The PM's Industry 4.0 Taskforce has signed a cooperative agreement with its German counterpart to advance the manufacturing sectors of both Australia and Germany and SME support to benefit from the opportunities of the standard is a strong focus.
In other news the UK will integrate the Meteor BVRAAM onto its F-35s, the first Grand Challenge to develop technology to counter improvised threats is launched, and Leidos is recognised for its work on a US unmanned ASW program.
Finally as we went to press, Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne announced an additional Naval Shipbuilding Industry briefing will be held in Launceston on 3 May 2017,
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Industry 4.0 agreement for digital transformation
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Meteor BVRAAM for UK F-35s
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Next Gen aircraft threat warning solution launched
The 3DAWS suite protects aircraft during complex, multi-threat engagement scenarios through a layered countermeasure defence. more»
DCNS & DMTC partner to extend shipbuilding expertise
The two organisations will collaborate on developing technical expertise and building industrial capacity within Australian maritime sector supply chains. more»
Leidos awarded for unmanned ASW work
The company was recognised or its support of DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel program. more»
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