📢 Funding announcement 📢 Local businesses and innovators can secure funding grants to solve nationally significant challenges using quantum technology. Round 2 of the Australian Government’s #CriticalTechnologiesChallengeProgram is offering grants for industry-led collaborations to fast-track innovative solutions across the biosecurity, health, supply chain and energy sectors. Applications open 15 January 2025. Read the guidelines and get ready to apply 👉 http://spklr.io/6046IFI2
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Defence SA is Australia’s only state-based dedicated agency for all defence-related matters. Defence SA leads the state’s defence industry efforts, offering focused and responsive service to defence and defence industry to drive the sector’s growth in South Australia and to support the delivery of key defence projects and facilities. Defence SA social media accounts are owned and managed by Defence SA’s internal communications team. Our accounts are only monitored during business hours (8.30am – 5.00pm ACST Monday to Friday). Read our social media terms of use: https://defencesa.com/social-media-terms-of-use/
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing
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- 11-50 employees
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- Adelaide, South Australia
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South Australia is now home to a new Fuel Quality Control Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh! ✨ Officially opened by the Royal Australian Air Force, this advanced facility will enable fast, efficient fuel testing for operations, including surveillance by the P-8A Poseidon aircraft. A significant milestone for RAAF Base Edinburgh and its vital role in Australia’s defence sector! 👉 Read more bit.ly/4gBS7vm #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry
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South Australia’s next generation of STEM leaders are turning classroom skills into real-world careers in defence and space! ✨ The $3.9 million Defence Industry Connection Program is giving students like Lachlan and Tamara hands-on experience, paid internships, and mentoring with leading local companies. 👉 Read more about their inspiring journeys and how this program is shaping STEM careers in SA. bit.ly/3BzGpm4 Neumann Space Department of State Development #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry #FindYourPlace
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#ICYMI! Leidos Australia recently opened their newly refurbished office in South Australia! The investment underscores their commitment to growth, innovation and fostering collaboration with local SMEs to enhance sovereign capabilities. 🤝 Check out the details below ⬇
Leidos Australia has officially opened its newly refurbished South Australian office at Adelaide Airport Limited! 🏢✈️ A huge thank you to the South Australian Treasurer and Minister for Defence and Space Industries the Hon. Stephen Mullighan MP, for joining us to celebrate this milestone. Our South Australian facility is home to 100 of Leidos' workforce of 2000 Australians who are delivering solutions for the Australian Government in Defence, aviation, and civil sectors, from special mission flying to advanced mission systems integration. This investment reflects our commitment to growth, innovation, and collaboration with local SMEs to build sovereign capabilities that matter. 🌟 Together, we’re innovating to help save lives and protect Australia's interests. #LeidosAustralia #DefenceInnovation #AviationExcellence #Everymissionmatters #SouthAustralia James Woodhams Kerry Cawthorne Zac Smith Brenton Cox Tom Clark Workspace Commercial Furniture
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Celebrating defence industry achievements! 🏆 A huge congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Defence Teaming Centre's 2024 Defence Industry Awards. Join us in applauding these South Australian organisations for securing the top spot with their impactful innovations and contributions to Australia’s defence industry. 💡 Innovation Award: QuantX Labs Labs for their flagship product, Cryoclock 🎓 Skilling Award: Para Bellum Solutions for their Upskilling Program 🤝 Teaming Award: Axiom Precision Manufacturing, RFTEQ Pty Ltd and Ebor Systems Pty Ltd for industry collaboration on a project with Australian-based CruxML Kudos to all the winners and finalists on their well-deserved recognition in these awards! 👏 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZIw5Aa #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry
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#ICYMI! Kongsberg Defence Australia successfully fired the Blast Test Vehicle (BTV) from the first Australian-made Naval Strike Missile (NSM) launcher in South Australia. 🚀 This firing completed the 'First of Type' testing of the NSM launcher, built with local components at the new Mawson Lakes facility, with the canister produced by Adelaide's AEROBOND. See below for details ⬇
🚨KONGSBERG successfully fires Blast Test Vehicle from first Australian-Made #NSM Launcher. 🚀 #KONGSBERG is pleased to announce that its first Australian manufactured launcher for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) capability has successfully completed a Blast Test Vehicle(BTV) firing in Port Wakefield, South Australia. This BTV firing was the final element of the ‘First of Type’ testing of an Australian-built NSM launcher, assembled from Australian manufactured components in KONGSBERG’s new production and maintenance facility in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. The launcher canister has been produced by AEROBOND Defence, an Adelaide based advanced composite and sheet metal manufacturing company, whilst the frame and rail were manufactured by Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd in Melbourne. Complex precision machined components for the launcher were manufactured by Australian Precision Technologies Pty Ltd in Melbourne and QPE Advanced Machining in Adelaide. Kongsberg Defence Australia’s Managing Director, John Fry said: ‘This successful BTV firing from an Australian-made launcher is a key milestone in the delivery of the NSM capability to the Royal Australian Navy. It now allows Kongsberg Defence Australia to commence full-rate production of Australian-made NSM launchers for the NSM program. As a GWEO Strategic Partner, KONGSBERG is committed to working with Australian small and medium enterprises to create genuine #sovereign #capability.’ You can read the entire press release here: https://bit.ly/4isNmGg 📰 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace
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New research centre to open in South Australia to drive advancements in ethical adoption of AI technologies. See below for more 👇
Fantastic news for South Australia’s R&D community, with the announcement of the Responsible AI Research Centre (RAIR), a collaborative initiative between the University of Adelaide's Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) and CSIRO 👏 The centre at Lot Fourteen builds on AIML’s research excellence in AI and machine learning and will help drive cutting-edge research and deliver AI solutions that are both innovative and trustworthy. Supported by the SA Government, RAIR will not only position Australia as a global leader in responsible AI research, but address key ethical challenges to ensure the safe adoption of AI technologies. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZO0MoS #ResponsibleAI #ArtificialIntelligence #DefenceInnovation
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🛠 AML3D (ASX:AL3) has opened a new production facility in Ohio, combining their USA headquarters with a modern, purpose-built manufacturing hub. This fully operational facility, with plans for rapid expansion, will increase AML3D’s capacity and accelerate their US scale-up strategy, supporting growth into the broader US energy and defence aerospace sectors. A significant milestone for their manufacturing footprint 👏 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZCiRou 📷: AML3D #DefenceIndustry
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🌟 World-leading Guided Weapon and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) training is coming to Australia thanks to a new partnership with Nova Systems Australia and New Zealand and Cranfield University! The partnership will offer three advanced GWEO training courses, including: 💥 Explosive Ordnance Awareness and Engineering 🚀 Propellants, Pyrotechnics and Rocket Motors 🎯 Ballistics, Delivery and Guided Weapons The first course is set to kick-off in March 2025. Explore the details 👉 https://bit.ly/4gr03j0 📷: Nova Systems #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry
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✈ Airspeed Pty Ltd is soaring to new heights! The local aerospace composite manufacturer has successfully completed its first captive carry flight test of the supersonic target prototype aboard the Marchetti S211 R&D platform. The 'Irukandji' prototype is set to undergo additional flight testing in 2025 to collect performance data and refine its aerodynamic design. The project milestone marks a major step towards strengthening Australia's sovereign aerospace capabilities. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4iLnZzN #DefenceState #DefenceIndustry
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