during Collins Class Full Cycle Dockings in Adelaide.

Jankel has announced a new partnership with the Australian company Integrated Design & Engineering Solutions (IDES). The partnership aims to “deepen and expand” Jankel’s engagement within Australia.

Silentium Defence is joining the Lockheed Martin Mentor Protégé Program (MPP).

Sydney company GME, currently a leading manufacturer of civilian communications equipment, has unveiled a $5 million high security Zone 4 manufacturing facility aimed at diversifying to support a wide range of defence industry projects.

BAE Systems Australia has announced the appointment of Michael Salas as the company’s new Chief Information and Digital Officer.

NIOA will expand its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of firearms and ammunition wholesale distributor Sportways Distributors.