Australian Department of Defence: Australia Fires Up Second Artillery Forging Capability
June 09, 2026
June 09, 2026
CANBERRA, Australia, June 9 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release:
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Australia fires up second artillery forging capability
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new forging capability to produce large calibre ammunition for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Queensland, continuing its commitment to locally manufactured guided weapons and explosive . . .
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Australia fires up second artillery forging capability
The Albanese Government has signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new forging capability to produce large calibre ammunition for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Queensland, continuing its commitment to locally manufactured guided weapons and explosive . . .