Local industry will have more opportunities to benefit from Defence infrastructure projects as part of the Turnbull Government’s expanded Local Industry Capability Plan pilot program announced by Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, and Senator for Queensland Ian Macdonald today.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced $10 million would be invested over ten years in Australia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to inspire and attract innovative research proposals from Defence industry.
Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan MP today announced almost $1 million in grants to organisations providing community support to ADF families Australia-wide. The community grants are awarded to not-for-profit incorporated community groups that support Defence families.
Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan MP today announced almost $1 million in grants to organisations providing community support to ADF families Australia-wide. The community grants are awarded to not-for-profit incorporated community groups that support Defence families.
Internationally recognised Defence scientist, Ms Zenka Mathys, has won the 2017 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science for improving fire safety for Navy ships, submarines and crew.
The Australian Defence Force’s second Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Brisbane, has commenced its first phase of sea trials, which will test the ship’s hull, propulsion and navigation systems.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced $659 million in funding at RAAF Base Edinburgh to support the cutting edge anti-submarine and surveillance plane, the P-8A Poseidon.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced $659 million in funding at RAAF Base Edinburgh to support the cutting edge anti-submarine and surveillance plane, the P-8A Poseidon.
Australian companies have the chance to win work on the Short Range Ground Based Air Defence System through subcontracting opportunities.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today announced the names of the Royal Australian Navy’s future support ships. The new fleet replenishment ships will be named Supply and Stalwart.
Minister for Defence Personnel Dan Tehan has announced locally-developed technology that will help save the lives of Australian troops. The Australian Defence Force (ADF), Red Cross Blood Service and National Blood Authority have worked together since 2010 on the ADF Frozen Blood Project.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced three projects selected to progress under Round Two of the Medical Countermeasures Program managed by the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC).
Adelaide will host an international Defence science challenge at the Old Royal Adelaide Hospital this month to test new technologies to better protect soldiers and civilians involved in urban conflict zones.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the appointment of two new Board members to the Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) Advisory Board. The new members are Mr Chris Williams, Managing Director of H.I. Fraser, and Ms Christine Zeitz, Managing Director of Leidos Australia.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a $200-million sustainment contract with Northrop Grumman Australia which will ensure ongoing jobs for at least 40 Australian workers.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, today announced the Government would match private investment to fund an expedition to search for the First World War submarine, HMAS AE1.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Senator for Western Australia Slade Brockman today welcomed the commencement of the $367 million redevelopment of Western Australian naval base HMAS Stirling.
The Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne today welcomed the announcement that the British Government will look at the feasibility of fitting cutting-edge Australian radar on future British warships.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said Remembrance Day today was an opportunity for every Australian to reflect on the lives lost to war and the service and sacrifice of our defence personnel. Mr Tehan will honour Australia’s service men and women at the Remembrance Day National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial today.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today launched the Defence Research and Innovation Network (DRIN) at the University of Adelaide, aimed at strengthening engagement between the university and the Defence sector.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced a major milestone in the Short Range Ground Based Air Defence project. Minister Pyne said a $12.1 million contract has been signed with Raytheon Australia for the first stage of the project, which is worth up to $2 billion.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today announced the Defence Industry Information Campaign: ‘The Workforce behind the Defence Force’.
The Turnbull Government will strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s anti-ship missile defence capability with a $207 million boost to the Nulka program. Nulka is a rocket propelled active missile decoy designed to entice hostile radio frequency guided anti-ship missiles away from a ship.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, travelled to Paris from 1–2 November 2017 to meet France’s new Minister for the Armed Forces, Ms Florence Parly, to discuss bilateral defence materiel cooperation.
Australia and Fiji have reaffirmed our two nations’ commitment to strengthening our defence relationship following a successful bilateral defence ministers’ meeting in Nadi today.
Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the Australians who fought in the Kokoda and Beachheads campaigns as we mark the 75th anniversary today.
Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the Australians who fought in the Kokoda and Beachheads campaigns as we mark the 75th anniversary today.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated two Australian companies for winning work on the Type 26 Global Combat Ship being built by BAE Systems in the United Kingdom.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, visited Poland earlier this week to support Thales Australia’s bid to export its cutting-edge Hawkei vehicles and strengthen the Australia-Poland defence relationship.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, will travel to Fiji from 1-2 November 2017 to discuss Australia’s growing bilateral defence relationship and our shared regional and global security priorities.
