The Morrison Government’s pledge to ensure the benefits of its investment in Defence capability flow to Aussie businesses is gaining momentum, with three local companies awarded contracts totalling more than $800,000 to support the Hunter class frigate program. BAE Systems Australia has brought forward prototyping contract agreements with South Australian-based companies Century Engineering and Novafast International, and Victorian firm Mackay Consolidated Industries.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price welcomed the latest step forward for the Government’s signature Australian Industry Capability policy, which is delivering jobs and ensuring competitive Australian businesses get the opportunity to participate in Defence programs.
“This is the latest example of this Government’s commitment to developing a world-class sovereign defence industrial capability and ensuring that Australian industry and workers build the capability the Australian Defence Force needs to keep us safe,” Minister Price said....MORE
