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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Then there were 2: Government announces general purpose frigate down-select contenders

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Minister Pat Conroy have formally announced the two preferred ...

NAVAL • Sun, 24 Nov 2024

Government announces next-gen Army Landing Craft Heavy

Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy has announced the selection of the preferred option for the Australian Defence Force’s Landing ...

NAVAL • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Renewed calls for Australian Coast Guard to ease burden on Navy amid mounting regional tensions

With mounting tensions and a growing mission load, the Royal Australian Navy’s personnel and ships are coming under increasing pressure, pushing both to breaking ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Fri, 22 Nov 2024

Expert makes case for a formal Australian Coast Guard

Leading Australian naval and strategic policy expert Jennifer Parker, with the support of the Australian Naval Institute, has published a new issue paper titled Time for ...

NAVAL • Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Northrop Grumman delivers first Stand-in Attack Weapon to US Air Force

Northrop Grumman has officially delivered the first of the next-generation Stand-in Attack Weapons to the US Air Force ahead of the first round of flight and aircraft ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 20 Nov 2024

With eyes on Beijing, US Air Force shakes up future force priorities, tactics

Any conflict, no matter the scale in the Indo-Pacific, will depend on the sustainable application of decisive airpower, the calculations of which have only become more ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Wed, 20 Nov 2024

BAE Systems Hunter Class Frigate program

Well worth the wait? Discussing the inconsistencies and focusing on delivering the most lethal Hunter Class frigate

As a maritime nation, Australia depends on a lethal, survivable, and robust naval capability, something the Hunter Class frigates will play a pivotal role in delivering, ...

NAVAL • Wed, 27 Nov 2024

It is now more a question of can America defend Taiwan, not will it

America’s increasingly complex global commitments, particularly at flashpoints in the Middle East and Europe, are placing increasing strain on the finite resources ...

GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Commonwealth, SA governments to partner on training future shipbuilding workforce

The Commonwealth and South Australian governments have announced a partnership to deliver new training and employment pathways to equip up to 300 South Australians with ...

INDUSTRY • Wed, 13 Nov 2024

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