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Thales partnered western Sydney SME ready and able to support Collins Class upgrades
Western Sydney-based SME Baker & Provan in collaboration with Thales have manufactured the Modular Cylindrical Array (MCA) frames, ready for use...
June 24 2020
In the face of a rising region, is Australia really a ‘middle power’?
Australia has long been described as a ‘middle power’, particularly within the post-Second World War order – however, in the face of a rising Indo-Pacific,...
May 29 2020
UniSA boosts support for defence industry careers with new masters offering
The University of South Australia is providing an avenue for defence industry engineers aspiring to move into senior engineering and leadership positions, with a better...
May 19 2020
TAFE SA, Groupe FIVA collaboration to focus on skills needs
TAFE SA has signed a memorandum of understanding with French engineering services company Groupe FIVA and its two related Adelaide companies, Cadgile and Kadego Engineering,...
February 24 2020
Supporting allied long-range strike: Reviving the B-1R regional bomber concept
Following revelations that the US would begin retiring its fleet of Cold War-era B-1 Lancer bombers due to increased focus on the US Air Force’s next-generation B-21...
February 18 2020
Army to receive next-generation air defence radars
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price have announced a multibillion-dollar contract with Canberra-based CEA Technologies to provide the...
November 16 2019
LAND 19 team takes shape as deal struck between Kongsberg and Daronmont
Kongsberg Defence Australia has announced it has selected Daronmont Technologies to provide shelter and shelter equipped solutions for the NASAMS system’s Fire...
July 29 2019
Qatar joins global NASAMS family with US$2.2bn deal
Raytheon has confirmed a US$2.2 billion agreement with the State of Qatar as part of two direct commercial sales for an additional integrated air and missile defence...
July 15 2019
Australian War Memorial commissions first female Aboriginal official war artist
The Australian War Memorial has commissioned a body of work by artist Megan Cope, making her the Memorial’s first female Aboriginal official war artist.
July 12 2019
TAFE NSW strengthens pathways to naval shipbuilding jobs
TAFE NSW has confirmed a partnership with the Naval Shipbuilding College to support more people to secure careers in the rapidly expanding naval shipbuilding, supply and...
July 05 2019
Navy initiative provides opportunity to expand career options
Two submariner Warrant Officers have been given the opportunity to progress into the commission ranks as part of the Royal Australian Navy’s Associate Engineers Direct...
June 26 2019
Australian businesses to build Hunter Class frigate prototyping blocks
Australian businesses that supply equipment and services, from scaffolding and pipes to deck coverings and insulation, will today learn how to secure an estimated $20 million...
June 25 2019
On Point: Supporting the transition of veterans into post-service careers
Veterans often face a troubling transition from their time in uniform. As Australia’s defence industry continues to develop and the national economy continues to...
June 25 2019
Contract signed for new air defence system
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price have announced the signing of an acquisition contract between Defence and Raytheon...
June 24 2019
Graduates hunt frigate opportunities at Osborne
Fifty graduates visited the Osborne Naval Shipyard this week to learn more about the newest part of BAE Systems' business, ASC Shipbuilding, and witnessed first-hand the...
June 21 2019
Navy work experience opens students’ eyes to defence careers
Six Casuarina Senior College students have gained valuable insight into Defence careers through a hands-on work experience week with the Royal Australian Navy, developed...
June 12 2019
Minor, middle or great power? Defining Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific
The rise of Indo-Pacific Asia is serving to exacerbate Australia’s identity crisis, with politics playing an important role in navigating the quagmire of ideas to...
May 01 2019
The teeth in China’s anti-access/area denial defences
China’s pursuit of a reliable counter to US and allied multi-domain power projection platforms like carrier strike groups has resulted in the development of an...
April 24 2019
Australian-first facility to support Army and industry development
Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has officially confirmed a major milestone for the Army’s $2.5 billion inner tier air and missile defence system.
March 25 2019
Lockheed, RDA Hunter, University of Newcastle to grow future defence workforce
A new partnership between Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and the University of Newcastle will help to develop the “future...
February 27 2019
