Asension wins space-based sensor deal with Australian government
The Australian government has signed a $4.35 million contract with veteran-owned South Australian company, Asension, to deliver a space-based tactical sensor system for use...
LAUNCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE AGENCY
The Albanese Government has taken the next step towards delivering Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, with the launch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA).
With its...
Statement by Foreign Minister Marise Payne on the first OPCW report attributing chemical weapons...
The Australian Government welcomes the release on 8 April 2020 of the Office for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons’ (OPCW) first report (Link to...
DEATH OF AN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
It is with great sadness Defence can confirm 2nd Commando Regiment soldier Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon has died following injuries he sustained during...
Industry reacts to Defence Strategic Review
Industry groups and government officials around Australia are reacting to the Defence Strategic Review released on Monday by the Australian government. Below are some...
South Australian government promoting shipbuilding jobs
The Australian government’s Naval Shipbuilding College has joined forces with the South Australian government to help jobseekers capitalise on thousands of shipbuilding job opportunities...
Defence budget 2022-23 boost for cyber security
Defence spending only received a brief mention in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s speech and the only new major initiative was the announcement of $9.9 billion...
Cubic Defence Australia wins $319 million training deal
A Townsville defence company has signed a job-creating $319.8 million contract with the Australian government to continue its delivery of training support to the...
Australia signs $850 million missile deal with Kongsberg
The Australian government will contribute up to $850 million in partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle....
Defence alters ADF partner support due to COVID-19
Partners of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members who are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic will be better supported through changes to...
