With billions of dollars worth of infrastructure to be delivered for Australian bases over the next decade, Defence and industry will need to move fast, embrace innovation, and harness our construction capabilities.
Perth-based aeronautical engineering company Innovaero has been awarded a Technology Demonstration contract by the Australian Army to develop its OWL-X expendable counter-drone system.
Defence is a bit like an angler’s trout lake: there doesn’t seem to be much happening at the surface but there may be something interesting going on below if you look carefully for the ripples.
Four Lockheed Martin F-16D+ fighters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force will begin a series of rotational deployments that will see the island nation’s combat jets training in West Australian skies.
New sources of maritime intelligence now have the potential to revolutionise the Indian Ocean, by making much of the ocean observed spaces at relatively low cost.
With construction of the first Hunter-class frigate now well under way, it is important to acknowledge just how vital Australian SMEs will be to the success of the critical endeavour before us.
ADF’s AIR 6500 project is a protective system to be able shoot down enemy missiles. But Australia has several unique challenges, including the sheer scale of the area that needs to be protected.
Many defence small and medium enterprises are fighting for survival following the DSR, as unclear priorities and cancelled procurements leave them questioning their future in the sector.
Australia’s strategic ambitions in defence and security are a deliberate and thoughtful framework to align with the evolving environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Hunter-class frigate program has now entered the production phase, with the ceremonial cutting of steel on the first vessel at BAE Systems Australia’s shipyard at Osborne.
Helping others is a key focus at Haileybury, demonstrated through the school’s focus on social justice.
The college promotes a culture of rigorous learning, blended with co-curricular activities, to prepare students for a world that values not just intellectual acumen but also practical skills and creativity.
As a hub for the performing arts, The McDonald College students continue to lead the way in promoting open conversations and supporting mental health causes with the power of the arts.
The Southport School offers something special to students and families and is far more than a school.
Development of character and care for the whole child are core elements of our educational vision at Oxley College.
Navigating education options is difficult and when you have a child with special needs, finding the right education setting can be daunting.
Caulfield Grammar School’s Year 9 Kakadu Program embraces the stories, culture and communities of the Northern Territory and embodies the essence of curriculum innovation.
Students at Sydney Anglican girls’ school Meriden are learning how to do away with “therapy speak” and differentiate between anxiety and day-to-day worries.
Schools are focusing on building strong relationships and creating a sense of belonging to help them look after students’ mental health.
The shift to co-education by two of Sydney’s traditional all-boys’ independent schools has again stirred the debate on the benefits and disadvantages of single-sex schooling.
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