AllGovernment reveals AUKUS submarine workforce and industry strategy
Photo: Defence Connect Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have revealed the government’s plan to develop the Australian workforce and industrial base to help deliver the nation’s future nuclear-powered submarines. The wait is finally over, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, UK Prime Minister […]
South Australia confirmed as build location for new nuclear-powered submarines
Photo: Defence Connect Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy have confirmed that South Australia will indeed become the home for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine construction efforts. The Albanese government has confirmed that South Australia will be the home of Australian nuclear-powered submarine construction, helping to deliver the single greatest upgrade for our […]
Commonwealth extends WAMA contract
Photo: Defence Connect The Commonwealth has formally announced it has awarded a contract extension to the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) partners, securing the future of critical ship management capability at the Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The WAMA is an alliance of BAE Systems Australia, Saab Australia, Naval Ship Management, and the Commonwealth government […]
China cautions Australia against AUKUS submarine cooperation
Photo: Defence Connect The People’s Republic of China has cautioned Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom of “Cold War mentality” and “nuclear proliferation risks” in relation to the AUKUS agreement. Unconfirmed speculation indicates an AUKUS announcement could be made by US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and UK Prime Minister […]
Leonardo partner with Toll for new ADF support helicopters
Photo: Defence Connect The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will soon be supported by two new AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters operated by Brisbane company Toll Helicopters. The pair of advanced rotorcraft will be added to the existing fleet of 10 AW139 helicopters and be used to support ADF exercises, emergency response and disaster relief missions, after it was […]
Sikorsky remember 100th anniversary with Avalon celebration
Photo: Defence Connect US aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky has celebrated their 100th anniversary with Australian defence industry partners at the Avalon International Airshow. The Lockheed Martin company and the local defence industry gathered for the anniversary in Melbourne on 2 March. The first Sikorsky aircraft, an S-51 Dragonfly helicopter, entered the Australian Defence Force (ADF) service […]
BAE unveils STRIX hybrid UAS, new Australian munition
Photo: Defence Connect BAE Systems Australia CEO Ben Hudson has officially unveiled its next-generation, Australian-designed and developed armed VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) uncrewed air system (UAS). BAE Systems Australia has partnered with Perth-based Innovaero, with the industry collaboration combining BAE Systems’ global expertise in autonomous platforms and its vehicle management system (VMS) technology with Innovaero’s knowledge of aeronautical product […]
Korea Aerospace shares big plans for KF-21 fighter jet
Photo: Defence Connect Korea Aerospace Industries has exhibited its sleek new KF-21 fighter jet at the Avalon Airshow. The single and double seat variant fighter was displayed beside a KAI Light Armed Helicopter and a FA-50 light combat jet at the event on 28 February. KAI has eight prototypes of the KF-21 with a total of six […]
2023–2030 AUSTRALIAN CYBER SECURITY STRATEGY DISCUSSION PAPER RELEASED: WHAT’S INSIDE?
Photo: Cyber Security Connect The Expert Advisory Board formed to help strengthen Australian policies regarding cyber security has released its 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper today (27 February). The paper frames the discussion about how to best respond to the current climate of cyber threats while building Australia toward a world-leading position when it comes […]
Marand secures NSM contract with Kongsberg Defence
Photo: Defence Connect Melbourne-based Marand Precision Engineering has secured a contract from Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu) to produce Launch Ramp Systems (LRS) for the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile. Following the Commonwealth announcement last year for the selection of Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to replace the Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile capability on the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class frigates and […]