The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in Australian defence industries to ensure they are in a strong place to deliver new innovations in the post COVID-19 era.
In the lead-up to Anzac Day this year, the Australian Army has identified a previously unknown First World War Australian Officer as Captain Arthur Harold Appleby, providing his family with confirmation of his final resting place.
Joint media release Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP Defence has joined forces with a family-owned South Australian company to rapidly produce face shields for frontline healthcare workers.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is increasing its fight against malicious cyber activity by protecting Australian families and businesses, as well as the health sector, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP today congratulated 11 Australian businesses who have received a total of nearly $5 million to help them to grow our nation’s defence industry capability.
Joint Media Release: Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women.
Joint media release: Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP A new Defence-led Rapid Response Group has been established to help increase domestic stocks of invasive ventilators, as part of Australia’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Published in WA Defence Review, Wednesday 15 April 2020 COVID-19 is creating unprecedented challenges for our defence industry.It is now more important than ever that we look at what are the best options available to address cash flow pressures on small businesses.
An independent review of the Australian Government’s Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) will aim to strengthen support for small and regional businesses to take up opportunities in Australia’s growing defence industry.
Joint media release: Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will deploy personnel to Tasmania as part of an Australian Medical Assistance Team-led Commonwealth response, following a request for assistance from the Tasmanian Government.
Joint Media Release: Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women. Australia stands with our Pacific family as the devastation of Cyclone Harold becomes clear.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC The Morrison Government’s $90 billion National Shipbuilding Program has reached another milestone with the ceremonial keel laying of the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) in Adelaide.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government’s $90 billion National Shipbuilding Program has reached another milestone with the ceremonial keel laying of the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) in Adelaide.
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The Morrison Government’s unprecedented $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise could provide a jobs’ lifeline for hundreds of skilled workers impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as work begins on moving skills training online.
The Australian Government extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Jesse Bird and honours his service to our country.
Cyber experts from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) are cracking down on offshore cyber criminals who are targeting Australian households and businesses through devious scams and attacks. Telecommunications firms have also been engaged to block and takedown malicious websites.
Western Australia will receive a timely, major economic boost with up to 750 construction jobs supported through works set to commence later this year on new Defence facilities at HMAS Stirling and Henderson.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is expanding its support to the national COVID-19 pandemic response with the establishment of Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.Led by Major General Paul Kenny, DSC, DSM, its role is to coordinate and deliver the military aspects of ADF’s support to civilian agencies.
The Navy community is mourning the passing of one of the Royal Australian Navy’s most influential sailors, who died aged 82 in Brisbane. Agnes ‘Lennie’ Maiden was the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer.
Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Australia’s first digital shipbuilding course has commenced today as part of the Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan.
Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP Australia’s first digital shipbuilding course has commenced today as part of the Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan.
After careful deliberation, the Government has decided not to proceed with the 2020 Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) deployment at this time, given ongoing restrictions associated with COVID-19.
HMAS Toowoomba has interdicted over 3,000 kilograms of illegal narcotics including hashish and heroin in the Gulf of Aden. The Anzac class frigate is deployed under Operation MANITOU, Australia’s contribution to support international efforts to promote security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East Region.
South Australian company Silentium Defence has been awarded a $2 million contract to continue development of its ground-based passive surveillance technology.Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP announced the Defence Innovation Hub contract with Silentium Defence today.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed teams across the country to work in partnership with state and territory law enforcement agencies to conduct COVID-19 quarantine compliance checks. The ADF will provide logistics support for the state and territory police as they enforce mandatory quarantine and isolation measures.
Joint media release: Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds, CSC
Joint media release: Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price Defence, in collaboration with Australian industry, will manufacture and deliver more than 15,000 lifesaving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces this year.
Joint media release: Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds
Joint media release: Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP
