Australian Munitions in the Press
Thales Australia welcomes Government Investment in local munition manufacturing for Defence
This investment is a vote of confidence in the capability of Australian industry to support the Government’s objectives to build this important sovereign capability right here in Australia. Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Pat Conroy MP said, The Albanese…
Australian-made BLU-111 bombs enter service
A new-generation air-to-ground munition manufactured by Thales Australia has been introduced into Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) service, it was announced 17 January. The BLU-111(AUS)B/B is designed as a direct replacement for the older-generation Mk 82 500lb iron bombs Click…
Refined Industries credits partnership as key to new growth
Constant innovation and customer focus have been key to the success of Refined Industries in building long term partnerships and accelerating business growth. Refined Industries is a plastic injection moulding company based in Carrum Downs, Victoria. Manufacturing a diverse range…
DTD Engineering seizes supply chain opportunity post COVID-19 disruptions
The importance of having trusted local suppliers has proven essential, with Australian-owned DTD Engineering stepping up to meet a supply chain gap caused by COVID-19. DTD Engineering is a stainless, mild steel and aluminium fabricator SME based in Thurgoona, on…
P&G Paper Tubes: a supply chain success story creating local opportunities
With competitive prices and a fast turnaround speed, there is no wonder P&G Paper Tubes are popular Australia and New Zealand wide. P&G Paper Tubes are an Australian manufacturer specialising in spiral wound cardboard tubes and cores since 2017. The…
US approves Australian TNT for military use
The US Department of Defense has certified Australian-made TNT to military specifications, paving the way for Australian TNT to be exported to the US from the Commonwealth-owned and Thales-operated plant in Mulwala, NSW. Read more
Australian Supply Chain Spending Hits Record High Despite COVID-19 Disruption
Accenture analysis finds Thales Australia’s payments to Australian suppliers hit a record high in 2020. In 2020 Thales spent $657m with 1841 Australian suppliers, and $1.9bn over the three years 2018-20. Thales spending supported 2,051 direct jobs along the Australian…
Australia’s Sovereign Guided Weapons Heritage
Corry Roberts, Vice President Land, Thales Australia & New Zealand There has been much made of the Prime Minister’s announcement in late March of the creation of an Australian Sovereign Guided Weapons Manufacturing Enterprise. And rightly so. This is a…