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Date News item
22/06/2020 Support for businesses impacted by COVID-19
3/06/2020 Changes to Team Defence Australia event application process
23/04/2020 Major defence tender opportunity - LAND 8140
7/04/2020 Important notice for Queensland defence industries - COVID-19 response
11/11/2019 Defence Business 101 dates announced for Queensland for November and December 2019
20/05/2019 Defence Business 101 dates announced for Queensland for May and June 2019
20/05/2019 Dates announced for Tendering for Defence and Pitching for Defence workshops
16/05/2019 Quad Chart Workshop dates announced for May and June 2019
20/12/2018 Queensland’s EPE signs Master Service Agreement with New Zealand Defence Force
15/11/2018 Is the defence industry for you? Defence Business 101 dates announced for December
4/05/2018 Quad Chart Workshop dates announced for 2018
13/03/2018 Leidos seeks industry participation for JP2060 Phase 4 bid
13/03/2018 Applications open for trade mission to Paris – Eurosatory Defence and Security Expo
6/03/2018 Queenslander takes out AIDN Young Achiever Award
5/03/2018 Brisbane-based EPE rates in top 20 SME suppliers to Defence
28/06/2017 Queensland's heavy vehicle capability delivers new trucks to Army and jobs for the state
28/06/2017 Groups join forces to promote helicopter industry at Rotortech 2018 in Queensland
13/06/2017 New defence industry export award recognises Queensland's outstanding capability
07/06/2017 Leidos seeks industry participation for JP2060 Phase 3 bid
24/05/2017 Nominate now for maritime innovation awards
10/05/2017 First Australian customer for counter drone technology
12/04/2017 Defence Business 101 dates announced for 2017
10/04/2017 Quad Chart Workshop dates announced for 2017
29/03/2017 Industry feature: Aerospace Engineer – “it’s not just a job, it’s a passion”
17/03/2017 TAE wins aerospace award for wearable technology developed in Australia
15/03/2017 Vector Aerospace signs exclusive MRO contract at Avalon
15/03/2017 Counter drone technology debuts in Queensland
30/01/2017 Defence Industrial Capabilities Assessment Industry Survey closing soon
22/12/2016 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 14
22/12/2016 Insights from the Queensland Defence Industries' and Aerospace Envoy
09/12/2016 TAFE Queensland builds big rig skills
02/12/2016 Dalby business develops new product for the ADF's Chinook helicopters
03/11/2016 Applications open for trade mission to Malaysian maritime and aerospace exhibition
03/11/2016 Advance Queensland Program launches remotely piloted aircraft research
03/11/2016 Upcoming opportunities – F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Global Support Solution
01/11/2016 New Chinook maintenance contract for Boeing in Townsville
21/10/2016 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 13
20/10/2016 Insights from the Queensland Defence Industries' and Aerospace Envoy
17/10/2016 LAND 400 Phase 2 – Australian industry supply chain opportunities
22/06/2016 Team Defence Australia announces 2016–17 events program
10/06/2016 Industry opportunity with retender of the Defence Infrastructure Panel
03/06/2016 Department of Defence calls for ideas to boost defence capability
31/05/2016 Industry opportunities with Amberley defence facilities upgrade
26/05/2016 Team Defence Australia trade mission to Farnborough International Airshow
24/05/2016 Quad Chart Workshop dates announced
17/05/2016 Nominations open for National Defence Innovation Awards
09/05/2016 Queensland Government releases Aerospace 10-Year Roadmap discussion paper
05/05/2016 SEA 1000 Future Submarine Program partners announced
02/03/2016 TAE's new wearable technology set to boost aerospace maintenance efficiencies
01/03/2016 Boeing to boost local recruitment to meet defence contract demands
25/02/2016 YOURJET launches Australian operations at Singapore Airshow
18/02/2016 Defence Business 101 seminar dates announced for Qld
17/02/2016 Qld defence organisations on show at Singapore Airshow
08/02/2016 2016 UAV Challenge rules released
08/02/2016 Commercialisation opportunities announced by US Government's Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office
01/02/2016 AIDN Queensland Young Achiever Award winner announced
16/12/2015 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 12
15/12/2015 Queensland company involved in development of world first maritime satcom terminal
08/12/2015 Celebrating Queensland's defence industry
07/12/2015 Changes to contracting legislation
02/12/2015 NIOA secures contract with New Zealand Defence Force
05/11/2015 New C-17A Globemaster III arrives at RAAF Base Amberley
05/11/2015 What workforce and training issues do you face in the aerospace industry?
04/11/2015 Heat Treatment Australia cleans up at awards ceremonies
22/10/2015 AIDN Queensland Young Achiever Award nominations now open
15/10/2015 New permanent Air Force squadron in Weipa
15/10/2015 Craig International Ballistics opens new smart manufacturing facility
09/10/2015 Queensland companies shine at export awards
09/10/2015 Siemens signs historic research agreement with QUT and DST Group
08/10/2015 Queensland company wins prestigious maritime innovation award
01/10/2015 Potential for Queensland companies to secure valuable JSF-related contracts
01/10/2015 Queensland Defence facilities upgrades to benefit military, industry and community
24/09/2015 Queensland defence companies shortlisted for Premier of Queensland Export Awards
21/09/2015 Students set for Queensland's world-renowned UAV Challenge
18/09/2015 New Chinook helicopters to be operated and maintained from North Queensland
17/09/2015 Queensland innovators shortlisted for maritime awards
17/09/2015 Noosa students top SUBS in Schools technology challenge
16/09/2015 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 11
08/09/2015 Innovators to pitch ideas at Pacific 2015 maritime expo
08/09/2015 Boeing wins Defence contract to upgrade battlefield communications network
03/09/2015 Joint Australia-US hypersonic flight research trialled
02/09/2015 EM Solutions' first Ka-Multiband Diamond Series shipment underway
28/08/2015 New military capability to be demonstrated off North Queensland coast
24/08/2015 Kim Gillis appointed Defence's New Deputy Secretary CASG
21/08/2015 Queensland Defence sites to benefit from proposed facilities upgrades
19/08/2015 Upcoming tender opportunity – JP 2096
19/08/2015 Applications open for inaugural Advance Queensland Research Fellowships
07/08/2015 Ferra awarded Northrop Grumman contract for US Navy Triton UAS
29/07/2015 TAE to commercialise wearable technology for aerospace industry
29/07/2015 NIOA to supply Australian Army with new lightweight grenade launchers
28/07/2015 Defence Envoy addresses Aircraft Airworthiness and Sustainment Conference dinner
28/07/2015 Australian Government commits $5 million to Skilling Australia's Defence Industry program
27/07/2015 Queensland Government continues support for UAV Challenge
22/07/2015 $71.8 million facilities project approved for RAAF Base Amberley
14/07/2015 Army Innovation Day 2015 to showcase human factors technologies
14/07/2015 Asia Pacific Aerospace wins contract extension for defence helicopters
06/07/2015 Two new KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport planes for RAAF Amberley
06/07/2015 NIOA tests HMAS Canberra's cannons at Brisbane facility
02/07/2015 2015 Aircraft Airworthiness and Sustainment (Australia) Conference
29/06/2015 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 10
19/06/2015 Defence business-to-business speed meetings event (30 June 2015)
18/06/2015 Micreo partners on first-of-a-kind counter-improvised explosive device equipment
15/06/2015 Toll Remote Logistics win Excellence in Military Logistics award
09/06/2015 Nominations open for Maritime Industry Innovation awards
01/06/2015 BSE Maritime Solutions committed to establishing Cairns as hub for Minor War Vessels
27/05/2015 Insitu Pacific opens new manufacturing facility in Alderley
22/05/2015 Hone your elevator pitch at upcoming defence workshop
15/05/2015 How the federal budget impacts defence industries in Queensland
06/05/2015 Boeing to upgrade maintenance trainers at RAAF Base Amberley
06/05/2015 Australian Army commissions two new Boeing CH-47F Chinook aircraft in Townsville
06/05/2015 Queensland company Air360 obtains CASA Part 21G production certificate
04/05/2015 Participate in Team Defence Australia mission to DSEI 2015 - applications now open
04/05/2015 Queensland company Ferra manufactures JDAM wing kits
01/05/2015 UAV Challenge features in Qantas inflight magazine
01/05/2015 ADM story: Queensland company Military and Aviation Spares delivers for Defence
