New Defence Chief set to take command

Vice Admiral David Johnston is set to be promoted to chief of the Australian Defence Force.

9 April, 2024

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

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

ADF extends satellite contract with Immarsat

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

5 April, 2021

State governments to co-ordinate veterans’ data

Military service question on Census?

28 November, 2016

Military and veteran suicides probably underestimated

DVA trying to collect statistics.

23 November, 2016

Cyber Security Centre outgrows ASIO HQ

$38 million move.

21 November, 2016

Latest news from Defence

Chinook comes to Townsville.

28 October, 2016

Army seeks up to 200 nano drones for combat

Reconnaissance and surveillance.

26 August, 2016

Wear this with Pride – Aussie uniform factory transforms public services, local manufacturing

Innovation woven in.

20 April, 2016

NSW loses out to Victoria as Defence moves pilot training

Joyce’s electorate loses plum RAAF training facility.

7 September, 2015

Defence bunkers for industrial strife after 93% strike vote

Abbott and Abetz face deep resistance at Russell.

16 April, 2015

Security sticklers Berkeley IT get stuck into SharePoint

Accident prevention waiting to happen.

2 April, 2015