Australia’s Defence Space Command moved from the Royal Australian Air Force to the Joint Capabilities Group (JCG) on 1 July as part of the Australian Government’s response to the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). Additionally, No. 1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU)…
The Australian Government will establish an External Advisory Panel to oversee the implementation of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) recommendations. Former Secretary of the Department of Defence, Mr Dennis Richardson AC, former Secretary of the Department of Finance, Ms Rosemary…
Australia’s 2023-24 Defence Budget was handed down on 9 May 2023, less than a month after the release of the unclassified Defence Strategic Review (DSR). It follows much the same trajectory as the budgets handed down last year: the budget…
Defence has awarded a $46 million contract to Brisbane-based L3Harris Micreo to manufacture up to 80 new Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots. The new robots will carry cameras and sensors that have an improved ability to find, examine and neutralise…
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and the Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy MP with Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro announcing the establishment of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator. Image: Defence Defence will invest $3.4 billion…
Defence will spend $4.1 billion to acquire more long-range strike systems as well as manufacturing longer-range munitions in Australia, delivering on the priorities of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). A key recommendation of the DSR is the need to accelerate and expand the…
The Australian government has released its long-awaited Defence Strategic Review, commissioned in August 2022, in the form of an unclassified version titled simply National Defence. It is presented as the most significant re-casting of Australia’s defence policy and posture since…
European guided weapons company MBDA is set to re-open its office in Canberra as it positions itself for an Australian market that will be shaped by the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). While it has yet to name a new in-country…
Advanced Composite Structures Australia (ACS Australia) recently celebrated its 30th. birthday. The company is delivering unique, high-value composite materials engineering and manufacturing solutions for clients based around the world. It has also been developing a body of expertise and a…