Tag: Boeing

New CRC unlocks $11m for additive manufacturing

Posted on   |  by David Allen
One of Australia’s youngest scientific research centres has unlocked more than $11 million in matched industry and research funding for 3D printing projects spanning aerospace, defence, medtech, mining and...

Malinauskas pledges three new tech colleges for SA

Posted on   |  by David Allen
South Australia’s Labor government has pledged $150 million to build three new technical colleges if returned to power at the March election, expanding a vocational training program it launched...

Gig Guide: Ex-Merck vaccines chief takes helm at Brisbane biotech

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Brisbane-based biotech company Vaxxas has appointed veteran pharmaceutical industry leader David Peacock as its new chief executive as it moves to commercialise its needle-free vaccination technology. Mr Peacock comes...

Defence seeks industry help on sovereign drone drive

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Defence is seeking industry input on building up sovereign drone manufacturing capacity and supply chains, labelling the effort a “national resilience imperative” in the face of evolving military tactics...

Boeing sets sights on Ghost Bat weapons tests

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s Ghost Bat military drone could conduct live firing tests as early as this year, as US aerospace manufacturer Boeing moves forward with the program after a series of...

SA partners with Boeing to boost aerospace skills pipeline

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
The South Australian government has struck an employer partner agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to help design learning programs for the Heights Technical College ahead of its opening next...

New flight test milestone for Ghost Bat military drone

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s Ghost Bat military drone program has reached a significant milestone, with a single operator successfully controlling two of the MQ-28A aircraft during recent trials at the top secret...

Vic lawmakers look to rein in workplace surveillance

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Victorian workers should be protected under law from intrusive workplace surveillance, a state inquiry has found after hearing of a surge in pervasive technologies like keylogging, tracking devices and...