30/04/2015 Airbus Group Australia Pacific and Defence Materiel Organisation commission joint helicopter support centre in Brisbane
30/04/2015 Participate in Team Defence Australia mission to Seoul ADEX 2015 - applications now open
28/04/2015 EM Solutions introduces Ka-Multiband Diamond Series
28/04/2015 Thales opens new facility in Townsville
28/04/2015 BSE Maritime Solutions to establish additional dockyard facility in Brisbane at The Yard
27/04/2015 Queensland Defence Industries' Envoy lays official wreath at Villers-Bretonneux Anzac Day dawn service
23/04/2015 New $10 million Aviation Australia facility to be constructed in Queensland
22/04/2015 Gold Coast company Craig International Ballistics wins Land 125 Phase 3B contract
10/04/2015 Prime Minister announces acquisition of two more C-17 aircraft and RAAF Base Amberley upgrade
02/04/2015 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 9
31/03/2015 New Minister visits Cubic's Australian headquarters in Townsville
31/03/2015 New chiefs of Army and Air Force named
26/03/2015 Are you ready for the defence market?
26/03/2015 Insitu Pacific support disaster relief efforts in Queensland
25/03/2015 New Joint Logistics Unit at RAAF Base Amberley officially opened
18/03/2015 Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2015 passes Parliament
17/03/2015 Queensland-based company Micreo supplying to US production contract
12/03/2015 General Dynamics Land Systems and Thales Australia team up for LAND 400
10/03/2015 Funding opportunities for Australian companies with Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office
06/03/2015 Boeing Defence Australia invites expressions of interest for LAND 400
27/02/2015 Aerospace Australia Innovation Award won by Queensland PhD student
27/02/2015 Queensland research breakthroughs increase UAV commercialisation potential
27/02/2015 Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference – call for abstracts
26/02/2015 TAE wins another defence contract signalling potential jobs growth
25/02/2015 Archerfield Airport welcomes new General Manager
24/02/2015 New UAV Challenge Medical Express announced
24/02/2015 Ipswich supplier information session for Army squadron relocation project
20/02/2015 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 8
19/02/2015 First pass approval given for Land 400 Phase 2
12/02/2015 Flying Colours Aviation completes Virgin Australia repainting project
10/02/2015 TAE to deliver regional support for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Australia
06/02/2015 Queensland PhD student nominated for national aviation award
03/02/2015 Military & Aviation Spares receives Boeing Supplier Excellence Award
27/01/2015 Applications open for defence trade delegation to International Paris Air Show
15/01/2015 Lambdatron develops green-powered drone capable of recharging in the air
05/01/2015 Queensland simulators used at Australian Junior Gliding Championships
18/12/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 7
18/12/2014 Trade visitor pre-registration now open for Avalon 2015
18/12/2014 Public comment sought on Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2015
18/12/2014 Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2014-15
08/12/2014 Townsville Bulk Storage and Handling commission Townsville Berth 10 crane
08/12/2014 Pilot and aircraft maintenance engineering training to be offered at Wellcamp Airport
01/12/2014 UAV Challenge gains international publicity
28/11/2014 JCU researchers developing world-first treatment for injured soldiers
28/11/2014 Fiji sanctions repealed
28/11/2014 Opportunity to showcase capability to US Comparative Technology Office
21/11/2014 New DiscoverAllDrones offer flight times of up to five hours
18/11/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 6
18/11/2014 Commercial defence stream added to ASMEX 2015 program
04/11/2014 Accelerating Commercialisation Programme launched
