Government · 1 deal
Every published round Centre for Defence Industry Capability took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Precision Manufacturing | Grant | 2 Mar 2021 | $1m | Lead | @AuManufacturing (Tue 2 Mar 2021), @AuManufacturing (Wed 24 Feb 2021) |
Companies Centre for Defence Industry Capability has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Precision Manufacturing | 2 Mar 2021, Grant | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Centre for Defence Industry Capability, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Centre for Defence Industry Capability has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Centre for Defence Industry Capability did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Price | Defence Industry Minister | Defence Connect |
| Mark Ryan | Defence Business Advisor | Defence Connect |
Stories naming Centre for Defence Industry Capability. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Promoted profile of electronics manufacturer Elexon Electronics, recounting its government-supported manufacturing upgrade and offering SMEs advice on entering defence supply chains through grants, networking and agency services.
Braking systems maker Advanced Braking Technology receives a $240,000 defence grant to buy machinery, train staff and gain accreditation, supporting its work on the Hawkei vehicle with VEEM manufacturing.
Cyborg Dynamics and BIA5 have unveiled an Australian-built unmanned ground vehicle after a year of development, backed by a defence industry grant, a NASA-supplied platform and university research support.
Eleven Australian small manufacturers have received defence capability grants totalling almost five million dollars under a government programme, with individual awards listed for each recipient.
Applications open for a further round of a defence grants program; earlier recipients include three named manufacturers, with $12.4 million granted so far in amounts from $50,000 to $1 million.