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There is industry concern that strict US rules on arms controls could freeze out Australians firms from AUKUS projects.

COVID-19 isn’t the only bug we’re still dealing with every day. Cyber Security remains a major threat to our security, our assets and our people.

Avalex Technologies is based in Florida. US defence electronics supplier Mercury Systems plans to expand its offering by acquiring avionics business Avalex Technologies for USD155 million in cash, Mercury announced on 27 September. Avalex, w...

Senator Rex Patrick says there were doubts over the Shortfin Barracuda but ‘it’s a huge jump’ to building a nuclear submarine

MOD Diversity Networks From: Overview Defence recognises that our people are our greatest asset, and if we are to maximise the talent of all our people we need to create a culture that is centred on respect and integrity. We are fortunate to have a variety of diversity networks across the organisation, and our subsidiaries, that support and drive forward our work in building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our networks make sure that everyone across defence can have their voice heard. T...

Submarine local content deal to remain secret Save Share An agreement obliging French submarine builder Naval Group to spend 60 per cent of its funding with local suppliers will be kept secret, angering the defence industry that would like to track progress against the company’s promises. Following months of tortuous negotiations, an in-principle agreement between the Defence Department and Naval Group was struck when its global chief Pierre-Eric Pommelet jetted into Australia last month f...

Government frustrations and concerns grow over Australias multi-billion-dollar submarine and warship programs Posted TueTuesday 23 updated TueTuesday 23 FebFebruary 2021 at 8:33pm Linda Reynolds has told Parliament she is annoyed with the slow progress of negotiations with the French. ( Share Print text only Cancel Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has expressed "frustration" and "disappointment" with the French company building Australias $90 billion future submarines as she prepares to confron...

Shot across the bows on submarine contract Save Share Top Defence officials are examining the possibility of replacing the ageing Collins class submarine with an updated version of the original boat and cutting adrift the current contract with the French amid mounting frustration over cost blowouts and missed deadlines. The Australian Financial Review understands Prime Minister Scott Morrison is increasingly exasperated over the troubled $80 billion project, with tensions rising between the Def...

New Years Honours: Plymouth mum among people honoured by the Queen Christina Peacock has been awarded the British Empire Medal Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Join the Secret Elves to get first access to our exclusive reviews of the must-have products this yearInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other rel...