29/10/2014 Quik Corp secures $20 million contract to supply ultra-light fire appliances
27/10/2014 Ryan Aerospace launching new helicopter simulator control system
24/10/2014 Chinook helicopter pilots to now train in Queensland
21/10/2014 Airbus to conduct technical modification of ARH Tigers in Queensland
21/10/2014 Nominate now for national innovation awards
17/10/2014 Queensland defence companies recognised at Premier of Queensland's Export Awards
07/10/2014 Two new C-17 Globemasters to be based at Amberley
07/10/2014 Business leaders invited to attend G20 summit
02/10/2014 Public submissions invited to First Principles Review
26/09/2014 Amberley confirmed as future base for C-27J fleet
26/09/2014 Becker Helicopters wins Telstra Small Business Award
19/09/2014 Defence fashion parade to celebrate local manufacturers
15/09/2014 Team Defence Australia calling for applications for IDEX and LIMA 2015
10/09/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 5
08/09/2014 No.1 Combat Communication Squadron relocating to Amberley
04/09/2014 RMMVA awards key Land 121 Ph 3B subcontract to Holmwood Highgate
04/09/2014 Team Defence Australia calling for applications to participate in EXPONAVAL Chile
04/09/2014 Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport to support QantasLink passenger flights
03/09/2014 EM Solutions opens new Brisbane facility
01/09/2014 New charges for defence security clearances
27/08/2014 UAS technology used for weed detection in FNQ
27/08/2014 Insitu Pacific conduct UAS trial with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
25/08/2014 Armour specialists invest in new technology
18/08/2014 Applications called for Team Defence Australia participation
15/08/2014 Export control measures are changing
14/08/2014 Industry Skills Fund established
08/08/2014 Byfield Optics claims world first in binocular innovation
08/08/2014 Submissions to 2015 Defence White Paper open
31/07/2014 Micreo receives prestigious defence supply chain award
29/07/2014 Land Forces 2014 trade visitor registration now open
25/07/2014 Upcoming tender opportunity - CH-47F
25/07/2014 JCU provides specialist care for defence dogs
24/07/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 4
22/07/2014 RGM Maintenance opens new heavy vehicle facility in Townsville
17/07/2014 Queensland Defence Industries Envoy address at estimates hearing
16/07/2014 Australian Aerospace Limited rebranded as Airbus Group Australia Pacific
16/07/2014 NIOA moves to new state-of-the-art facility
09/07/2014 Defence Industries Queensland function hosted by Deputy Premier
04/07/2014 Flying Colours Aviation secures C-130J paint contract
03/07/2014 Reef Ranger constructed by Marine Engineering Consultants launched
02/07/2014 Amplus Group now wholly owned subsidiary of Byron Group
26/06/2014 Army Chinook facilities to be upgraded at RAAF base Townsville
25/06/2014 Queensland Defence Industries Envoy speech notes from Parliament House event on 24 June 2014 (PDF icon 60 KB)
14/06/2014 Microair expands into in-flight entertainment
09/06/2014 Honeywell and TAE to establish M1A1 Abrams Engine Depot
03/06/2014 UQ PhD student develops new composite welding process
11/05/2014 Aluminium Boats Australia refurbishes fifth Armidale Class Patrol Vessel (PDF icon 450 KB)
05/06/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 3
02/06/2014 Defence supplier Micreo wins Technology Application of the Year Award (PDF icon 134 KB)
30/05/2014 Lambdatron finalist in 2014 Telstra Business Awards
21/05/2014 P&W Marine Engineers win MIGAS Small Host Employer of the Year
06/05/2014 Innovative Deck Hatch given big tick by industry (PDF icon 106 KB)
02/05/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 2
23/04/2014 New patrol boat to beef up protection for the Reef
01/04/2014 EM Solutions awarded new Australian Defence Force CTD grant
28/03/2014 Defence Industries Queensland enews edition 1

Last updated: 25 Mar 2024