Stephen Kuper

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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.

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Korean, Indian and Australian destroyers bringing up the rear

Responding to the growing regional destroyer fleets, Korea, India and Australia are rapidly expanding their own major surface combatant fleets, with increasing focus on ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 14 Nov 2018

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F-35 countdown: One platform, many weapons

Fifth-generation combat capability requires similarly capable weapons. Raytheon will be providing Australia’s F-35s with the tactical edge they need to establish and ...

AIR • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Industry engagement central to accelerated warfare: MAJGEN McLachlan

Major General Gus McLachlan, Commander Forces Command, discussed the role of Army's Accelerated Warfare doctrine in helping the service and industry collaborate to ...

LAND • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Backbone of the fleet: The major players’ destroyers

Destroyers serve as the backbone of any navy. As Australia expands and modernises its own fleet of destroyers, we take a closer look at potent destroyer competition ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 13 Nov 2018

Quickstep secures inaugural Defence Business of the Year award

Sydney-based Quickstep has taken out the Defence Business of the Year Award amid stiff competition from other Australian defence industry leaders at the 2018 Optus My ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

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Milestone reached for Aussie Evolved Sea Sparrow tech

Locally developed technology supporting the supersonic Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) has reached a global milestone for prime contractor BAE Systems Australia.

NAVAL • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

F-35 Countdown: Fifth gen missile to enhance lethality and export opportunities

BAE Systems Australia and partners Kongsberg Defence have developed key technology to support the integration and export possibilities of the Joint Strike Missile as part ...

AIR • Mon, 12 Nov 2018

F-35 Countdown: Preparing for Australia’s super jet

The first two fifth-generation F-35 combat jets are set to arrive on Australian shores this December. Over the coming month, Defence Connect will deliver a special series ...

AIR • Sun, 11 Nov 2018

Global wrap-up: Indonesia’s new fighter contest up in the air, Sikorsky secures contract for Super Stallions

This global wrap-up provides key updates of industry developments across the globe, including new procurement deals, capability introductions and key announcements.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 11 Nov 2018

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