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4 Apr 2019

Thales finalises €4.8bn acquisition of Gemalto

Thales has announced the successful acquisition of data and network cyber security specialist Gemalto after a 15-month period of negotiations betwe...

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3 Apr 2019

SEA signals planned growth in Aus & NZ

UK defence and security electronics system specialist SEA has appointed Jim Manson as its business development advisor, in order to “develop its pre...

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3 Apr 2019

ADF and military partners train in humanitarian relief during Balikatan 19

A major international military exercise in the Philippines, jointly hosted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and US Indo-Pacific Command, has la...

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3 Apr 2019

Budget 2019: What it means for Defence and industry

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down his first budget ahead of a proposed election to be held in May, here’s what it means for Defence and broa...

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3 Apr 2019

ASC welcomes new board director

Minister for Finance and the Public Service Mathias Cormann has appointed Geoff Rohrsheim to ASC’s board as a non-executive director. ...

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3 Apr 2019

A place to share stories and remember mates for veterans old and young

The Royal Automobile Club of Australia in Sydney shares a proud history of supporting Australia’s retired and serving defence personnel, providing ...

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2 Apr 2019

Government officials inspect first Australian Boxer CRV in Germany

Australia’s ambassador to Germany Lynette Wood, senior Australian military officials and representatives from Rheinmetall attended an official inspe...

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2 Apr 2019

$436m Helicopter Aircrew Training System achieves IOC

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has announced that the Australian Defence Force’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) had successfully achie...

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2 Apr 2019

Indo-Pacific Endeavour ’19 wraps up Sri Lanka visit

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19) Joint Task Force has departed Sri Lanka following Australia’s largest Defence engagement activity with the n...

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2 Apr 2019

Contract awarded to support ADF infrastructure upgrades in north Queensland

A joint venture between FK Gardner and AECOM (FKG AECOM) has been contracted to deliver the planning phase of the North Queensland Mid-Term Refresh P...

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2 Apr 2019

HMAS Brisbane integrates 5th-gen fighters during training exercise

Exercise Diamond Shield 2019 has seen the successful integration and operation of Australia’s F-35A Lightning II with HMAS Brisbane and Melbourne...

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2 Apr 2019

New website to help transitioning veterans find employment

The Australian Defence Force Transition and Civil Recognition website has been launched, which will assist ADF members to seek recognition of prior le...

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1 Apr 2019

Defence completes Cyclone Trevor support mission

The Australian Defence Force has concluded its support mission for Tropical Cyclone Trevor in the Northern Territory, after successfully contributing ...

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1 Apr 2019

From the Tribal Class to Hunter: A history of women supporting Australian naval shipbuilding

With our brightest women continuing to excel in skilled and professional naval shipbuilding careers, industry has renewed its focus on securing the pe...

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1 Apr 2019

Lost Australian soldiers identified from Battle of Fromelles

The 2019 Fromelles Identification Board has formally identified seven Australian soldiers who fought and died in the attack at Fromelles in France dur...

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1 Apr 2019

Forging closer ties with Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee

Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne and an Australian ministerial delegation have hosted their Singaporean counterparts as part of the 11th Singapor...

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1 Apr 2019

NIOA develops test and evaluation services for small arms

NIOA has confirmed it has helped a number of agencies to develop internal standard operating procedures and equipment for the evaluation of the sa...

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1 Apr 2019

National security and relationships key to coexistence in Woomera

The Commonwealth government has released the report of a review by Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM into coexistence arrangements in the Woomera Prohibited A...

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1 Apr 2019

Defence Innovation Network calling for ‘Pilot Project’ contributors

The NSW Defence Innovation Network is inviting industry and Defence stakeholders to participate in a program to help identify important defence chall...

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1 Apr 2019

ANAO expresses concerns for Anzac Class sustainment program

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released its report into the sustainment arrangements the Royal Australian Navy has put in place for t...

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