Media releases

$19 million innovation investment to protect our ADF

The Morrison Government is investing $19 million in Aussie businesses and researchers to develop cutting-edge technologies that could help protect and sustain Australian Defence Force personnel in the field.  Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the nine new Defence Innovation Hub…

$23 million investment to build our Defence capabilities

The Morrison Government is investing $23 million in 10 Australian businesses whose innovative ideas could strengthen the capability of the Australian Defence Force. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the contracts announced today were further evidence of the Government’s commitment to…

$41 million and 80 new jobs for Hunter region to transform ADF deployable infrastructure

Joint media release:  Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government will create 80 new jobs in the NSW Hunter region by signing a $41 million contract with a local company that will strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s…

$12m boost for Canberra manufacturer

Joint Media Release:  Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator for the ACT, Senator the Hon Zed Seselja The Morrison Government will invest $12 million in Canberra manufacturer Datapod to ensure Defence has access to modular data centres that it can deploy at short notice.…

$81.4m boost to Australia's Defence sovereign industrial capability

The Morrison Government has committed a further $81.4 million to a key grant program aimed at growing the sovereign industrial capability of Australia’s defence industry, extending it until 30 June 2025 as part of the 2022-23 Budget. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today also unveiled…

Morrison government launches small business advocacy team

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s small to medium defence industry businesses by launching a Small Business Advocacy Team dedicated to helping those business win a share of billions of dollars in critical Defence projects. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the…

Bright ideas of Aussie businesses to protect our national security

The Morrison Government has unveiled three defence capability focus areas critical to Australia’s national security that will guide the Government’s investment in the innovative ideas of Australian businesses. From 1 July 2022, the Government’s Defence Innovation Hub will seek submissions for…

Budget 2022-23 delivers record investment in Defence and supporting our veterans

Joint media release:  Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, the Hon Melissa Price MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Andrew Gee MP Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew…

More opportunities for small and medium businesses in the defence industry

Joint media release:  Minister for Finance, Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator the Hom Simon Birmingham The Morrison Government is opening new doors for small and medium businesses to win defence procurement work, as part of our plan to further strengthen sovereign defence capabilities…

Global Defence leader opens advanced Deployable Health Centre in Victoria

Saab Australia has completed the relocation of its cutting-edge deployable health facility from Sweden to Victoria, marking a significant milestone for the global defence leader and Australia’s defence industry. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today officially opened Saab’s Deployable…

New future for Defence Test and Evaluation

The Morrison Government is giving Australia’s defence industry the opportunity to put forward innovative proposals on how it can play a key role in the way Defence tests and evaluates its equipment. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said a Request for Information (RFI) on Test and…

$875 million Defence base investment to deliver nationwide jobs

Joint media release:  Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Science and Technology, The Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government will create more than 1600 Australian jobs by investing $875 million in 234 Defence projects across the country as part of its plan to continue to…