Adelaide-based Neumann Space has signed partnership agreements with Queensland firm Gilmour Space Technologies and with UK company Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL). Neumann Space has developed the world-leading Neumann Drive propulsion system which uses solid metallic propellant and is today…
Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies has signed a $52 million grant agreement with the Department of Industry Science and Resources (DISR) to advance the development and commercialisation of new space technologies in Australia. The funding will support a $156 million…
Additive manufacturing technology business SPEE3D announced conducted a successful hot fire test of its prototype rocket engine at a test site in Darwin in September. The company’s SPACE3D project focuses on using cold spray Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Advanced Manufacturing…
Defence is investing $34 million in the Advanced Defence Aerospace Manufacturing Network, led by Boeing Defence Australia, to develop new technology and components for military aircraft. The funds are coming from the Collaboration Stream of the Australian Department of Industry…
The Australian government has announced $24.6 million in funding under DISER’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) Translation Stream to eight Australian businesses. This includes $1.8 million for Craig International Ballistics, a leading Queensland manufacturer of lightweight body armour, which will invest…
The Australian Department of Industry Science Energy and Resources (DISER) has awarded a $52 million grant to the Australian Space Manufacturing Network (ASMN) under the Collaboration Stream of the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative. The grant will help to co-fund…
The Australian Government has announced more than $243 million in support for four projects in Australia’s critical minerals sector. The grants, under the Collaboration Stream of DISER’s $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative, will cement Australia’s place in the rapidly growing…
Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have signed an agreement to launch the DART AE multi-mission hypersonic drone technology demonstrator. In their Hypersonix Kratos Team’s submission to the DISER Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) Grants Program…