Thales starts construction of new Lithgow weapon facility
New investment will see a modern manufacturing facility built at Lithgow. (Thales Australia)
Thales is expanding its weapons production capacity at Lithgow in Australia.
On 21 February, Thales Australia commenced construction of a new advanced manufacturing and integration hub at its Lithgow Arms facility in New South Wales. A sod-turning ceremony marked the occasion.
The purpose-built production facility, designed to produce next-generation Australian-designed weapons, will integrate new digital technologies such as 3D printing with traditional precision manufacturing processes.
The facility will also possess automated electro-plating and other metal treatments. Additionally, there will be a live-fire test and evaluation range for weapon qualification and integration.
Thales Australia announced an investment of A$6.5 million ($4.8 million) for this project’s first phase. The facility will also house collaboration
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