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25.01.2022 Four @CurtinUni scientists are finalists in the 2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for their two projects, one of which develops a ‘new way of doing chemistry’ and the other advances technology for use in defence and national security.
25.01.2022 @generaldynamics has been awarded a US$327.8 million @USNavy contract for lead yard support, development studies and design efforts for Virginia Class submarines.
25.01.2022 RUAG Australia has secured a new MRO contract to support the MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, its second @USNavy contract in a matter of months.
23.01.2022 The @DeptofDefense has issued US$481 million to a diagnostics provider to boost domestic production of COVID-19 tests.
23.01.2022 ADF personnel to participate in UK-led NATO exercise @NATO #defence http://ow.ly/b2Nc50BEU1T
23.01.2022 Defence Industry Minister @Melissa4Durack has announced that Queensland-based and veteran-owned Australian SME @GaardTech is preparing to export advanced training systems for the first time, as part of a trial with the British Army.
22.01.2022 Fighter jets embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been undergoing live weapons training the F-35B jets have stepped up to the next level of training after the pilots completed their carrier qualification in both day and night time conditions.
21.01.2022 The @AusAirForce has officially opened the Len Waters Building at RAAF Base Williamtown, named after Australia’s only known Indigenous World War II fighter pilot, Len Waters.
19.01.2022 Joint Task Force 633 welcomes new commander #defence #middleeast http://ow.ly/DVrF50CvXbH
19.01.2022 Ronald Reagan, America Strike Groups conduct integrated Indo-Pacific ops #defence http://ow.ly/TA3f50BEU6P
19.01.2022 Royal Australian Navy completes Exercise SINGAROO @Australian_Navy#defence http://ow.ly/TmWk50BETYn
18.01.2022 The UK’s @DefenceHQ has awarded a three-year contract extension to the Scotland-based subsea defence company to support NATO submarine rescue missions.
18.01.2022 Defence Minister @lindareynoldswa and Defence Industry Minister @Melissa4Durack have announced the release of the public Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Plan for the first phase of the $35 billion Hunter Class Frigate Program.
17.01.2022 @USMC have refined their ability to rapidly deploy to remote regional islands in order to control key maritime terrain as 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Marine Logistics Group conducted operations centered on the Okinawan island of Iejima.
17.01.2022 Marines stand up second Indo-Pacific F-35B squadron @USMC http://ow.ly/QezE50C5xur
16.01.2022 @LeidosInc Australia has rolled out a new ISR capability platform in co-operation with Defence, as part of Phase 1 of Joint Project 2096.
15.01.2022 Defence Minister responds to WA government push for Collins Class FCD push @lindareynoldswa #defence https://www.defenceconnect.com.au//7275-defence-minister-r
15.01.2022 Minister for Defence Industry @Melissa4Durack has revealed that three local SMEs have received funding to improve their competitiveness in the global market.
14.01.2022 The latest Defence Connect Land Supplement tackled the Five Eyes and NATO 'on the ground' operational experience serves as EPE's driving force. Read the article now: http://ow.ly/IQRj50BTJS0
13.01.2022 The @Australian_Navy has awarded up to $20 million in defence contracts to @Saab Australia for the provision of an anti-submarine warfare training system and in-service support.
12.01.2022 Prime Minister @ScottMorrisonMP has used a National Press Club address to shed light on a $1.5bn plan to reignite the fires of Australian industry, with a focus on competitiveness and economic recovery in the form of a ‘Modern Manufacturing Initiative’.
12.01.2022 PODCAST: Host Phil Tarrant and Stephen Kuper discuss the top-ranking stories in the Key Enabler and Analysis stories from 2020. Tune in: http://ow.ly/RULM30rrhPv #Top5DefenceStories
11.01.2022 Australia’s defence industry has welcomed Prime Minister @ScottMorrisonMP’s $1.3 billion ‘Modern Manufacturing Initiative’.
11.01.2022 Defence Minister @lindareynoldswa and Minister for Defence Industry @Melissa4Durack have announced the signing of an agreement with @BAESystemsAus and the @UniofAdelaideof Adelaide, which aims to bolster Australia’s high-frequency radar capability.
