$US4.35 million investment for veteran-owned South Australian space company

If successful, this technology will enhance the Australian Defence Force’s The Australian Government has signed a $US4.35 million contract with veteran-owned South Australian company, Asension, to deliver a space-based tactical sensor system for use by Defence. The contract, awarded through the Defence Innovation Hub, demonstrates the Government’s commitment to collaborating…

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Deakin University signs A$5M contract to develop high-tech ADF training system

Deakin University to continue its development of a cutting-edge augmented and virtual naval fire fighting system for the Australian Defence Force. The Morrison Government has signed a $5.13 million contract with Deakin University to continue its development of a cutting-edge augmented and virtual naval firefighting system for the Australian Defence…

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Australia’s military discipline system to be reformed

To tackle new issues such as cyber bullying. Significant amendments to the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 have been proposed to modernise and streamline disciplinary matters in the Australian Defence Force. According to Minster for Defence Personnel and Veterans’ Affairs Andrew Gee Australia’s military justice system provides the Australian Defence Force with…

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Australian Defence Force spends US$25M on ICT support

This includes support for the ADF Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG), in Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. The Australian Defence Force has awarded a US$25 million contract to KBR for sustainment services for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Secure Deployed Networks, including Naval, Special Operations, Land and Coalition networks. These services…

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Australia Defence Force awards local company AU$20M portable data centre contract

Number of new tech initiatives for ADF. Canberra-based company DATAPOD (Australia) has been awarded a two-year, AU$20 million contract to provide Defence with portable, containerised data systems which can be rapidly deployed by sea, air or road. Minister for Defence, Linda Reynolds said, the investment delivers on the Morrison Government’s commitment…

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