Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program almost doubled in size
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The Australian Government is turbo charging export opportunities for Australian defence industry through a significant expansion of the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program, underscoring support for local companies and jobs.
The number of major defence companies, known as primes, participating in the GSC Program will almost double from seven to...
Government to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to support HIMARS regiment
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The Albanese Government is continuing to support local jobs in Bendigo with a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.
Thales Australia will build the Bushmaster vehicles in Bendigo, supporting hundreds of jobs in the local economy and many more jobs across the supply chain in Victoria.
This co...
Government approves next phase of Collins Class life-of-type extension
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HMAS Farncomb will be the first of Australia’s six Collins class submarines to undergo sustainment and capability enhancement under a life-of-type extension program being implemented by the Albanese Government.
The life-of-type extension program is part of the Government’s commitment to invest $4 to $5 billion to ensure the Colli...
Government delivers 2024 Integrated Investment Program
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The Federal Government has boosted Defence spending to deliver the 2024 National Defence Strategy and build an integrated, focused force that is ready to deter potential threats.
The 2024 Integrated Investment Program outlines the Government’s capability investment priorities. This is the first substantial update to the Integrate...
Government finally responds to Surface Ships review
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The Albanese Government has today released its blueprint for a larger and more lethal surface combatant fleet for the Royal Australian Navy, more than doubling the size of the surface combatant fleet under the former government’s plan.
This follows the Government’s careful consideration of the recommendations of the independent a...
Government invests further $400 million in next generation MQ-28A Ghost Bat drone
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The Albanese Government has secured hundreds of highly skilled jobs while driving innovation in Australia’s local defence industry with the allocation of an additional $399 million for the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat.
The MQ-28A Ghost Bat, known as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), is being developed in cooperation wit...
Government boosts ADF's maritime patrol and response aircraft fleet
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The Albanese Government is taking steps to ensure Australia has one of the most advanced maritime patrol and response aircraft fleets in the world.
The Government has approved the acquisition of a fourth MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, and upgrades to the Air Force’s fleet of P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
The es...
Government covers up failure to deliver capability by re-announcing HIMARS and NSM decisions
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Breathlessly repeated by large sections of the Australian media, the January 5 joint statement by Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy is old news – literally. Prime contractor for the Naval Strike Missile – Norway’s Kongsberg – announced on April 5, 2022, that they had been selected...
Ghost Shark a stealthy ‘game-changer’ for RAN
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An autonomous robotic undersea warfare vehicle is being designed and manufactured in Australia for the Royal Australian Navy.
Its name - Ghost Shark - was revealed on December 12 at Anduril Australia, which is collaborating with Navy and Defence Science and Technology Group on the project.
The collaboration was made possible by...
Government admits further delay before deciding LAND 400 Phase 3 vehicle tender
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The Australian Government will consider the findings of the Defence Strategic Review before deciding on the tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle project.
The Review will make recommendations on priorities for investing in Australia’s defence capability and posture, to meet the nation’s security challenges over th...
