Navy strikes contract for first of four regional maintenance centres Thursday January 20, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence The Royal Australian Navy has struck a major contract for a regional maintenance centre in Cairns, the first of four new strategic sites.
APS workers help state’s stretched triple-O call centre, ADF drive ambulances Thursday January 20, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Scott Morrison confirmed the APS and ADF support to triple-O call centres and for ambulance driving but warned the support is limited.
Tonga accepts Australian offer of surveillance flight following tsunami Monday January 17, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Australia will be sending defence assets to Tonga following a volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano at the weekend.
Agencies and public sector union in talks about employers providing RATs in some cases Wednesday January 12, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Federal departments and agencies are in discussions with the main public service union about rapid antigen testing being provided to employees in limited cases for…
Australia to buy new tanks and combat vehicles for $3.5b from US Monday January 10, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence Australia will buy more than 100 tanks and armoured vehicles from the US for $3.5 billion, defence minister Peter Dutton says. The upgrade could see…
Australia signs defence treaty with Japan, launches hydrogen trade program Friday January 7, 2022 By Jackson Graham Defence Australia and Japan have signed a new treaty that will enable greater cooperation during military exercises and disaster relief operations. Prime minister Scott Morrison and…
Defence scholarships boost nuclear and engineer workforce for AUKUS Tuesday December 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Hundreds of scholarships are being offered to budding engineers and nuclear scientists to shore up Australia’s workforce to deliver the AUKUS program.
Security adviser and chief of staff tipped to head ASPI Tuesday December 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Justin Bassi, chief of staff to foreign minister Marise Payne, is tipped to be the next leader of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.
Commitment to non-proliferation won’t be weakened by AUKUS, committee finds Monday December 20, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has given a tick of approval to an initial agreement between the UK, US and Australia to share information.
Australia and South Korea strike $1b defence deal Monday December 13, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence The deal will see a Korean company provide 30 self-propelled howitzer artillery weapons, and 15 ammunition resupply vehicles and radars.
Stress high but other health effects ‘limited’ in communities exposed to PFAS near Defence bases Sunday December 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Australian CMO Paul Kelly said the health department saw the study as a step towards better understanding PFAS exposure and potential health effects.
Defence looks to replace Taipan helicopter with US Black Hawks Friday December 10, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence The government seeks advice from the US on buying up to 40 Black Hawk helicopters that would 'potentially replace' our Taipan helicopter.
Committee recommends authority for space agency and better alignment with Defence Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Pushes for the Australian Space Agency to become a statutory authority and for alignment between government investment in defence and civil space projects. …
Review of electronic surveillance laws Tuesday December 7, 2021 By Tom Ravlic Federal A submission deadline of 11 February 2022 is set for people wanting to comment on the review of laws related to electronic surveillance.
Army launches separate command for aircraft Tuesday December 7, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence The Australian Army has established a new Aviation Command responsible for its helicopters and unmanned aerial systems.
