South Korean company wins $7b defence contract

South Korea defence company Hanwha has won a $7 billion dollar contact to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

30 July, 2023

Hunter Class frigates swept up in Defence projects inquiry

A parliamentary committee will include procurement of the Hunter Class frigates in its inquiry into major Defence projects.

16 May, 2023

Audit finds $423m cost blowout in future frigates program

An audit of the Future Frigates program has a found a $423m cost blowout, delays, and a lack of focus on value for money.

14 May, 2023

Nuclear dump to be built on Defence land

The government will build a high level nuclear dump to deal with waste as part of the AUKUS submarine program.

14 March, 2023

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

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

ADF extends satellite contract with Immarsat

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

5 April, 2021

SA data storage provider wins Future Submarine contract

A local data centre will provide storage services for the Future Submarines Project.

3 August, 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

National commissioner to investigate Defence suicides

The federal government will set up an independent body to investigate defence force and veteran suicides.

5 February, 2020

Defence ‘megaproject’ hit by delays, blowouts

The $80 billion Future Submarine program is already experiencing a nine-month design hold-up.

15 January, 2020

Digital Health Agency head quits

Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.

17 December, 2019