Defence & Aerospace

Boxer armoured vehicle. | Newsreel

Bats and boxers drive billions for defence industry

Queensland’s defence manufacturing industry has received a shot in the arm with two recent billion-dollar announcements. Following approval by the German Parliament
Read more 3 April 2024
Reserve astronaut Dr Meganne Christian. | Newsreel

Hopes high for more Aussies to become astronauts

All Australians should be in the running to be part of the nation’s first manned space flight, according to Australian-raised reserve astronaut Dr Meganne
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Artist's impression of lunar rover on moon. | Newsreel

Brisbane’s Raytracer shoots for the moon

A Brisbane-based space technology company has joined the team tasked with designing Australia’s first lunar rover. Raytracer, headquartered in Bowen Hills, has joined
Read more 22 March 2024
Person in defence meeting. | Newsreel

Australian defence industry critical to national security

The Federal Government has released a plan that defines the strategic rationale for a sovereign defence industrial base and sets out pathways for maximising support for
Read more 5 March 2024