All$3.2m for latest round of Defence Global Competitiveness Grants
Photo: Defence Connect Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced more than $3.2 million in grants have been awarded to six Australian small and medium businesses that are supporting the manufacturing of defence capabilities. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programs provide 50 per cent matching grants to assist Australian small and […]
Northrop Grumman, Shield AI Tactical UAS to contest RQ-7B replacement competition
Photo: Defence Connect Northrop Grumman and partner Shield AI have been selected by the US Army to participate in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) competition, Increment 2, to replace the long-serving RQ-7B Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS), a platform also operated by the Australian Army. Northrop Grumman is teamed up with Shield […]
Minister for Defence Industry Media Release – Australian defence industry awarded $3.2 million in grants
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY AWARDED $3.2 MILLION IN GRANTS More than $3.2 million in grants have been awarded to six Australian small and medium businesses that are supporting the manufacturing of defence capabilities. The Defence Global Competitiveness and Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant programs provide 50 per cent matching grants to assist Australian small and medium […]
AeroPM celebrates five years of supporting and enhancing Defence capability with skilled veteran workforce
AeroPM celebrates five years of supporting and enhancing Defence capability with skilled veteran workforce AeroPM are proud to celebrate its five-year anniversary of supporting and enhancing Defence capability with a skilled veteran workforce and quality professional services. In celebration of the milestone, AeroPM held a cocktail party in Canberra, entertaining current and previous employees, […]
Replacement Growler arrives to RAAF radio silence
Photo: Defence Connect The RAAF in February quietly replaced the EA-18G Growler that caught fire in 2018 — but the Department of Defence made no announcement of its arrival. Australia had an original fleet of 12, and it was only confirmed it would replace the written-off jet in 2021 at a reported cost of $170 […]
Australian Army instructors face snowy conditions to shape up Ukrainian recruits
Photo: Defence Connect Australian Army instructors are acclimatising to snowy conditions as they teach Ukrainian recruits during Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. ADF personnel are training their second rotation of recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in basic soldiering, according to an unnamed 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment platoon commander. “With all of […]
Invitation – Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce – Industry Webinar – 1300 Fri 31 March [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Good morning all, The Nuclear-Powered Submarine Taskforce (NPSTF) would like to invite you to register for the upcoming Industry Webinar to be held on Friday 31 March 2023 at 1300 AEST. During the live webinar, you’ll hear from the NPSTF leadership about Australia’s optimal pathway decision to acquire a nuclear powered submarine capability and what […]
You’re invited to participate in our Defence and Aerospace Capability Workshops
You’re invited Defence and Aerospace Capability Workshops Webinar & in-person – April and May 2023 Defence Jobs Queensland, in conjunction with Michael Fairweather & Associates, invites you to participate in our Defence and Aerospace Capability Workshops. Event details Cyber Security and DISP webinar Tue 4 April, 1.30pm – 4pm Cost $18.50 Register Now Introduction to Defence […]
10th Light Horse Regiment granted 108-year honour
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Army’s 10th Light Horse Regiment has conducted a Freedom of Entry parade through Perth streets, the first in its 108-year history. The Western Australian mounted infantry regiment was bestowed the high honour by the City of Perth and lord mayor Basil Zempilas, who presented the unit with an ornate scroll […]
Nova Systems HQ shifts to inner-Adelaide office locale
Photo: Defence Connect Nova Systems has moved its headquarters into inner-city Adelaide to support expanding growth in the South Australian defence engineering services and technology solutions company. Nova has made the move from its Mile End site to a centrally located, newly fit-out, open-plan office located at 169 Pirie Street. The company has recently adopted […]