The Morrison Government is moving to create opportunities for Australian industry in its Hunter Class Frigate Program, with a feasibility study launched into locally manufactured main reduction gearboxes for future Hunter batches.
The COVID-19 pandemic has closed the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) gates to the public, but young Australians will still be able to learn about the exciting leadership opportunities offered at the Academy.
Australian small businesses are being given more help and guidance with the release of the Morrison Government’s third Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation Plan.
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Defence is inviting proposals from Australian companies to provide a wide range of quality canvas-type products for the Australian Defence Force, including tents, tarpaulins, mail bags and field furniture.
The Morrison Government will strengthen the cyber defences of deployed ADF networks and combat platforms through its $1.4 billion investment in Defence cyber capabilities over 20 years.
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Throughout the pandemic the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been postured to respond to requests for support from the states and territories at very short notice.
Australia has expanded its partnership with the United States to develop the Next Generation Jammer system for the EA-18G Growler. This unique, high-end capability can disrupt, deceive or deny a broad range of military electronic systems, including radars and communications.
More than 1,000 US Marines have completed quarantine in the Northern Territory, with training now well underway as part of this year’s Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D).
Australian defence industry businesses across the country are being encouraged to submit their applications for inclusion in the 2021 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue.
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Work has started on the $430.5 million HMAS Watson redevelopment, marking a major milestone for a project set to deliver significant benefits and hundreds of jobs for NSW’s defence industry.
The Morrison Government will invest around $11 million to acquire an advanced anti submarine warfare capability for Defence.
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The Morrison Government is investing up to $1.3 billion in a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) development program to enhance situational awareness across Australia’s vast maritime environment.
A Request for Proposal to improve aviation support for Australia’s new Special Forces helicopters are now open to Australian defence industry.
Melbourne manufacturer Tectonica Australia has won a $25 million contract to provide sophisticated camera technology aimed at boosting safety for the Army’s Boxer armoured vehicles.
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Organisations that support Australian Defence Force (ADF) families across Australia will share in $1.5 million to deliver programs and services within their local communities.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has expanded its support to Victoria’s COVID-19 response, with around 1,400 personnel deployed in Victoria at the request of State authorities.The ADF’s current tasks include:
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