Tag: Defence

Australia, NZ pact adds wargaming to defence science ties

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia and New Zealand will deepen defence science ties under a new agreement, opening fresh opportunities for the countries to share technology and skills across the Tasman. As regional...

DroneShield opens research hub inside SA’s Lot Fourteen

Posted on   |  by Lanie Tindale
ASX-listed electronic warfare specialist Droneshield has opened a $13 million research hub at the Lot Fourteen innovation hub with help from the South Australian government. DroneShield’s new facility will...

Defence musters industry talent for cyber reserve

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Australian Defence Force has issued a call to arms for cyber professionals to join a new breed of reserves, providing all-important “surge capacity” as threats from state-based actors...

Defence signs $720m Microsoft deal, its largest ever

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Defence department is set to spend as much as $720 million on Microsoft software over the next five years under its largest-ever volume sourcing deal with the company....

Japan’s Defence industry joins local breakthrough laser trial

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Defence scientists and Mitsubishi have claimed a successful demonstration of a world-first prototype laser system in South Australia, as the Japanese manufacturing giant tips $70 million into Sydney operations...

Drone incursions at Defence sites ‘deeply concerning’

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A sharp rise in drone incursions at sensitive Defence sites across the country has prompted calls for the Albanese government to accelerate the rollout of counter-drone measures. Defence personnel...