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Appointment of new board members to the Centre for Defence Industry Capability Advisory Board

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the appointment of two new Board members to the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) Advisory Board. The new members are Mr Chris Williams, Managing Director of H.I. Fraser, and Ms Christine Zeitz, Managing…

Spartan maintenance to create jobs

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a $200-million sustainment contract with Northrop Grumman Australia which will ensure ongoing jobs for at least 40 Australian workers. Minister Pyne said the contract is for Through Life Support Services to Defence’s…

CEDA Conference - Australia's place in the world

It’s a pleasure to be here today. CEDA does tremendous work in stimulating debate on a very wide range of economic and social issues. I’m a great supporter and constantly aware of CEDA’s distinguished contributions. When CEDA was founded  in 1960 by economic pioneer Sir Douglas Copland, and my…

UK looks to CEA Radar for Navy

The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne today welcomed the announcement that the British Government will look at the feasibility of fitting cutting-edge Australian radar on future British warships. The announcement made by the Under Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, Harriett…

University initiative to boost defence capability

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today launched the Defence Research and Innovation Network (DRIN) at the University of Adelaide, aimed at strengthening engagement between the university and the Defence sector. Minister Pyne said researchers from industry and Defence will…

Milestone for new Air Defence System

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a major milestone in the Short Range Ground Based Air Defence project. Minister Pyne said a $12.1 million contract has been signed with Raytheon Australia for the first stage of the project, which is worth up to $2 billion…

The Workforce Behind the Defence Force launches

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the Defence Industry Information Campaign: ‘The Workforce behind the Defence Force’. ‘The Workforce Behind The Defence Force’campaign aims to ensure that the Australian Government’s historic investment of $200 billion to…

Joint Media Release - Prime Minister, Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Industry - $207 million for Nulka upgrade program

The Turnbull Government will strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s anti-ship missile defence capability with a $207 million boost to the Nulka program. Nulka is a rocket propelled active missile decoy designed to entice hostile radio frequency guided anti-ship missiles away from a ship. Nulka…

Minister for Defence Industry visits France

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, travelled to Paris from 1–2 November 2017 to meet France’s new Minister for the Armed Forces, Ms Florence Parly, to discuss bilateral defence materiel cooperation. Minister Pyne said establishing this new relationship early was important…

Australian Defence companies win global contracts

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated two Australian companies for winning work on the Type 26 Global Combat Ship being built by BAE Systems in the United Kingdom. These contracts were won under the Defence Global Supply Chain (GSC) program which is managed…

Promoting Australian Defence exports in Poland

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, visited Poland earlier this week to support Thales Australia’s bid to export its cutting-edge Hawkei vehicles and strengthen the Australia-Poland defence relationship.  Minister Pyne said Poland is working to significantly…

Visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, France, Poland and the United Kingdom

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, France, Poland and the United Kingdom from 29 October–2 November 2017 to promote Australia’s world-class defence materiel and strengthen bilateral defence industry relationships. In Saudi Arabia…