$368b AUKUS submarine plan unveiled

The federal government will invest up to $368 billion on the AUKUS nuclear powered submarine program.

14 March, 2023

Kim Beazley appointed War Memorial Chair

Kim Beazley has been appointed Chairman of the Australian War Memorial Council, replacing Brendan Nelson who has been named the new president of Boeing International.

5 December, 2022

Audit finds major discrepancies in Defence costs reporting

The Auditor General has found major discrepancies in reporting about the estimated costs of Defence programs.

29 November, 2022

CSIRO wins $8.6m defence contract

CSIRO will develop advanced respiratory equipment for the ADF in partnership with local companies and researchers.

18 July, 2022

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