Opinion

18 Jul 2018

How much does an SME need to know about Defence policy and the strategic environment?

The answer to this question three or four years ago would have been… not much or nothing at all. ...

0

11 Jul 2018

Transformation of the Australian defence industry – From competition to collaboration

The world of manufacturing has traditionally been a highly competitive and often cut-throat business. In the past, price has been one of the key drive...

3

25 Jun 2018

Leading the race to integrate space

With the launch of the Australian Space Agency imminent, there is understandably a growing sense of excitement around all things space. ...

0

20 Jun 2018

Quality systems in the defence supply chain: Quality holds no compromises in defence applications

There has been an increased focus on Australian defence industry capability recently, with the inclusion of key projects that will greatly support Aus...

9

31 May 2018

The best frigate of whatever design: BMT

Bottom line: the best frigate is the one you have. The best frigate will ultimately be the one we select and build because they will become ours. Once...

5

30 Apr 2018

Endeavour Centre showcases Australian ingenuity and innovation

Lockheed Martin Australia recently opened the doors of its new state-of-the-art Endeavour Centre to showcase the work of Australian defence industry s...

0

16 Apr 2018

NSW companies hit the world stage at Defence Services Asia 2018

Tucked away in Kirrawee, south of Sydney, is a manufacturer that designs and produces some of the most advanced military armour in the world. ...

0

13 Apr 2018

SA businesses working to build the future of Australia’s defence

South Australia is fast becoming the focus and hub for defence manufacturing in Australia. Once referred to as “a big country town”, Adelaide cont...

9

12 Mar 2018

The value ex-service personnel bring to your workforce – A HR perspective

Managing any mid-life career change can be challenging, but for ex-service personnel, returning to civilian life is a bigger change than most. However...

1

12 Feb 2018

A focus on percentages will not alone achieve sovereign shipbuilding capability in Australia

Whether it be a debate around the Future Submarines or Future Frigates (did we forget about the OPVs?!), we have become fixated on attaining a particu...

4

20 Dec 2017

Buccaneer cube satellite a milestone for Australian industry

The launch of the UNSW Canberra Buccaneer cube satellite is a significant milestone in Australia’s next-generation space capability. The cubesat its...

0

20 Nov 2017

SME trade control

As articulated by the Commonwealth government’s Defence Industry Innovation and Defence Export agendas, a large part of the future economic success ...

3

12 Oct 2017

Seizing the day: Navigating the jobs of the future

Australian workers and suppliers have a great opportunity to participate in the federal government’s $35 billion SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. Th...

0

14 Sep 2017

5th generation capabilities – 5th generation challenges

Military supremacy in the 2020-2050 era will be dictated by a force’s ability to effectively employ fifth generation (or later) capabilities throug...

2

naval shipbuilding plan ndash first and next steps

9 Aug 2017

Naval Shipbuilding Plan – First and next steps

The May 2017 release of the Naval Shipbuilding Plan is an essential step in this vitally important national endeavour. To fully achieve its ambitious ...

3

28 Jun 2017

Training our forces in cyber self-defence – getting brilliant at the basics

‘Cyber’, when the word is said many images come to mind, power stations out of control, Hugh Jackman in the movie swordfish, the wanna-cry style r...

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steps to achieving lsquo operator centric acquisition rsquo for defence projects

6 Apr 2017

Three steps to achieving ‘operator centric acquisition’ for defence projects

The Australian defence sector is currently booming. With $195 billion committed to Defence over the next 10 years, industry participants can all b...

5

10 Mar 2017

Building defence capability: The vital role of collaboration

The importance of collaboration cannot be understated during this time of change. In fact, KMPG believe that it is the foundation for success. As the ...

4

20 Feb 2017

Don’t underestimate the power of proactive student engagement

In an increasingly competitive job market, the pathway for engineering graduates to obtain work in the defence industry out of university is perhaps ...

0

4 Jan 2017

Defence ERP insights and the need for veteran involvement

2016 was a seminal year for the Australian Defence Industry. The Whitepaper, First Principles Review, an inaugural Minister for Defence Industry and a...

4

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