ADF invests in $299m health records system upgrade

The Australian Defence Force is overhauling its electronic health records system in a bid to move towards a more modern, patient-centric approach.

16 May, 2022

Qld rocket company awarded $15m spy satellite contract

A Queensland company has been awarded a $15 million Defence contract to develop a new spy satellite.

9 May, 2022

Govt to build east coast base for nuclear subs

The government has announced a new base for the nation’s nuclear powered submarines will be built on Australia’s east coast.

7 March, 2022

PM says ADF ‘not surrogate aged care workforce’

Teams of Australian Defence Force personnel will be placed on 24 hours’ notice to help struggling aged care homes.

10 February, 2022

NSW offers pathway to public sector jobs for veterans

A NSW veterans employment program is finding public sector jobs for retired Defence personnel.

30 January, 2022

Smart warfare -Defence invests in AI capability

Defence has invested $10 million to help Australian companies develop AI and virtual reality technologies.

23 November, 2021

Dumped contractor disappointed over nuclear subs decision

Global defence contractor Naval Group says it’s a major disappointment that it has been dumped as the builder of Australia’s next fleet of submarines after the Prime Minister announced a deal with the UK and US to build a nuclear fleet.

16 September, 2021

ADF extends satellite contract with Immarsat

The ADF has extended its contract with British satellite company Inmarsat until 2027.

5 April, 2021

Aus-based drone company joins defence industry group

Canberra-based drone technology company Department 13 has joined the peak defence and security industry association.

11 December, 2020

New cyber spy chief vows to hold onto secrets

The Australian cyber spy agency won’t be giving up its secrets any time soon.

3 September, 2020

$500m War Memorial redevelopment ‘a waste of money’

The proposed $500 million War Memorial redevelopment is an extravagant waste of taxpayer money, a committee has heard.

22 July, 2020

First sovereign cloud company wins Defence tick

There are concerns certification gaps have opened up around government cloud providers.

2 July, 2020

New govt data centre to be built in Canberra

A $17 million government data centre is being built in Canberra.

18 June, 2020

Aussie pump company scores SKorea defence contract

An Australian defence contractor is supplying the Korean Navy with salvage pumps.

17 June, 2020