AllDefence spends $110 million on second-hand commercial vessel for undersea military operations
A 10-year-old Norwegian ship bought by Australia for $110 million will soon be converted into a defence force vessel, dedicated to supporting future undersea military operations. The ABC can reveal inspections and certifications are being carried out on the 107-metre vessel in Singapore, before it is due to arrive later this year and be renamed the […]
Albanese ready and waiting for invitation to Beijing
Photo: Defence Connect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the possibility of a diplomatic visit to Beijing, if it was offered by the People’s Republic of China president, Xi Jinping. Albanese made the comment during a public address on 5 April after being questioned about media reports of an official invitation being extended to […]
Thistlethwaite calls time-out on submarine base speculation
Photo: Defence Connect Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite has called a halt to speculation that Port Kembla will be the government’s preferred choice of nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia. Former prime minister Scott Morrison had previously identified Port Kembla, Brisbane, and Newcastle as potential contenders for an AUKUS east coast […]
Thistlethwaite calls time-out on submarine base speculation
Photo: Defence Connect Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite has called a halt to speculation that Port Kembla will be the government’s preferred choice of nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia. Former prime minister Scott Morrison had previously identified Port Kembla, Brisbane, and Newcastle as potential contenders for an AUKUS east coast […]
Air Force and Navy coordinate for Exercise Tasman Shield
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Defence Force has conducted simulated air-maritime integrated missions off the east coast of Australia for Exercise Tasman Shield. The Royal Australian Air Force from RAAF Bases Edinburgh, Amberley, and Williamtown cooperated with the Royal Australian Navy’s HMA Ships Hobart and Sydney in the exercise from 17 March to 3 April. Aircraft included […]
US$400m opportunity for Australian space sector: KPMG
Photo: Space Connect Ramping up trade with the US could provide a significant boost to the Australian space industry, according to a new report by KPMG Australia and the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham). In their joint report, titled A Prosperous Future: Space, KPMG and AmCham estimate that Australia could see more than […]
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, will visit Wellington, New Zealand this week. During his visit the Deputy Prime Minister will meet with his counterparts, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Carmel Sepuloni, Minister of Defence, the Hon Andrew […]
Defence industry opportunities abound for university grads
Photo: Defence Connect University graduates are giving their career a kickstart with internships in the Australian defence industry. Flinders University bachelor of information technology graduate and Army Reserve rifleman Scott Pearse attended a cyber technology internship with information warfare consultancy DEWC Services as part of the Defence Industry Scholarship Program (DISP). Pearse was […]
Media Release – Defence partnership to manufacture high energy laser systems
DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP TO MANUFACTURE HIGH ENERGY LASER SYSTEM Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational environments. QinetiQ, an Australian-based world leader in high-power laser research and technology, will work in collaboration […]
Australia shares in US Navy jammer pod contract
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Defence Force is set to receive four next generation jammer pods, under a US$650.4 million contract with Raytheon Technologies and awarded by the US Navy. A total of 15 next generation jammer, mid-band low-rate initial production (NGJ-MB LRIP) ship sets, associated spares, support equipment, engineering, and associated data will […]