Vic Government funding 11 manufacturers for defence supply chain
The Victorian Government has awarded more than $800,000 to 11 manufacturing businesses to help them compete for contracts as part of the supply chain for Hanwha Defence Australia and other major defence businesses.
The successful companies are Blueroom Simulations, EnyGy, Lunar Outpost, R&I Instrument & Gear Co., Ribcraft Marine, Ronson Gears, Skills Leap Australia, Stahl Metall, Total Precision, TRJ Engineering and Vokke.
Matched grants of up to $100,000 will support manufacturers to undertake projects including systems or facility upgrades, obtaining necessary industry accreditations, and further research and product development programs.
For recipient Stahl Metall, the funding will enable the business to acquire a range of advanced manufacturing equipment that will help it improve product development and prototypes to seek further defence contracts.
Hanwha Defence Australia is delivering the Australian Government’s $1 billion LAND 8116 Phase 1 Protected Mobile Fires program featuring the Huntsman vehicles (AS9 Self Propelled Howitzer and AS10 Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle) and the $5–7 billion LAND 400 Phase 3, an infantry fighting vehicle.
The government says the programs will create more than 1000 direct jobs and hundreds more across the 2500 businesses in Victoria’s defence supply chain.
“We’ve set out a vision for Victoria to be a defence and aerospace powerhouse — and we’re backing our industry to grow and thrive,” said Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing Colin Brooks. “The Supply Chain Uplift Program gives Victorian manufacturers the best shot at winning substantial defence contracts, helping to create jobs and boost the economy.”
“This funding will help us scale our operations and strengthen our ability to support key programs like LAND 400 and LAND 8116,” said Anton Fonseka, Managing Director Stahl Metall. “It also reaffirms the importance of building a sovereign and resilient supply chain in Victoria that can compete globally and deliver lasting economic and strategic value.”
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