10.01.2022 The 'Army in Motion' philosophy necessitates a force that is continuosly adpating to an ever-changing environment. Read the latest Defence Connect Land Supplement article now to learn more: http://ow.ly/jmW750BTJFz
10.01.2022 Nationwide awards celebrates capability of defence industry #australiandefenceindustryawards http://ow.ly/8bsP50CvX9Y
09.01.2022 @northropgrumman has progressed to the design phase of the Aether Spy radar program.
08.01.2022 PODCAST: Hosts Phil Tarrant and Steve Kuper discuss the development of Australia's self propelled howitzer program, industry milestones for Hawkei production and the LAND 129 program. Listen here: http://ow.ly/mdM030rpP7F
07.01.2022 NSW-based BlueZone Group and its industry partners have been awarded an Australian Defence Innovation Hub grant to develop a sovereign anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability to support the @Australian_Navy’s integrated undersea surveillance system.
07.01.2022 @greg_sheridan is probably right. Any conflict between China and the US over Taiwan this November is likely to be small scale and not involve actual shooting. We should be grateful for that but not complacent, explains Senator for NSW @JimMolan.
07.01.2022 @RUAG_Int Australia has been awarded full patent rights in three continents for its additive technology solution.
06.01.2022 NATO orders additional Airbus A330 MRTT @AirbusDefence @NATO #defence http://ow.ly/dAhC50BEUd1
06.01.2022 General Dynamics secures US$761.6m cyber contract @generaldynamics http://ow.ly/gjHb50C5xs4
05.01.2022 Canberra-based cyber security business archTIS has announced the acquisition of global information protection business Nucleus Cyber worth $9.75 million.
05.01.2022 ASD releases 2020 Cyber Security Survey for Commonwealth entities #cyber #cybersecurity #defence http://ow.ly/6VJU50BETSK
05.01.2022 The software company is set to enhance the federal government’s cyber security posture, after earning the IRAP ‘Protected’ security assessment.
05.01.2022 Minister for Veterans’ Affairs @DarrenChesterMP has announced the appointment of Dr Bernadette Boss CSC as the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
05.01.2022 For retired @usairforce Colonel Jeffrey Green, the Defense Production Act delivered what it aimed to do boost the economy, the health response and national security again raising the question, should Australia formalise a similar policy?
04.01.2022 New system to streamline DVA income support services @DeptDefence http://ow.ly/HdpP50CvXdF
03.01.2022 Special Operations Command personnel from across Australia have donated blood and plasma to the Red Cross as part of the annual Defence Blood Challenge.
03.01.2022 Soldier On’s 2020 Pledge gathers momentum @SoldierOnAust http://ow.ly/6EkT50C5xlr
03.01.2022 @Aurecon partners with Defence to build workforce diversity http://ow.ly/sriU50BETVX
02.01.2022 For ASPI senior fellow Paul Barnes, responding to disruptive challenges needs like natural disasters, pandemics and global power competition to take higher priority for government and academia.
02.01.2022 Defence Minister @lindareynoldswa and Defence Industry Minister @Melissa4Durack have confirmed a $94 million contract for NSW-based EOS Systems to supply 251 Remote Weapon Stations to increase the lethality of the ADF’s protected mobility vehicles.
02.01.2022 @LockheedMartin has confirmed it will continue to source materials for its F-35 aircraft from Solvay, after signing a new five-year contract with the firm.
02.01.2022 Have you been looking forward to winning that coveted Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Award? You still have the opportunity to be a part of this prestigious night without leaving your home! Register today for the live stream happening on 26 November at 8:15pm AEDT for a chance to win $500! http://ow.ly/HMqf50BKPuD #AustralianDefenceIndustryAwards KBR Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Beca
02.01.2022 @northropgrumman has been tasked with building a data system from the US @DefenseIntel.
01.01.2022 Minister for Defence Personnel @DarrenChesterMP has announced changes to the Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program to support partners of ADF members.
01.01.2022 Brigadier Wade Stothart has been appointed as Director General of the newly established Joint Transition Authority, designed to support ADF personnel transitioning from military to civilian life.
