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RAAF Base Edinburgh to receive infrastructure boost

Defence supports innovation in space capability

The Next Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF) is seeking submissions to develop an innovative ‘space qualified’ Radio Frequency (RF) sensor payload as part of the Space Capabilities priority area.Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price said the NGTF Space Capabilities priority area is designed…

$10 million investment in Defence artificial intelligence

The Morrison Government is making a $10 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to give Australia an edge across all of Defence’s domains. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today announced the new initiative which will support Australian industry to develop new AI…

Perth robotics company teams with Defence to save lives on the battlefield

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Morrison Government backs Australia's world-leading radar capabilities

The Morrison Government is continuing to support and grow industry opportunities for Australia’s world-leading industrial radar system capabilities.Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price today announced the release of the Enhanced active phased array and passive radar capability Sovereign…

Defence industry funding for geospatial intelligence projects

Australian defence industry companies are being invited to apply for funding to support the provision of geospatial‑intelligence products to Defence and Government customers.The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), a Defence intelligence agency, is partnering with a Victorian not-…

$800 million defence training plan for North Queensland

Joint media release: The Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry Mr Phillip Thompson OAM MP, Member for Herbert Senator Susan McDonald, Senator for Queensland Australian company, CPB Contractors Pty Ltd, has been awarded the contract to deliver the first phase of works for a new…

Defence Innovation 2020 goes virtual

The Defence Innovation 2020 online conference will provide a unique opportunity for Australia’s defence industry and innovation sector to learn more about how to turn creative ideas into ground-breaking defence capabilities. From 23-27 November 2020, delegates will hear from senior Defence leaders…

Over 100 Australian companies apply to join $900m submarine supply program

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price   Over 100 companies in Australia have applied to Naval Group to manufacture 23 specialised items of submarine equipment for the Morrison Government’s Attack Class Submarine Program. This follows the call for expressions of…

Perth company wins Defence contract

A Perth firm has become the third West Australian company to secure a contract through the Morrison Government’s flagship defence innovation program.AVI Pty Ltd has been awarded a Defence Innovation Hub contract to develop a solution to combine data across multiple communications networks for the…

Indigenous connections opens new pathways for Hunter Class Frigate Program

Joint media release: Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government’s Hunter Class Frigate Program is continuing to progress with the first Indigenous supplier contracted to the project. ASC Shipbuilding signed a contract with Indigenous Defence &…

Aussie small businesses flying high following release of Aerospace priorities plan

The Morrison Government is helping Australian businesses by releasing a roadmap and setting key priorities for the maintenance and sustainment of Australia’s military aircraft.Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today announced the release of the Aerospace platform deeper maintenance and…