Australia is continuing its commitment to regional maritime security through an upgrade of wharf and shore-based infrastructure by Fletcher Morobe Constructions Limited at Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island.
Two hundred ex-Army Land Rovers will be made available to Returned and Services Leagues (RSL) for use on ANZAC Day and at other ceremonies according to Minister for Defence Personnel and Veteran’s Affairs, Darren Chester at the Australian War Memorial today.
Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Steven Ciobo MP In another win for Australian defence industry, Austal will build two more warships for the United States Navy.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP In another win for Australian defence industry, Austal will build two more warships for the United States Navy.
Young Australians will learn about the career opportunities available within the growing defence industry sector through new Schools Pathways Programme Grants.
The Defence Fuel Transformation Program will deliver a safer, simpler and a more assured Defence fuel network in partnership with industry.
Exercise KAKADU 2018, Australia’s largest multilateral maritime and air exercise, drew to a close in Darwin today, after a fortnight of activities aimed at enhancing regional maritime security.
The Defence Innovation Hub continues to award contracts to enhance Defence capability through innovation.
Joint media release
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The Morrison Government has approved a project to enhance and continuously improve the equipment used by the Australian Defence Force.
Australian industry has developed a unique device capable of rapidly detecting homemade explosives, providing security agencies with a powerful tool against terrorism.
Australia will deploy two AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to Japan to conduct maritime surveillance in support of the international effort to enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea.
Today at Land Forces 2018, CEA Technologies showcased the first of type land-based prototype radar of their highly successful maritime-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA).
Thales Australia has today expanded their partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) to offer the latest munitions solutions to Australian Defence Force.
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Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been chosen as the supplier of remote weapon stations for the Australian Army’s new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV).
Elbit Systems of Australia has been chosen to deliver a Cyber Training range for the Department of Defence under a three year contract to boost Australia’s cyber security capability.
The Federal Government today announced the signing of contracts worth $238 million with Leidos Australia Pty Ltd for the supply and support of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence capabilities for the Australian Defence Force under project Land 2110.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne today announced that Australian company NIOA is to take up a tenancy at the Australian Government owned munitions factory at Benalla.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the Government’s 2018-19 investment priorities for the Defence Innovation Hub.
Australian defence companies will again be provided the opportunity to showcase their world-class capabilities around the globe, with applications opening today for the third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue.
The signing of two Defence Innovation Hub contracts to further develop unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities were announced today.
Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MP, today announced Australian Defence Force members who served with the Australian Army 547 Signal Troop during the Vietnam War had been recognised with the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation (the citation).
The start of the 2018 Defence Blood Challenge was announced by Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester today. Held from 1 September to 8 December, Mr Chester said the Defence Blood Challenge, now in its tenth year, is Australia’s largest annual blood donation event.
International industry exposition LAND FORCES 2018 kicks off next week, running from 4−6 September at the Adelaide Convention Centre showcasing equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
The Navy’s ability to effectively train its men and women has been given a major boost with an expansion and upgrade of its fleet of simulation trainers. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the significant investment worth more than $80 million.
TAE Aerospace will develop a Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility (TEMF) in Bundamba, south-east Queensland, which will support in-country sustainment of Australia’s fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets.
Australia’s role as a regional security partner will be highlighted in the coming weeks with the largest regional maritime exercise of its kind beginning today in the Northern Territory.
Technology using a pure sapphire crystal to accurately measure time has taken out the 2018 Defence Science and Technology (DST) Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.
