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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.
Williamtown set to become ‘Special Activation Precinct’ a win for defence industry
The NSW government has announced that the defence and aerospace hub supporting RAAF Base Williamtown will be designated as a ‘Special Activation Precinct’, drawing ...
AIR • Thu, 28 May 2020
Upgunning OPVs doesn’t address the issue of securing sea lanes
ASPI defence economist Marcus Hellyer has called for the Royal Australian Navy’s new Arafura Class to be ‘upgunned’ by incorporating a suite of anti-ship and ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Thu, 28 May 2020
US Indo-Pacific Commander backs Australia’s COVID response
Admiral Philip Davidson, head of US Indo-Pacific Command, has celebrated the Australian government’s push for a global inquiry into COVID-19 and Beijing’s growing ...
US next-gen missile defence satellite passes design reviews
The US Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Centre, Next-Gen OPIR Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting satellite program, commonly referred to as NGG, has completed its ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 27 May 2020
BAE secures £350m contract for UK MOD decision support
BAE Systems has been announced as the preferred supplier for a major new framework contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support defence decision making in ...
Babcock announces Bell partnership for Special Forces chopper bid
Babcock has announced the down-selection of the Bell 429 aircraft in its bid for the LAND 2097 Phase 4 Project to support the Australian Defence Forces’ Special ...
LAND • Wed, 27 May 2020
Sovereign Industrial Capability Grant success for RUAG Australia
F-35 program partner, RUAG Australia has secured a Department of Defence Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grant – the grant allows RUAG to grow its ...
JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 26 May 2020
Secretary Pompeo’s warnings shouldn’t fall on deaf ears
Over the weekend, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo levelled a stark and foreboding warning to Australia – Victoria’s pursuit of funding under the Belt and Road ...
GEOPOLITICS & POLICY • Tue, 26 May 2020
EOI sought for next-gen maritime electronic warfare capabilities
Defence is seeking expressions of interest to support the research and development of next-generation maritime-based electronic warfare capabilities, with a particular ...
NAVAL • Mon, 25 May 2020