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Australian War Memorial commissions first female Aboriginal official war artist

July 12 2019

The Australian War Memorial has commissioned a body of work by artist Megan Cope, making her the Memorial’s first female Aboriginal official war...

TAFE NSW strengthens pathways to naval shipbuilding jobs

TAFE NSW has confirmed a partnership with the Naval Shipbuilding College to support more people to secure careers in the rapidly expanding naval shipbuilding, supply and...

July 05 2019

Navy initiative provides opportunity to expand career options

Two submariner Warrant Officers have been given the opportunity to progress into the commission ranks as part of the Royal Australian Navy’s Associate Engineers Direct...

June 26 2019

Australian businesses to build Hunter Class frigate prototyping blocks

Australian businesses that supply equipment and services, from scaffolding and pipes to deck coverings and insulation, will today learn how to secure an estimated $20 million...

June 25 2019

On Point: Supporting the transition of veterans into post-service careers

Veterans often face a troubling transition from their time in uniform. As Australia’s defence industry continues to develop and the national economy continues to...

June 25 2019

Contract signed for new air defence system

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price have announced the signing of an acquisition contract between Defence and Raytheon...

June 24 2019

Graduates hunt frigate opportunities at Osborne

Fifty graduates visited the Osborne Naval Shipyard this week to learn more about the newest part of BAE Systems' business, ASC Shipbuilding, and witnessed first-hand the...

June 21 2019

Navy work experience opens students’ eyes to defence careers

Six Casuarina Senior College students have gained valuable insight into Defence careers through a hands-on work experience week with the Royal Australian Navy, developed...

June 12 2019

Minor, middle or great power? Defining Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific

The rise of Indo-Pacific Asia is serving to exacerbate Australia’s identity crisis, with politics playing an important role in navigating the quagmire of ideas to...

May 01 2019

The teeth in China’s anti-access/area denial defences

China’s pursuit of a reliable counter to US and allied multi-domain power projection platforms like carrier strike groups has resulted in the development of an...

April 24 2019

Australian-first facility to support Army and industry development

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has officially confirmed a major milestone for the Army’s $2.5 billion inner tier air and missile defence system.

March 25 2019

Lockheed, RDA Hunter, University of Newcastle to grow future defence workforce

A new partnership between Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter and the University of Newcastle will help to develop the “future...

February 27 2019

NSC creates naval shipbuilding careers for SA students

With South Australia’s naval shipbuilding industry booming, local students are capitalising on the opportunities being offered by the Naval Shipbuilding College and the...

February 18 2019

Government encourages women to pursue careers in Defence

The federal government has launched a number of videos encouraging young Australian women interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to consider a career...

February 13 2019

University of Canberra extends MoU with security consortium

The University of Canberra (UC) has increased a memorandum of understanding with the MicroSecure Corporation and Vertical Scope Defence Industry Recruitment partnership...

February 12 2019

Aussie munitions manufacturer supports next-gen ADF training

Queensland-based munitions company NIOA has taken on two ADF interns to provide next-generation training support and offer a glimpse of how the defence industry works.

February 07 2019

Winners announced for submariner competition

Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester has announced the eight winners of Defence’s national competition to experience a career as a submariner, a program that...

February 07 2019

BAE double graduate intake for defence and security business

Over 80 graduates have started working at BAE Systems Australia’s national defence and security business this week, more than double employed by the company last year.

February 05 2019

Applications open for 2019 Defence and Industry Study Course

The Department of Defence has requested applications for the 2019 Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) to support the development of Australia’s defence industry...

January 11 2019