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Australian Drone Manufacturer Opens New Melbourne Facility
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Freespace Operations has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne's Tullamarine industrial precinct. The company said the expansion will increase its ability to design, manufacture and test advanced...
Freespace Operations has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne's Tullamarine industrial precinct. The company said the expansion will increase its ability to design, manufacture and test advanced drone systems while creating additional skilled jobs in engineering, manufacturing and technology.
The new facility is expected to strengthen Australia's sovereign drone manufacturing capability and support the growing demand for unmanned aerial systems across commercial, emergency services and defence applications. Company representatives said the investment reflects confidence in Melbourne's advanced manufacturing sector and reinforces Victoria's position as a hub for aerospace innovation.
The site includes expanded production areas, testing facilities and engineering workspaces designed to support future product development. Industry leaders welcomed the announcement, saying investments in advanced manufacturing help drive innovation, create highly skilled employment and strengthen Australia's technology sector.
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Freespace Operations has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne's Tullamarine industrial precinct. The company said the expansion will increase its ability to design, manufacture and test advanced drone systems while creating additional skilled jobs in engineering, manufacturing and technology.
The new facility is expected to strengthen Australia's sovereign drone manufacturing capability and support the growing demand for unmanned aerial systems across commercial, emergency services and defence applications. Company representatives said the investment reflects confidence in Melbourne's advanced manufacturing sector and reinforces Victoria's position as a hub for aerospace innovation.
The site includes expanded production areas, testing facilities and engineering workspaces designed to support future product development. Industry leaders welcomed the announcement, saying investments in advanced manufacturing help drive innovation, create highly skilled employment and strengthen Australia's technology sector.
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