AllDefence Strategic Review External Advisory Panel Appointed
The Albanese Government will establish an External Advisory Panel to oversee the implementation of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) recommendations. Former Secretary of the Department of Defence, Mr Dennis Richardson AC, former Secretary of the Department of Finance, Ms Rosemary Huxtable PSM, and former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, […]
AUKUS PARTNERS DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED CAPABILITIES AI TRIAL
AUKUS partners successfully demonstrated a trial of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomy under the Advanced Capabilities pillar (Pillar II). On 28 April, a delegation from the Australian Government joined counterparts from the United Kingdom and United States at the Upavon Airfield in the UK to observe the AI trial. This is the first […]
AUSTENDER NOTICE – NAVY’S SURFACE COMBATANTFLEET CAPABILITY – INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS TEAM INDUSTRYBRIEFING
In response to the recommendations of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), the Government has initiated an independent analysis of Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability. Consistent with the DSR’s recommendation, an Independent Analysis Team (IAT) has been tasked to analyse Navy’s surface combatant fleet capability to ensure its size, structure and composition complement the […]
Diesel Engine Contract Ensures Capability is Always Ready to Deploy
Defence has signed a contract with Penske Australia, which will ensure local industry support for diesel engine sustainment activities to enable the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to deploy where and when needed. Acting Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm said the $190 million, five-year contract would build on the previous […]
China-US relations will begin to thaw, says US president
China-US diplomatic relations are expected to “begin to thaw very shortly” despite regional tension and the spy balloon incident over America, according to US President Joe Biden. US President Biden made the comments while attending the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan on 20 May. During the G7 Summit, leaders discussed economic security issues, […]
PNG signs defence cooperation agreement with US
Papua New Guinea has signed a new US-Papua New Guinea Bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States to deepen the country’s role as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region. PNG Prime Minister James Marape and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the agreement during a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in […]
Australian and veteran owned companies partner on Australian-first deployable forensic labs
Nova Systems will play a key role in supporting EPE in the ongoing maintenance and support of two Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) labs, as part of the Land 154 Phase 2 sustainment program. EPE has been awarded the LAND154 Phase 2 contract, a capability program that will improve the Australian Defence Force’s joint counter-improvised explosive […]
Defence launches Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise
Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro has officially announced the launch of the Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise – OCE (CADRE-OCE), based at the University of Melbourne. The Centre for Advanced Defence Research and Enterprise – OCE (CADRE-OCE) will enhance the Australian Defence Force’s ability to operate safely in hazardous environments and […]
Commonwealth adds new project to Projects of Concern list
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has added a new project to the Projects of Concern list following scheduling delays that arose due to “technical challenges”. The Satellite Ground Station – East and Wideband SATCOM Network Management System was added to the Projects of Concern list following technical challenges that caused scheduling delays. […]
Update on Projects of Concern
UPDATE ON PROJECTS OF CONCERN The Australian Government has listed a new defence project as a Project of Concern: the Satellite Ground Station – East and Wideband SATCOM Network Management System. While infrastructure for the project has been delivered, including three large ground antennae, it is facing ongoing schedule delays due to other […]