Federal gov concerned with China targeting Australian secrets
The Australian Defence Force is looking into claims of China trying to poach ex-military personnel to train its forces. Defence Minister Richard Marles has launched
Australia prepares for future war in space with new comms tech
The federal government has been increasing new security requirements for the military as space becomes a potential theatre of war and a data super-highway. As
Major defence projects a ‘complete mess’
Australia’s defence projects will be overhauled as Defence Minister Richard Marles identified billions of dollars in budget blowouts and major delays. Minister Marles promised more
Australia needs to focus on boosting defence innovation
Former defence economic adviser Dr Rob Bourke states that Australia should have a greater focus on boosting innovation onshore in areas such as artificial intelligence,
EU open to help plug Australia’s capability gaps
The European Union’s ambassador to Australia says the bloc is willing to sell military equipment to the country in order to plug any capability gaps
Defence launches advanced supercomputing capability
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has officially launched an advanced supercomputing capability at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in Edinburgh, South Australia. The
MITRE signs agreement to uplift Australia’s sovereign capability
US-based not-for-profit organization MITRE has signed an agreement with the Australian Department of Defence to help bring innovative and integrated solutions for enhanced operations and
Airbus chosen as Defence’s strategic partner to fast-track space technologies
Airbus, a European multinational aerospace corporation, has been selected as the strategic partner for the Department of Defence’s Resilient Multi-mission Space STaR Shot to help
Defence launches new intelligence data interface for personnel
The Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy has announced that Defence personnel will now have access to a new computer interface that allows for better
University of Adelaide launches new centre for Defence laser technology
The University of Adelaide has launched a new centre that will focus on further developing the latest laser technology needed to keep Australia and its
Australia sets sights on strengthening defence and security in South Asia
Two of Australia’s ministers are meeting with their Indian and Sri Lankan counterparts in South Asia to discuss regional security and transnational crime across Asia-Pacific.
ELSA opens new technology research facility in Victoria
Elbit Systems of Australia (ELSA), in partnership with the Victorian Government, has opened a new research facility to help with the development and commercialisation of defence