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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.
Top 5: Defence Connect’s Top 5 stories of 2018
2018 was a big year for Defence and defence industry, with major projects kicking off across the three branches. In this Top 5, we will cover the most popular stories of ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 02 Jan 2019
China should target US carriers, test resolve: Chinese Admiral
Amid rising tensions, a Chinese Rear Admiral has suggested sinking two US Navy aircraft carriers to test America’s commitment to security and stability in the ...
Naval Group sails to success in 2018 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The Naval Group yacht, crewed by a mixed Australian and French team, has completed the southern hemisphere’s best-known yachting classic, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 01 Jan 2019
USAF demonstrates 4th and 5th-gen fighter interoperability
The US Air Force has successfully lead the Sentry Aloha exercise with the US Navy, demonstrating the integration and niche capabilities of fourth and fifth-generation ...
AIR • Tue, 01 Jan 2019
Top 5 for 2018: Defence Connect’s best LAND 400 Phase 2 stories
The first stage of Army’s LAND 400 armoured vehicle modernisation program, Phase 2 has seen major announcements over 2018 ahead of the first steel cutting for the Boxer ...
LAND • Tue, 01 Jan 2019
RAN seizes illegal drug shipments in Middle East
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized more than 900 kilograms of heroin worth about $279 million during two boarding operations between 21 and 23 ...
NAVAL • Tue, 01 Jan 2019
Elbit demonstrates USV, towed sonar mine hunting system combination
Elbit Systems has successfully completed a series of sea tests for the Seagull multi-mission, unmanned surface vessel (USV) and the Kraken Robotics KATFISH synthetic ...
NAVAL • Sun, 30 Dec 2018
Super Eagle to supplement US Air Force 5th-gen combat capabilities
The Pentagon has announced plans for a US$1.2 billion purchase of 12 upgraded Boeing F-15X fighter aircraft as part of the 2020FY budget request to support the US Air ...
AIR • Sun, 30 Dec 2018
Airbus enhances military Earth observation capabilities for EU partners
Airbus Defence and Space successfully launched the first of the company’s CSO Earth observation satellites to support the French Armed Forces from the Kourou European ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 30 Dec 2018