In a world-first, a ‘WarpSPEE3D’ 3D metal printer has been rapidly deployed and put through its paces by the Australian Army during a field exercise in the Territory.

According to Defence, the new agreements underpin the renewed strategy of multi-tenancy at the Benalla and Mulwala munitions factories.

This qualifies the steel to be manufactured for the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, for export to customers and as a source of supply for Rheinmetall in Germany.

Rohde & Schwarz has announced a collaboration with Babcock Australasia to support the Fixed High Frequency Radio Refresh project recently awarded to Babcock by the NZ Ministry of Defence.

Supacat, a company with operations in Melbourne, has signed a Teaming Agreement with Soucy International to provide Composite Rubber Tracks (CRT) for UK defence equipment.

The government has announced the shortlist of managing contractors for facilities at the new Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) training area located near Greenvale.

The contract will see the ADF receive 750 soft armour inserts to replace in-service armour.

Victoria’s APV has been awarded a three year US$500,000 contract to supply passenger restraints for military vehicles.

Babcock Australasia and Lockheed Martin Australia are teaming on the ADF’s Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) under Joint Project 9101.

Global Defence Solutions has been selected to deliver the next generation of deployable force infrastructure for the NZ Defence Force.

Companies will still get the chance to pitch their capabilities to Defence and Land 400 Phase 3 tenderers as the Australian Industry Capability Roadshow moves online.

Thales has signed a contract to export an additional six Bushmasters to the Netherlands.

EOS Defense Systems US has successfully fired anti-tank missiles and a 30mm cannon from a remote weapon station.

The SICP grant will contribute the funds to XTEK for its ballistic combat helmet product line.

Leidos Australia has added Aeronautics to its bid for the replacement of the Army’s Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) through Project Land 129 Phase 3.

Kongsberg Defence Australia has chosen Albury-based MILSPEC Manufacturing to supply mechanical fixtures for components for NASAMS sub-systems.