Australians continue to be targeted by cybercriminals through ransomware campaigns impacting multiple sectors across our economy. Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Andrew Hastie MP, said the Government is tackling cybercriminals head-on to support Australian organisations and individuals from cyber compromise.
The Morrison Government has launched a $10 million program that will provide West Australian high school graduates with a fully funded, 12-month traineeship to help grow WA’s defence industry workforce.
Almost $34 million will be invested in the delivery of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters in Swanbourne, Western Australia to support the modernisation of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force vehicle fleet.
Almost $16 million will be invested in the delivery of vehicle workshops, hardstands and shelters in Hobart, Tasmania to support the modernisation of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force vehicle fleet.
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WOMEN in the Northern Territory will have the opportunity this weekend to engage with Australian Defence Force (ADF) members about the career opportunities available to them at the inaugural ‘Women in Defence Expo’.
The Morrison Government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has joined forces with Australia’s defence industry to create an online jobs portal showcasing the breadth of opportunities generated by the Government’s booming naval shipbuilding program.
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The Morrison Government’s continued support for Australia’s defence industry has been underlined by the awarding of $837,000 in grants to six Australian small businesses to boost their competitiveness on the world stage.
Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members and families across the nation.
The Morrison Government’s pledge to ensure the benefits of its investment in Defence capability flow to Aussie businesses is gaining momentum, with three local companies awarded contracts totalling more than $800,000 to support the Hunter class frigate program.
Joint media release James Stevens MP, Member for Sturt The Morrison Government will invest $65 million to deliver a land-based test facility for the Navy’s new Hunter Class frigates, creating up to 180 jobs at businesses across the greater Adelaide region at the project’s peak.
The short-listed respondents of the Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) – Recruiting Services Contract 2022 (RS2022) Request for Proposal (RFP) have been released with four successful respondents:
Joint media release Senator Jim Molan AO DSC, Senator for New South Wales Australian company Sikorsky Australia has been selected by the United States Navy to provide additional support to the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Romeo multi-mission helicopters.
Joint media release Member for Lyne, The Hon David Gillespie Defence is partnering with Australian companies to strengthen maritime research skills by delivering a new regional Australia-built defence science research vessel.
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Defence has launched a new media campaign aimed at educating the Australian community about serving in the Army Reserve.
The winners of the third National Submarine Competition and Tour have enjoyed a rare opportunity to experience life as a Royal Australian Navy submariner during a tour of HMAS Stirling.
MAJOR General Natasha Fox, AM, CSC will be appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army inJanuary 2022. After an outstanding career in a variety of key strategic roles, Major GeneralFox is set to become Australia’s first female Deputy Chief of Army.
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The number of Australian small businesses in this year’s Australian Defence Sales Catalogue has surged, underlining the increasing strength of Australia’s world-class defence industry.
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Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has today opened a virtual summit that will build on the Morrison Government’s commitment to establish a world-leading defence industry workforce.
Joint Media Release Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP Member for Leichhardt, The Hon Warren Entsch MP The Morrison Government will invest in new and upgraded facilities at HMAS Cairns – a significant boost to the North Queensland economy.
Updating the software on electronic devices is one of the easiest and most important ways Australians can protect themselves from cybercriminals and defend against online threats.
AUSTRALIAN Defence Force (ADF) families will benefit from more than $1.4 million in grants provided to organisations across the nation as part of the Family Support Funding Program.
APPLICATIONS are now open for young Australians to join Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour for voyages between May and December 2021.
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