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23 Nov 2018

Global wrap-up: Russia secures $1.5bn air defence missile deal, Korea accepts first KC-30A tanker

This global wrap-up provides key updates of industry developments across the globe, including new procurement deals, capability introductions and key ...

23 Nov 2018

AIR4 event helps young women soar

The Air Force has hosted its inaugural AIR4 event at Melbourne’s Luna Park, which aims to encourage young women to pursue science, technology, engin...

23 Nov 2018

Cyber security training centre opened in Canberra

The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) has opened a new Training Security Operations Centre (TSOC) in what is an Australian-first for cyber securi...

23 Nov 2018

Cobham welcomes Team Reaper Australia decision

Cobham Aviation Services has welcomed the Australian government’s RPAS decision to select General Atomics and its Reaper system to support the AIR 7...

22 Nov 2018

Government announces multimillion-dollar injection to support defence innovation

Five Australian companies have secured $12 million to develop leading-edge defence technologies. ...

22 Nov 2018

Asia's up and coming fighter powers

The decreasing cost of powerful fighter aircraft is paving the way for rising powers to invest heavily in potent air dominance and air superiority pla...

22 Nov 2018

STEM program provides pathway to defence industry

P-TECH’s educational program in Australia is proving a success, with students around the country afforded direct access to defence companies and hel...

22 Nov 2018

‘The ultimate high ground’ to secure space and Australia’s potential in it

While controversial, the announcement of the US Space Force has prompted a flurry of activity as nations, including Australia, seek to secure their ...

22 Nov 2018

F-35 countdown: USAF highlight surge capability of fifth-gen platform

The US Air Force has unveiled the rapid deployment capability of the F-35 at a major tactical and support exercise in Utah. The first-ever F-35 ‘ele...

22 Nov 2018

Government launches grants to support Aussie defence SMEs

Under a new government scheme, SME businesses in the defence industry could receive a $1 million grant to invest in projects built for Defence’s st...

22 Nov 2018

Swiss precision to help defence materiel partnership

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swiss government to strengthen the burgeoning defence materiel an...

21 Nov 2018

F-35 countdown: Fifth-gen training VR for the future fighter

Virtual reality (VR) is now reshaping the training environment for Australia’s F-35, enabling improved aircraft familiarisation and task training fo...

21 Nov 2018

Asia’s simmering fighter race

As Australia and other regional allies prepares to receive their first F-35s, regional air forces have been modernising and expanding their own figh...

21 Nov 2018

Austrade seeks applicants for US Cyber Security Mission

AusTrade, in partnership with AustCyber, is seeking applicants from cyber security firms to join a targeted mission to the US in February and March 20...

21 Nov 2018

Australia and New Zealand announce cyber co-operation initiative

Australia and New Zealand have announced a joint commitment to enhance cyber resilience in the Pacific region. ...

21 Nov 2018

DoD commence sale process for Bulimba Barracks

The Department of Defence has commenced the first stage of the open market sale process for Brisbane’s Bulimba Barracks. ...

20 Nov 2018

Defence to highlight future of unmanned operations at Autonomous Warrior 18

Defence, in partnership with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), is hosting a major demonstration of trusted autonomous systems in and a...

20 Nov 2018

F-35 countdown: Developing Australia’s advanced manufacturing capability

As production for the F-35 continues to ramp up, the advanced materials that give the fifth-generation fighter its stealth capabilities are serving a...

20 Nov 2018

BAE brings in summer interns

BAE Systems has welcomed 24 university students to its summer internship program and will work in a range of engineering, program management and fun...

20 Nov 2018

DST and UQ announce collaboration for high-speed flight research

Defence Science and Technology (DST) and the University of Queensland (UQ) have announced a collaboration agreement to undertake advanced research in ...

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Dec 17 2018

Industry helps to keep us ‘battle ready and deployed’: RADM Mead

The relationship between industry and Navy serves a critical role in supporting the introduction of ...

Dec 17 2018

NSW announces Avalon Airshow delegation

NSW defence and aerospace companies will showcase their capabilities to an international audience at...

Dec 17 2018

Focus shifts to Navy modernisation

Last week was busy for both industry and the Royal Australian Navy, with the next phase of the gover...

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