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Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
China responds with renewed A2/AD missile tests
While the US, Australian and Japanese militaries conduct high intensity combat operations in and around north Queensland, rising power China has responded with a series ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 15 Jul 2019
US ‘Raptor regret’ raises questions and possibilities
A US Air Force combatant commander in Australia for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 has seemingly expressed regret from within the USAF about allied access to the world’s ...
Qatar joins global NASAMS family with US$2.2bn deal
Raytheon has confirmed a US$2.2 billion agreement with the State of Qatar as part of two direct commercial sales for an additional integrated air and missile defence ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Global quantum computing specialist completes acquisition of Aussie start-up
Australian-based Shoal Group congratulated Rigetti Computing on the acquisition of Shoal spin-off company QxBranch – a quantum software and analytical capability ...
Australia’s dilemma: Strategic independence v strategic dependence
Australia has long sought to balance the paradigms of strategic independence and strategic dependence – seemingly limited by a comparatively small population and ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 12 Jul 2019
Barracuda launch heralds beginning of new submarine era for France and Australia
As Australia’s own $50 billion Attack Class submarine program continues to gather pace despite concerns, France, parent nation of the Barracuda design, is preparing to ...
RUAG Australia reveals new industrial capability
RUAG Australia has announced the inauguration of the company’s new, state-of-the art paint booth facility at its Wingfield, South Australia, Surface Finishing Centre.
Global wrap-up: $2bn Abrams deal for Taiwan; German Navy commissions new frigate
This global wrap-up provides updates of industry developments across the globe, including new procurement deals, capability introductions and key announcements.
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Thu, 11 Jul 2019
Australian War Memorial commissions first female Aboriginal official war artist
The Australian War Memorial has commissioned a body of work by artist Megan Cope, making her the Memorial’s first female Aboriginal official war artist.