AllStrengthening Australia’s Defence Export Control Framework
The 2023 Defence Strategic Review made clear that Australia faces a deteriorating strategic environment. The Australian Government is committed to ensuring Australia’s defence export control framework keeps pace with the emerging challenges in Australia’s security environment. The Government is also committed to enhancing defence trade with likeminded partners, including the United Kingdom (UK) and the […]
Navantia Australia and UTS launch Marintec, Maritime Institute of Technology
A sovereign capability partnership that impacts the maritime industry. MEDIA RELEASE Marintec – the Maritime Institute of Technology (trademark pending) is an industry-led joint research institute established by Navantia Australia and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The Institute aims to develop digital technologies for the maritime industry and is setting a new standard for […]
Delivering sovereign capability through Australian industry partnerships
MEDIA RELEASE Navantia Australia has been delivering sovereign naval design and engineering capability since 2012, investing in the growth of its capacity through the development of its Australian workers. Directly employing over 300 naval architects and engineers, Navantia Australia is continuing to build sovereign capability for Australian industry through the establishment of its Technology Partner […]
New world-leading rules for Australia’s Defence vessels
MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s maritime capability and readiness will be supported by new world-leading design rules, following the launch of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework at the Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The ANC Framework updates and refines international and Australian standards and legislation into a single set of Defence design rules. This will support […]
Defence boosts capability with the launch of Defence Digital Group
MEDIA RELEASE The establishment of the Defence Digital Group within Defence represents increased focus on delivering information and communications technology (ICT) capability that will ensure Defence is ready to fight and win in the digital age. The Group, previously known as Chief Information Officer Group, has transformed to take a strategy-led approach to shaping, delivering […]
Autonomous and uncrewed systems tested as part of Exercise Autonomous Warrior
MEDIA RELEASE The Royal Australian Navy has worked with defence industry to test autonomous and uncrewed systems that have the capacity to transform the way Navy conducts maritime warfare. Held at Jervis Bay over two weeks, Exercise Autonomous Warrior tested a range of autonomous technologies below and on the surface of the ocean. This year’s […]
$3.6 million boost for local defence companies
MEDIA RELEASE Ten Australian manufacturing businesses will share more than $3.6 million to develop cutting-edge defence capabilities and boost exports in the latest round of Defence grants. The payments include more than $800,000 to a New South Wales company producing hard armour for military personnel, $585,000 to a South Australian manufacturer to develop a large-scale […]
Leidos welcomes expressions of interest from Australian Industry for Aerial Surveillance opportunities
Leidos Australia is seeking to maximise opportunities available for Australian industry for upcoming opportunities in 2024, including small-to-medium-enterprises (SMEs) and Indigenous enterprises. Leidos is focused on continually growing the size and capability of Australian Industry Capability by providing opportunities to join their supply-chain, particularly via opportunities in their recently acquired Airborne Solutions Division. The opportunity […]
L3Harris and NIOA Announce Guided Weapons Collaboration in Australia
PHOTO CAPTION: Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company, VP of Strategy Andrew Crickenberger (left) and NIOA Australia-NZ CEO Ben James ink the two companies’ collaboration agreement ahead of INDO PACIFIC 2023 in Sydney. Photo courtesy of NIOA. MEDIA RELEASE Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX] company, and Australian-owned defence prime NIOA have announced a strategic […]
Austal, Civmec and Navantia Australia partner to offer corvettes for Australia
Photo courtesy of Austal, Civmec and Navantia Australia Pty Ltd MEDIA RELEASE Austal, Civmec and Navantia Australia are proud to announce that they have partnered to offer the Australian Government a proposal to deliver six corvettes in recognition of the Navy’s urgent need for increased strike capability. Designed by Navantia, the corvette combines the manoeuvrability […]