AllBabcock awarded contract to refit UK nuclear submarine
Photo and Article courtesy of Babcock MEDIA RELEASE Babcock International PLC Babcock International Group PLC (“Babcock” or “the Group”) and the UK’s Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have agreed a full cost recovery contract worth an estimated £560 million to undertake the planned deep maintenance and life extension programme for HMS Victorious, one of the UK’s […]
Air Ambulance helicopter contract extended
All photos and article courtesy of Ambulance Victoria MEDIA RELEASE Ambulance Victoria (AV) has extended its contract with Babcock Australasia (Babcock) to continue providing air ambulance operations to support paramedics in providing Best Care to patients across Victoria. The five-year extension of the existing arrangement for the Air Ambulance helicopter fleet, valued at more than […]
Fiji takes delivery of Guardian-Class Patrol Boat
The Hon Pat Conroy MPMinister for Defence IndustryMinister for International Development and the Pacific MEDIA RELEASE Fiji has today taken delivery of its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, the RFNS Puamau, at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. The Prime Minister of Fiji, the Hon Sitiveni Rabuka received the vessel on behalf of the […]
Statement – Death of Australian Soldier
MEDIA RELEASE It is with great sadness Defence can confirm 2nd Commando Regiment soldier Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon has died following injuries he sustained during a parachuting incident on the 6th of March 2024. At this time Defence’s main priority is to support Lance Corporal Fitzgibbon’s family and our thoughts are with them and his […]
Audit Committee commences inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2022-23
MEDIA RELEASE The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has commenced an inquiry into the Auditor-General report on Defence Major Projects 2022-23 (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2023-24). The Chair of the Committee, Mr Julian Hill MP, said ‘this annual inquiry enables a critical review of major Defence acquisitions, which is the main objective […]
Expressions of Interest to open for Australian War Memorial Council
The Hon Matt Keogh MPMinister for Defence PersonnelMinister for Veterans’ Affairs MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government will soon commence a public search for new Members of the Australian War Memorial Council. This will be an opportunity for appropriately qualified individuals to make a significant contribution to the centre of national commemoration. The Australian War Memorial […]
Changes to Coalition Shadow Ministry
Peter Dutton MPLeader of the Opposition MEDIA RELEASE I am pleased to announce the following changes to the Coalition’s shadow ministry arrangements. The Hon. Luke Howarth MP will become the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services. Luke understands that small business is the backbone of the Australian economy. He has previously run […]
New era of leadership for Nova Systems
CEO Nova Systems, Dean Rosenfield. Photo and article courtesy of Nova Systems. MEDIA RELEASE Nova Systems has welcomed a new era of leadership as Dean Rosenfield commences as CEO. Dean has recently relocated from London to lead Nova Systems as it embarks on a new growth phase to expand the global team, strengthen Australia’s vital […]
Cisco supporting cyber resilience platforms through the Defence Trailblazer
Aus3C Cyber Range. Photo and article courtesy of Defence Trailblazer. MEDIA RELEASE Technology company Cisco joins forces with the University of Adelaide under the Defence Trailblazer to support resilience in the cyber domain Adelaide, 6 March, 2024 — Australians are no stranger to cyber-attacks and information warfare is now part of the everyday news narrative. […]
Australian-first not-for-profit export controls group launches to support Defence industry and academia with AUKUS
MEDIA RELEASE An Australian first not-for-profit export controls group will support the Defence, academia and advanced technology industries – including small-to-medium enterprises – navigate the system so they can more easily export and play a part in defence and global supply chains, including the once-in-a-generation AUKUS agenda. The new group, Export Controls Australia Group (ECAG), […]