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Australian Universities receive $5.7 million to develop game changing defence capabilities

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced 22 Australian universities would share $5.7 million in project funding to develop game-changing defence capabilities. Minister Pyne said the funding was allocated under the $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund…

Naval Shipbuilding College Request for Proposal

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the release of a Request for Proposal for the Naval Shipbuilding College.  The Naval Shipbuilding College is a key initiative in the Naval Shipbuilding Plan, released in May 2017. Minister Pyne said the College would…

$25 million for Australian universities to work with top U.S. counterparts

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a $25 million investment program inviting Australian universities to collaborate with some of the top universities in the United States. “Defence will invest up to $25 million over nine years for Australian universities…

Minister congratulates innovative local defence companies at forum in Fisher

The Turnbull Government’s $200 billion commitment to Defence is continuing to be a big boost for local companies. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today joined Parliamentary colleague, Member for Fisher, Mr Andrew Wallace MP at a defence industry forum at the University…

Army receives next-generation trucks and trailers

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today welcomed the first deliveries of a new generation of trucks and trailers to Army’s 7th Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.   “These trucks, trailers and modules will revolutionise Defence’s logistics capability for…

Securing Australia's naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry

The Turnbull Government has released Australia’s first Naval Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the nation’s largest ever programme of naval shipbuilding and sustainment. The plan includes a massive injection of funds - $1.3 billion - to develop vital infrastructure in the nation’s shipyards so that we…

Locally designed Nulka Missile Decoy Program hits a special milestone

The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the final Nulka missile decoy to be produced under contract with BAE Systems Australia has been delivered. This milestone represents a significant achievement in what has been a highly successful program that has…

Engagement with Australian Industry continues on Future Submarine Program

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, welcomed the fourth Future Submarine Program industry information sessions, which took place in Brisbane today.   Minister Pyne said Australian industry involvement in the Future Submarine Program was vitally important to the…

Budget 2017–18 – Defence Budget Overview

The Turnbull Government’s first priority continues to be the safety and security of Australia and its people. The 2017–18 Budget provides funding to deliver: on our ongoing commitments to Defence Operations around the globe, ensuring safety and security at home and secure maritime borders; the…

Australia's newest Cape Class Patrol Boat joins Navy

The first of two Austal-built Cape Class Patrol Boats has officially joined the Royal Australian Navy fleet. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the new addition is a welcome boost for Navy and local defence industry. “Austal says the $63 million project employed around…

Minister Launches SAAB/UniSA Defence Institute

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has welcomed the establishment of a new academic institution aimed at developing and skilling Australia’s workforce to meet future Defence project needs. Saab Australia will invest up to $40 million for a purpose built new wing of their…

Tasmanian Industry to benefit from record defence spend

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today outlined the enormous potential of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding plan and the opportunities it presents to local Tasmanian industry at the Launceston Future Frigates Roadshow. The Minister also visited the Australian…