Small Sydney-based business Cirrus Real Time Processing Systems has been awarded a three-year, $7.5 million contract to improve the Royal Australian Navy’s training system capacity.
Australia has concluded its contribution to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Qargha near Kabul. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said Australian advisors at Afghan training establishments made a valuable contribution to the future security of Afghanistan.
Australia’s national security will be strengthened following the Government’s release of updated National Security Science and Technology Priorities. The National Security Science and Technology Priorities Update identifies six priority areas:
The new Satellite Ground Station near Geraldton, Western Australia is now operational, marking an important milestone in the Morrison Government’s commitment to building Australia’s sovereign satellite capability.
The second biggest contract ever awarded by the Defence Innovation Hub is among nine new contracts worth more than $28 million to have been signed with organisations across Australia.
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The Royal Australian Navy has completed its largest deployment of the year, with all of the Task Group ships returning home after three months of engagement with regional partners across Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
If you’re passionate about cyber security and interested in how you can help defend and protect our nation in cyberspace, the 2021 ADF Cyber Gap Program could be for you.
The Morrison Government remains committed to keeping Australians safe, while protecting the nation’s interests as part of Australia’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan, in a rapidly changing global environment.
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The Morrison Government and Western Australian Government are sponsoring a series of studies to inform the future development of the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) at Henderson in Western Australia.
The Australian Army has commenced training on the new Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) which are being delivered under the Morrison Government’s LAND 400 Phase 2 program. The 211 new Boxer 8x8 CRVs will replace Army’s Australian Light Armoured Vehicles, delivering Army a new, cutting edge capability.
Joint Media Release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP The Morrison Government will invest an extra $24 million in defence industry grants programs as part of our commitment to build a robust, resilient and internationally competitive defence industry.
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A small, veteran-owned and founded defence industry business in Queensland is preparing for its first export of advanced training systems as part of a trial with the British Army.
Partners of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic will be better supported through changes to the Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP).
The next step has been taken in the Federal Government’s efforts to combat suicide in veterans and serving members of the Australian Defence Force with the appointment of the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
The Royal Australian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy have completed the bilateral Exercise SINGAROO in Southeast Asia, marking its 25th year.
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Joint Media Release Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Minister for Defence Personnel, the Hon Darren Chester MP The Morrison Government is continuing to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists through the COVID-19 pandemic with new initiatives announced today.
Joint Media Release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC The Morrison Government is continuing to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists through the COVID-19 pandemic with new initiatives announced today. This includes:
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft is deploying on Operation ARGOS for the second time this year to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea.
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The Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy demonstrated their interoperability during a recent passage exercise in the Northeast Indian Ocean.HMAS Hobart sailed in company with INS Sahyadri and Karmuk, highlighting the close working relationship between the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy.
From the moment it was established, the Defence Industry portfolio had a crystal clear focus. It was to deliver world-class capability for our Defence Force, export our Aussie ingenuity abroad, broaden the horizons of Australia’s small and medium businesses – and create thousands of Australian jobs in the process.
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is expanding its support to quarantine compliance efforts after National Cabinet’s decision to raise incoming passenger caps. Additional ADF personnel will support quarantine arrangements following requests from New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.
