Defence will spend $4.1 billion to acquire more long-range strike systems as well as manufacturing longer-range munitions in Australia, delivering on the priorities of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR). A key recommendation of the DSR is the need to accelerate and expand the…
The Australian government has released its long-awaited Defence Strategic Review, commissioned in August 2022, in the form of an unclassified version titled simply National Defence. It is presented as the most significant re-casting of Australia’s defence policy and posture since…
QinetiQ Australia has been awarded a $12.9 million, two-year contract to collaborate with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) to co-develop and manufacture a high energy laser system prototype in South Australia. A world leader in laser research and…
With the Australian government’s response to the Defence Strategic Review and several AUKUS-related announcements due over the next few weeks, the Australian Government has called for public feedback on proposed fundamental reforms to Defence legislation. Submissions close on 21 April,…
Canberra based XTEK Pty Limited has won a $26.9 million order from the Australian Defence Force to supply an unspecified number of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS). The SUAS will be a mix of AeroVironment aircraft already used by the…
DST Group has undergone a significant re-organisation which EX2 understands was supposed to have been unveiled on 1 July. The only sign on DSTG's website so far has been this note: "Our divisions ceased to operate from 1 July 2022.…
The Department of Defence has awarded contracts worth $23 million to 10 Australian businesses whose innovative ideas could strengthen the capability of the Australian Defence Force. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the contracts, awarded through the Defence Innovation…
The size and capability of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be significantly increased to keep Australians safe in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on 10 March. Under the plan ADF personnel will increase by…