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According to a defence ministry press release, the federal government is collaborating with Australia’s defence industry to develop a “go-to” guide for small businesses on how to improve their security practices to help them win Defence work. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price launched the Working Securely with Defence guide alongside Australian Industry Group national … Continue reading Federal government launches guide to bolster industry security →

With the repair and overhaul needed for the 46 retired F/A-18 Classic Hornet aircraft that will be sold to air combat training company Air USA, Melissa Price , Minister for Defence Industry said there will be “24 direct industry jobs” while the Australian Air Force transitions from these older planes to the newer F-35s. The … Continue reading F/A-18 disposal provides Hunter region jobs →

A $90 billion naval shipbuilding program outlined in the Australian Budget 2019-20 is a continued focus for the federal government. Defence is set see one of the largest regeneration of the Australian navy with the program including the build of 54 naval ships and 21 submarines using Australian steel. Along with ongoing support for the … Continue reading Budget outlines continued investment in key defence projects →

Deakin and motion simulation company Universal Motion Simulator (UMS) have welcomed the Australian government’s contract to procure the University-developed Reconfigurable Driver Simulator. UMS chief executive officer Cameron Selkrig and UMS director Kerrie Parker joined Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson and Australian Defence Force director general of Combined Arms Fighting Systems Brigadier Greg McGlone to sign … Continue reading Deakin University research leads to Defence driver simulator purchase →

Defence and security company Saab has signed a $2.42m contract with ASC to supply an updated Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS) for four Royal Australian Navy Collins class submarines. Saab’s ISCMMS allows the submarine crew to centrally control many submarine systems, fully integrating the management of propulsion, trim, power generation and ship … Continue reading ASC, Saab sign contract to upgrade submarine management system →

UK engineering company QinetiQ has set up a new office in South Australia. The opening was done by Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP. The office looks to make more room for their growing staff size. At the moment, QinetiQ Australia has 350 specialist staff located across Australia who use their know-how to … Continue reading QinetiQ opens in SA →

Local industry will have more opportunities to participate in major defence infrastructure projects as part of a pilot program announced by Minister for Defence, Senator Marise Payne, today. The Local Industry Capability Plan pilot will ensure that local industry has the best possible opportunity to be involved in the Turnbull Government’s $200 billion investment in … Continue reading Local industries to have more opportunities in defence projects →

The Royal Australian Air Force’s pilots of the future are now flying the latest, digital standard of Hawk advanced jet trainer, having accepted the first upgraded aircraft from BAE Systems. The first cohort from 79 Squadron at RAAF Base Pearce has commenced training, taking advantage of enhanced training capabilities which make the RAAF’s fleet amongst … Continue reading BAE Systems’ upgraded Hawks take to the sky →

Future submarine building jobs are at stake in SA, after French company DCNS retracted its statement that 90 per cent of the construction of its next fleet would occur in Australia. Speaking to a Senate committee on Tuesday night, DCNS said it had no formal agreement with Adelaide company ASC (which had been promised the … Continue reading Submarine jobs at stake as DCNS backtracks on promises →