The government has awarded up to $3.6 million in contracts to 12 SMEs as part of a new industry engagement initiative.

Ten local businesses have been selected to participate in Raytheon Australia’s recently launched industry engagement program.

Logistic Engineering Services (LES) and BAE Systems Maritime Australia have signed a Services Agreement for software capability, training and consultancy services to support the Hunter Class frigate program.

AME Systems, headquartered in Ararat, has achieved the stringent certification to produce wire harnesses for the MQ-4C Triton.

Frequentis has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the ATM voice communications and arrival management product business from the US company L3Harris Technologies for a purchase price of US$20.1 million.

Defence industry businesses are being given greater access to a government grant aimed at growing the skills of Australia’s defence industry.

Orbital Corporation Ltd (‘Orbital UAV’) has announced a new engine development and supply agreement with Textron subsidiary, Lycoming Engines, to supply engines to US defence prime contractor Textron Systems.

Six Australian small businesses have shared in more than $1.3 million in grants designed to boost their export potential.

Glen Ferrarotto, an Afghanistan Veteran who served within the Special Operations Task Group, has bought back the company he founded, Melbourne-based Ironside Recruitment.

Segula Technologies Australia has revealed plans to expand its office in South Melbourne in order to oversee regional activities in the Asia Pacific.

K-TIG Limited and Hanwha Defense Australia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the two companies examine how K-TIG’s advanced welding processes can be applied to the construction of armoured vehicles by Hanwha.

B&R Enclosures’ contract to provide brackets and racks for Boeing’s Currawong battlespace communications system has spurred the family-owned Australian business’ expansion into the defence sector.

Nova Systems has recruited seven engineers from Australia’s automotive sector, who have swapped V8s for tanks.

Logistic Engineering Services (LES) was recently awarded a three-year contract to provide Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) Foundation training to CASG.

NIOA and Day & Zimmermann have signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a four-year supply program of 81mm HE and practice mortar ammunition for the ADF.

Queensland based specialist materials handling manufacturer RUD Chains has successfully achieved the AS/NZS ISO 3834 Part 2 welding certification.