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The Morrison Government will invest $150 million in the next generation of Army’s geospatial support capability. Forming part of the LAND 1771 Tranche 1 project, land forces will be able to use advanced imagery to obtain vital terrain and navigation data. This will result in Army commanders making faster decisions while on the battlefield. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the Morrison Government is investing in the best possible capability to meet the current and emerging threats of our changing geostrategic environment.

Joint media release Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews MP   As announced in the Defence Strategic Update and Force Structure Plan, the Morrison Government is taking the first step towards investing in Australia’s first fully owned and controlled military satellite communication constellation, as part of its $7 billion investment in space capabilities over the next 10 years. 

The Morrison Government will boost Army’s weapon systems capability with the purchase of an additional 8,500 world-class, Australian made Enhanced F88 (EF88) weapon systems. This will supplement the 30,000 weapons that Thales Australia will deliver to Defence.  Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said this additional acquisition of rifles will not only improve the overall capability of the Australian Defence Force, but will also provide a welcome boost to the workforce in regional Australia.     

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will soon be equipped with new cutting-edge, night-fighting capability through a $173 million investment by the Morrison Government. More than 5,500 cutting-edge helmet-mounted fused night vision systems will be delivered to the ADF, combining image intensification (night vision) with thermal imaging to improve visibility and target detection in low or no light situations. Missions Systems Australia has been awarded the contract to deliver the capability which is expected to be rolled out by 2023.

The Morrison Government will invest around $11 million to acquire an advanced anti submarine warfare capability for Defence.Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the new AUV62-AT, Intermediate Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Target will enhance Australia’s warfighting capabilities.“This advanced technology training target will simulate submarines and torpedos, providing highly realistic live training scenarios for submariners, aviators and surface vessel combat teams,” Minister Reynolds said.

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.The Maritime UAS Continuous Development program will ensure Defence maintains leading-edge maritime surveillance capabilities.Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said Defence requires leading-edge maritime surveillance capabilities to better understand and adapt to the complex and rapidly changing maritime domain.

To enhance the performance of Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), the Morrison Government has awarded BAE Systems Australia and CryoClock Pty Ltd a $4.8 million contract to develop ultra-high-precision Sapphire Clock technology. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the project reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to maximising opportunities for Australian industry.

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Melissa Price MP  The Morrison Government will invest more than $31 million in the first tranche of a two tranche project that will provide additional infrastructure for Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) in Bungendore, near Canberra, to support the doubling of the facility’s original capacity.

The Morrison Government has joined forces with Australia’s defence industry to develop a ‘go-to’ guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price today launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national president Chris Jenkins About 40 per cent of businesses that apply to win Defence work have insufficient cyber security measures to meet Defence’s standards. 

The Morrison Government is backing Australia’s small to medium defence industry businesses by launching a Small Business Advocacy Team dedicated to helping those business win a share of billions of dollars in critical Defence projects.

The Morrison Government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has released a catalogue of education and training courses to help job seekers secure employment in the growing shipbuilding sector. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the increasing list of shipbuilding and Defence focused courses would provide direct pathways to thousands of job opportunities created by the Government’s unprecedented naval investment.

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the economy recovers from COVID-19. More than 300 work packages have been created for Australian defence industry under the newly established Forward Release Program.

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 studies will encompass aspects such as wharf design, shiplift and docking options, vessel transfer paths, new berth options, security, utilities, facilities and amenities, and integrated transport solutions.

Joint media release:  Senator for Victoria, Senator Sarah Henderson The Morrison Government is creating jobs and strengthening the future of defence manufacturing in Victoria, with a new state-of-the-art armoured vehicle centre of excellence to be established at Avalon Airport in Greater Geelong.

The Morrison Government has strengthened its pledge to ensure Australia’s industry is able to support the critical warfighting capabilities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said four new Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities (Priorities) announced today would help to build a robust, resilient and internationally competitive defence industry in Australia. The new Priorities are:

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP   The Morrison Government is providing certainty and funding to help Australian companies through the COVID-19 pandemic, with fast-tracked payments to defence industry a key feature of initial assistance to help mitigate the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic. This will mean some suppliers will receive payment up to two weeks earlier than usual.

The Morrison Government has underlined the growing importance of the information and cyber domain in the modern battlespace with the release of two key Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Implementation plans.Minister for Defence Industry, Melissa Price said the Advanced signal processing capabilities and the Surveillance and intelligence plans were critical for maintaining superiority in the information and cyber domain.

Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP Senator for the Northern Territory, Dr Sam McMahon The Morrison Government is supporting small to medium sized businesses across the Northern Territory with millions of dollars in funding for the construction industry. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the investment provides greater surety for the construction industry in the Top End as the nation continues to recover from COVID-19.

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has today unveiled new plans to cut red tape with the release of the Terms of Reference for a comprehensive review of Defence procurement. The review into the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) and Defence procurement will seek to strengthen the way Defence does business with defence industry and ensure it has a fit-for-purpose procurement system in place. Minister Price said the review was timely as the Morrison Government continued to roll out $270 billion in Defence capabilities over the next decade.

The Morrison Government is planning to invest $244 million in a major upgrade of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) airbase near Derby in Western Australia that will support 250 jobs and provide a shot in the arm for the local economy. RAAF Base Curtin forms a key part of the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) network of northern airbases and plays a vital role in supporting the training and operations of the ADF in WA’s North-West and the Indian Ocean.

Joint media release:The Hon Melissa Price MP, Minister for Defence Industry The Morrison Government will invest up to $800 million to acquire new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft that will be able to transport land forces with enhanced speed and protection. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the Army Littoral Manoeuvre – Light project, LAND 8710 Phase 1 will strengthen the ADF’s amphibious capabilities.

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. The keel laying is an important shipyard and naval tradition that brings good luck to the build of the ship and the life of the vessel by placing a coin under the keel.

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Joint media release Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Melissa Price MP Senator for the ACT, Senator the Hon Zed Seselja   The Morrison Government’s updated Defence Strategy and ongoing commitment to maximising Australian industry involvement in Defence capability projects will create new jobs and investment in the Australian Capital Territory over the coming decade and beyond.