Acceleration of the Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise
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The 2020 Defence Strategic Update identified the need for Defence to act with greater independence in an increasingly contested strategic environment.
In March 2021, the Government announced the acceleration of a $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise (the Enterprise) to boost skilled jobs and help secure Australia...
Australian Defence Apparel wins NZDF supply and managed services contract
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Melbourne-based Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has secured the wearable supply and managed services contract with the NZ Defence Force.
Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) have designed and made clothes for the Australian military for about a century.
ADA confirm the intention to deliver the NZDF the very latest in research, development and de...
Factors underpinning decision for all six Collins-class submarines to undergo major life-of-type extensions (LOTEs)
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Of all the problems Peter Dutton inherited when he became Defence Minister, none is more urgent or more strategically vital to Australia than sorting out what he calls the “mess” of Australia’s future submarine project.
Dutton is being forced to make key decisions on the submarine fleet that will affect the nation’s s...
Defence holds firm on AIC targets, reminds primes of their obligations
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The Commonwealth government “won’t be afraid to use a big stick” if defence primes do not meet their AIC obligations, Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has warned.
In an address to the annual Defence Connect Budget Lunch, Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price reaffirmed the government is committed to supporting ...
Government accelerates Sovereign Guided Weapons manufacturing
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The Australian Government will accelerate the creation of a $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons Enterprise, boosting skilled jobs and helping secure Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.
The Department of Defence will now select a strategic industry partner to operate a sovereign guided weapons manufacturing capability on behal...
Infantry Fighting Vehicle contenders unveiled at Russell
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Two contenders for the largest acquisition project in the history of the Army have been officially unveiled in Canberra today.
The new Infantry Fighting Vehicles prototypes are currently under evaluation, and once delivered, the project will provide the Army with an advanced, cutting-edge mounted close combat capability.
The Acting Mini...
Naval Group confirms 60% local spend during $90bn construction of Attack-class subs
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Naval Group has agreed to formalise a figure of 60 per cent spending in Australia during construction of the Attack-class submarines.
The Morrison government and French submarine company Naval Group have reached an agreement in principle guaranteeing 60 per cent spending in Australia during the life of the $90bn construction of 12 Attack-class s...
Defence to double Loyal Wingman fleet
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The Australian government has bolstered investment in the Loyal Wingman program, requesting the delivery of additional aircraft.
Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has confirmed that the federal government will invest a further $115 million to procure three additional Loyal Wingman aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), dou...
Britton Maritime Systems awarded Sea Boats
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Sydney-based company Britton Maritime Systems was awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for Navy’s newest Cape-class patrol boats.
Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s head of maritime systems Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm said the contract was another example of Australian industry&...
Minister confirms Apache to replace Army's Tiger ARH.
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The Australian Army’s armed reconnaissance capability will be strengthened following the selection of Boeing Apache Guardian to replace Army’s Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) from 2025.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the AH-64E Apache Guardian is equipped with improved sensors, com...
