Defence has awarded KPMG a $233 million contract as the preferred systems integration supplier for Tranche 1 of the ICT 2284 OneDefence Data Program, which will ensure Defence can better manage data as a strategic warfighting asset. KPMG will lead…
DroneShield Limited has revealed an enhanced version of its DroneSentry-C2 Command-and-Control software, in partnership with location intelligence firm, Nearmap. Sydney-based Nearmap provides city-scale 3D content, artificial intelligence data sets, geospatial tools, and high-resolution aerial imagery in Australia, New Zealand, and North…
The Australian Government has named Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia as initial industry partners in the Department of Defence’s $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise. Minister for Defence Peter Dutton said three Australian-based companies – The…
The Australian Government has approved the accelerated acquisition of improved weapon capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at a total cost of $3.5 billion. Minister for Defence Peter Dutton announced 5 April that Defence will accelerate the acquisition of:…
The Department of Defence has awarded contracts worth $23 million to 10 Australian businesses whose innovative ideas could strengthen the capability of the Australian Defence Force. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the contracts, awarded through the Defence Innovation…
In a speech to the Cooperative Research Australia Innovation Showcase last week at Parliament House in Canberra, Minister for Science & Technology Melissa Price set out the importance of innovation, cooperation and commercialisation for a strong and growing, high technology…
Defence has launched a Small Business Advocacy Team dedicated to helping Australian defence SMEs win a greater share of critical Defence projects. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the establishment of the new team within the Office of Defence…
Defence has committed a further $81.4 million to Soveriegn Industry Capability Priority (SICP) grant program aimed at growing the sovereign industrial capability of Australia’s defence industry, extending the program until 30 June 2025 as part of the 2022-23 Budget. Minister…
The Defence Innovation Hub will seek submissions from Australian industry for innovations that will strengthen specific defence capabilities in the areas of guided weapons and explosive ordnance, integrated air and missile defence, and undersea warfare. Submissions will open on 1…
The Defence budget for 2022-23, announced on 29 March, will be $48.6 billion, including $1.6 billion for the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). The budget will rise in the out years, according to the Defence Portfolio Budget Statement, to $51.6, $53.5…