AllAustralian Frist For Army in Autonomous Vehicles
The Australian Army has successfully operated an autonomous truck convoy on a Victorian highway. As part of the Leader-Follower trial, a convoy of four autonomous Army trucks followed a crewed ‘leader’ vehicle on a public road in Victoria. The National Transport Research Organisation and Deakin University supported Army to conduct the trial – the […]
Defence Boosting Women’s Participation in Key Stem Programs
To help secure a workforce that better represents the diverse talent of our nation, Defence will work towards implementing a fifty per cent target for women’s participation across key research and innovation career pathways. This change will apply to Defence’s Australian Public Service (APS) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) entry level programs, including […]
The Hon Pat Conroy MP Visit to the United States and India
The Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific, the Hon Pat Conroy MP, will travel to the United States and India this week. In the United States, Minister Conroy will hold high-level talks with representatives from the US Administration and Congress to advance the implementation of the pathway for […]
Deputy Prime Minister to Atten Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore and Visit Indonesia and Vanuatu
THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER TO ATTEND SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE AND VISIT INDONESIA AND VANUATU Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will attend the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue with Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, […]
ADF Deters Illegal Fishing in the Pacific through Operation Solania
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully completed Operation Solania − its latest maritime surveillance mission aimed at detecting and deterring illegal fishing activities in the waters of Samoa and Tonga. The operation is part of the ADF’s support to regional maritime security, including to Pacific Islands Forum Fishing Agency (FFA) operations. During […]
Defence industry professionals list most attractive primes for employment
Defence industry professionals have outlined their preferred primes for employment in Defence Connect’s inaugural Australian Defence Industry Report. Defence Connect released findings from its inaugural Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Report this week, capturing insights from defence industry professionals into the experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of working with the industry’s prime contractors. Defence Connect can now reveal […]
Carbonix receives BARS certification for critical resources drone operations
SYDNEY, 31st May 2023: Carbonix, a leading Australian drone manufacturer and solutions provider, is proud to announce its recent achievement of the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) certification. The BARS certification is an internationally recognized program that provides a standard for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operators to assist in the risk-based management, ensuring rigorous […]
CYBERCX ANNOUNCES AIDN MOU
CyberCX is proud to announce we have signed a memorandum of understanding with the @Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) to enhance cyber security and protective security outcomes for AIDN members. This new partnership between CyberCX and AIDN, Australia’s peak representative and collaboration body for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence and security sectors, […]
Visit to the Republic of Korea for the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will visit the Republic of Korea to attend the inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit on 29 May 2023, on behalf of the Prime Minister. Representatives from the 18 members of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have been invited to the summit in […]
International Day of UN Peacekeepers – 75 Years of UN Peacekeeping
Tomorrow, on the International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers, Australians are encouraged to recognise those who have contributed to global peacekeeping efforts. 29 May also marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO). UNTSO was the first UN peace mission and is unique. It serves regionally in five […]