August 2023
Deterrence is Australia’s best defence: Conroy
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says defence contractors and his department need to take more risks as the nation confronts a deteriorating strategic environment.
- Andrew Tillett
October 2020
US-China rift drives Australia's defence agenda
An increasingly assertive China and a volatile Donald Trump means when it comes to national security, Australia has needed to step up, and fast.
- Ronald Mizen
June 2020
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- Defence
Innovation relies on collaboration networks
The aim is to build bridges between universities, business and government.
- Robert Bolton
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- Defence capability
Long-term industry set to ride out economic downturn
The ongoing nature of big defence contracts means they are even more sought after by states wanting a strong economic multiplier in tough times.
- Simon Evans
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- Linda Reynolds
$200 billion defence boost is a done deal
The coronavirus effect will not deter the government in its decision to invest $200 billion in military capability, says Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.
- Andrew Tillett
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- Defence and national security
Artificial intelligence is where our natural talents lie
The export success of Nulka anti-missile decoy and the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile show that Australia has entered the world stage with defence innovation.
- Gregor Ferguson
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- Defence Technology
Universities eye insurance against tough times
The University of Adelaide and the University of Tasmania are both building strong links with the defence sector in uncertain times.
- Simon Evans
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- Defence innovation
Shipbuilding on a mission to build future workforce
Shipbuilding is seeking high-tech talent to be trained in the latest generation of equipment.
- Andrew Tillett
October 2018
Capability edge and keeping South China Sea open crucial: Christopher Pyne
Newly appointed Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has declared maintaining Australia's regional "capability edge" and ensuring the South China Sea remains open and free as key priorities.
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- Andrew Tillett
Strengthening ties with regional militaries crucial : General Angus Campbell
In an increasingly uncertain world, strengthening regional partnerships with neighbouring militaries is growing in importance and is crucial for a Australia to be its most potent.
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- Andrew Tillett
Growing maintenance expertise to service allies
The nation's reputation for a highly skilled engineering and mechanical workforce will also see the country play an important role in servicing war machines.
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- Andrew Tillett
Shipbuilding capacity expanding as regional clients beckon
They were competitors to build the Royal Australian Navy's new fleet of patrol boats, and shipbuilders Austal and Luerssen look set to continue their rivalry as they chase export opportunities in the region.
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- Andrew Tillett
Rethinking Australia's defence superiority in a changing region: Peter Leahy
Wars and conflicts are won by nations with superior defence capabilities, diplomacy, political and military leadership, economic strength, technology, strategies and national cohesion.
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- Peter Leahy
June 2018
Defence cost blowouts a thing of the past: Marise Payne
The days of billion-dollar cost blowouts and lengthy delays marring defence acquisitions are a thing of the past, Marise Payne says.
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- Andrew Tillett
Tapping into the next generation successful for ADF recruitment
Recruiting for the Australian Defence Force's 80,000 people-in-uniform workforce has become more complex as the Commonwealth commits to new, sophisticated equipment.
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- Mark Abernethy
Local defence cyber capabilities growing but so are the threats
The Defence Department is building cyber-offensive capability, giving it the ability to interfere with other nations' digital systems rather than simply defend against attacks.
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- Mark Abernethy
Industry, universities and government working together key for new ADF
As war fighting expands from the traditional domains of land, sea and air into cyber and space, the challenge for militaries remains the same, to find the edge over the enemy.
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- Andrew Tillett
Gaming technology helping to contain cost of training
The rise of the gaming industry might evoke images of teenagers sitting in front of the TV for hours, but advances in game technology are also aiding our soldiers.
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- Mark Abernethy
Innovating our way to defence export success
If the Turnbull government is to achieve its ambition of lifting Australia into the top 10 defence exporters in the world, it will be driven by local industry coming up with innovative products and systems.
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- Andrew Tillett
Why Australia entering the space race is a necessity
Australia is entering the space race with the establishment of its Space Agency – a move built on federal government predictions that space will be a $10-12 billion per year industry.
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- Mark Abernethy