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Weekly roundup of the publisher's five most-read stories: Victorian government grants to eleven manufacturers, Kongsberg defence export contracts, a federal grant for Iondrive, battery maker Energy Renaissance entering administration, and NSW recycling grants.

11 grants awarded under Supply Chain Uplift Program

Victoria's Supply Chain Uplift Program Round 5 grants, about $800,000 in total, went to eleven manufacturers preparing to supply Hanwha's Land 8116 and Land 400 Phase 3 defence vehicle programs.

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Roundup of Australian manufacturing news: Pure Foods Tasmania announces a rights issue, Traffic Technologies banks a shareholder raise, Austal USA appoints a president, and Hanwha's Australian defence chief steps down.

Grants awarded to Victorian businesses to support defence manufacturing

Four Victorian manufacturers received state grants under a defence supply chain program, positioning them to join Hanwha's howitzer supply chain; Hanwha separately won the LAND 400 Phase 3 contract.

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Corvus to boost precision manufacture with MMI funds

Melbourne defence manufacturer Corvus will use a $3 million federal Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant to install precision machinery in Victoria and create over 300 jobs, while partnering with Hanwha on army vehicle bids.

$10 million in grants announced for prospective LAND 8116 suppliers in Victoria

Victoria's government is offering ten million dollars in grants, up to one hundred thousand each, helping small manufacturers qualify as suppliers for Hanwha's howitzer contract. No recipients named yet.