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The state of Australia’s defence manufacturing

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australia manufactures a range of defence goods, focusing on naval vessels, armoured vehicles, aerospace systems, and munitions. The country also contributes to aerospace projects like the F-35 sustainment and develops unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Armoured vehicle exports remained modest but steady, peaking at 23 in 2023.

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Red Cat wins U.S. Army next-gen drone contract over Skydio

Robotics Business Review

Skydio first earned this contract in 2021. Skydio reached “unicorn” status, or $1 billion valuation, around its Series D in 2021. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance, or SRR, program of record contract. The company replaced Skydio on this contract. At the time, it was valued at $99.8 million with a base year value of $20.2

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TAE Aerospace to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force’s F414 Engine Test Facilities

Manufacturer's Monthly

On 13 July, TAE Aerospace and the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Air Combat and Electronic Attack Systems Program Office (ACEASPO) signed a contract for the upgrade of the General Electric F414 Engine Test Cells at RAAF bases Amberley and Williamtown. It is expected that the upgrades will be complete in early to mid-2025.

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GelSight, Meta AI release Digit 360 tactile sensor for robotic fingers

Robotics Business Review

This signifies the next stage of the partnership between the companies, which was established in 2021 with the launch of the Digit tactile sensor. GelSight said its elastomeric 3D imaging systems are currently used in aerospace, automotive, forensics, and robotics research labs worldwide. Apply to speak.

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Interview: Bryan Dean, CEO and co-founder, Dragonfly Aerospace

E&T

Bryan Dean is describing his personal mission for Dragonfly Aerospace that designs and manufactures satellite cameras for monitoring what’s happening on Earth from orbit. This is a key moment for Dragonfly Aerospace,” says the South African engineer, “and we are thrilled to be delivering EOS SAT-1 with a number of firsts.

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Machine Monitoring Boosts Aerospace Manufacturer's Utilization

Modern Machine Shop

After a successful trial at Enjet’s facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, the company’s machine utilization at the location rose from 378 hours per machine in April 2021 to 519 hours per machine in July 2022.

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View from India: Collaboration is the key to a cleaner aerospace sector

E&T

In the aerospace and defence industry too, the accent is on green or decarbonisation. Probably clean clear skies may drive aerospace manufacturers to vertically integrate their operations and support the environment. What could it mean in terms of aerospace and defence technologies? Knowledge-sharing opportunities could open up.