THE WHISKEY PROJECT GROUP NEWS

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) is expanding globally, highlighted by the USMC's acceptance of four Whiskey Bravo reconnaissance craft, exceeding US naval standards. TWPG has established a new 50-acre US headquarters and manufacturing hub in North Carolina, expected to create over 50 jobs. To support this growth and its partnerships with the USMC and ADF, TWPG has appointed Leisha Johnstone as COO and Paul McGauley as Head of Supply Chain at its Sydney headquarters, bringing significant defense sector and supply chain expertise to scale operations and enhance global delivery of their advanced tactical watercraft.

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a veteran-founded manufacturer of tactical watercraft, is expanding its NSW operations by 125% with a new 1,024 sqm facility in Newcastle, the former Moda boats site. This expansion will create skilled jobs, boost local manufacturing for commercial and defense clients like Naiad, SES, and the Australian Navy, and further establish NSW as a leader in advanced shipbuilding.

Veteran-founded tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) won the Emerging Exporter Award at the 62nd Australian Export Awards. The win highlights TWPG’s export growth and sovereign capability through its NSW facilities in Belrose, Gosford, Morisset, Yamba, and Newcastle. CEO Darren Schuback thanked Austrade’s global support and acknowledged the team’s five years of grit, determination, and innovation behind this national recognition.

The Australian veteran-founded The Whiskey Project Group is expanding into the US with a new 50-acre manufacturing facility along North Carolina’s Chowan River. The site will create over 50 jobs across 100,000 square feet of fabrication and warehousing space, boosting TWPG’s capacity to design and maintain lightweight aluminium and composite vessels.

TWPG has acquired New Zealand-based KJL Sails to strengthen its Pacific presence and secure its supply chain of specialised maritime technology. Known for sail and foam collar production, KJL has long supported top-tier vessels, including NAiAd patrol and commercial craft.

The Whiskey Project Group has appointed Colonel John Lowry III (retired) to its Australian Board and Major General Paul Kennedy (retired) to its US Board. Their strategic insight comes at a pivotal time as TWPG expands into the US. These appointments strengthen TWPG’s commitment to delivering next-generation tactical watercraft for Australia, the United States, and global allies.

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has been selected to build two new Landing Craft Light (LCL) for the Royal Australian Navy’s ADV Reliant. The aluminium vessels offer greater speed and capability, supporting local jobs and supply chains. Construction begins in August 2024, with delivery set for early 2025.

Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer, The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), has successfully delivered the first two (2) 11-metre Whiskey Bravo – Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft (MMRC), to the United States Marine Corps (USMC) at the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, in Southern California.

The vessels have been accepted by the Marine Corps War Fighting Lab (MCWL) and are being used extensively by the reconnaissance Marines to host and trial a number of different mission payloads.