Tag: Defence

WA TAFE centre to build up future defence workforce

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A Defence TAFE Centre of Excellence will be set up in Western Australia with the help of the federal government to deliver industry training opportunities in support of AUKUS....

Govt details an extra $262m for submarine supply chain uplift

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The federal government has detailed plans for an additional $262.4 million to be spent supporting domestic defence industry participation in the nuclear submarine supply chain being developed as part...

Gig Guide: Marles appoints new cyber chief

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The new head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre is Stephanie Crowe, who replaces Abigail Bradshaw following her  promotion to director-general of the Australian Signals Directorate. Ms Crowe has...

Defence returns to Accenture for ageing aircraft software

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Defence has extended its engagement with Accenture for aircraft maintenance software for another three years, handing the tech services giant another $28 million for work it has led for...

Defence revises up cost of scrapped satellite program

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Defence has revised up its spending on a planned military-grade satellite communication system that was cancelled 18 months after Lockheed Martin was selected, putting the new cost at $102...

Defence industry inquiry wraps up without recommendations

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A Senate inquiry into the Department of Defence’s support for local industry has wrapped up without offering any recommendations to boost sovereign capability or address procurement deficiencies. The Senate...