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Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy, convened the summit alongside the Minister for Finance, Senator… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP & others 12 Feb 25 Press Conference, Canberra SUBJECT/S: Investing in Australian-made radars to support Army’s long-range fires capability; Cook Islands; USAID; Oscar Jenkins; Trade; Trump Administration. The Hon Richard Marles MP | Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher & others 12 Feb 25 Investing in Australian-made radars to support Army’s long-range fires capability The Albanese Government is investing an additional $272 million to support local defence industry and Australian jobs, through the procurement of up to 14 multi-mission phased array radars (MMPARs) for the Australian Army. Canberra-based CEA Technologies will produce the phased array radars,… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 11 Feb 25 New head of ASCA appointed The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Brigadier Hugh Meggitt as the next head of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) for the Australian Defence Force.Brigadier Meggitt brings a wealth of expertise across innovation, capability delivery, and… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 10 Feb 25 Australian defence industry reaping the benefits of AUKUS trade reforms Australian businesses are already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Albanese Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024. In less than six months, these generational reforms have provided over 210 companies across… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 6 Feb 25 Albanese Government backs future made in Australia with funding for local companies to develop critical Defence capabilities The Albanese Government is investing in local innovation and a future made in Australia by backing two Canberra companies to continue developing electronic warfare technology under a program set up to produce critical capabilities for all three AUKUS nations. The Government today announced Advanced… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 22 Jan 25 Albanese Government building Australia’s future through investment in critical Defence technology The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, providing a financial boost to two local companies to support the rapid development of technology to degrade integrated air and missile defence systems (IAMD) of potential adversaries. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA)… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 22 Jan 25 New drone radio production line will boost advanced Defence manufacturing in SA The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, advancing a cutting-edge radio communications production line in South Australia through the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project. In July 2024, the Albanese Government announced its intention to invest over $100 million to boost the ADF’s… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 21 Jan 25 Radio interview, 5AA INTERVIEW WITH STACEY LEEFIVEAA ADELAIDETUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2025SUBJECTS: Announcement of a $262 million program to boost Australian defence industry, AUKUS agreement expected to remain in place, defence spending. STACEY LEE: The Federal Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 21 Jan 25 Press Conference, Adelaide PRESS CONFERENCETUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2025 SUBJECTS: Federal government investment in South Australia’s defence industry, AUKUS agreement. MARK BUTLER: Thanks, everyone, for coming along to ASC. This is such a critically important part of not only our national security infrastructure, but also… The Hon Richard Marles MP | The Hon Pat Conroy MP 21 Jan 25 Supporting Australian Industry to join AUKUS submarine supply chains The Albanese Labor Government is investing an additional $262 million to support local defence industry uplift and develop Australia’s AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine supply chain. This will be one of the greatest industrial endeavours in Australian history. Australian industry and jobs… The Hon Pat Conroy MP 21 Jan 25 Radio interview, ABC Adelaide INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLAI BEILHARZABC ADELAIDE TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2024 SUBJECTS: Inauguration of Donald Trump, the future of AUKUS, $262 million investment in business opportunities for Australia. NIKOLAI BEILHARZ: Of course, dominating the news headlines today has been the swearing in of Donald…