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ADCG and Prominence join forces to support AUKUS submarine program

Leading Australian defence industry and government consultant ADCG has partnered with corporate management firm Prominence to accelerate skill development and the transfer of knowledge on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. The strategic agreement, announced at Avalon 2025, combines the complementary strengths of both organisations to deliver solutions and support to Australian’s nuclear and defence sectors. ADCG, which has an office at South Australia’s Lot Fourteen innovation district, provides strategic and nuclear advisory services, defence security clearances sponsorship and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) management. ADCG CEO Wayne Higgins welcomed the partnership, which will provide the essential knowledge, skills, and expertise to ...

26 March 2025
ADCG and Prominence join forces to support AUKUS submarine program2025-03-26T15:14:48+10:30

New partnership to strengthen defence industry workforce

Veteran-led training facilitator, Aimpoint, and recruitment agency, Techforce Personnel as part of PeopleIN, have joined forces to support innovative workforce solutions for critical industries, including defence. A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Avalon International Airshow promising a partnership to upskill and expand Techforce Personnel’s talent pool via Aimpoint’s cost-effective and innovative training solutions. The agreement will support the development of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality training solutions, collaboration for the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance sector, the establishment of training and employment pathways for Pacific and Southeast Asian nations, as well as the development of workforce ...

25 March 2025
New partnership to strengthen defence industry workforce2025-03-26T10:16:45+10:30

Logi-Tech launches revolutionary cybersecurity technology

South Australian cybersecurity solutions provider Logi-Tech has announced the release of a groundbreaking operational technology (OT) security system to the Australian market. Known as the ARIA Zero Trust PROTECT (AZT PROTECT™), the system is designed to address the evolving cyber threats within OT environments that conventional antivirus and endpoint detection response solutions can no longer effectively detect. AZT PROTECT™ will offer an innovative AI-driven defence mechanism for OT endpoints, protecting against both known and unknown cybersecurity threats. This solution is designed to secure OT device infrastructure and critical IT applications, automatically blocking exploits at both the application and operating system ...

24 March 2025
Logi-Tech launches revolutionary cybersecurity technology2025-03-24T09:58:35+10:30

Raytheon Australia unveils nation’s first advanced EW testing vehicle

Defence leader Raytheon Australia has developed a first-of-its-kind vehicle to provide mobile testing for cutting-edge electronic warfare (EW) technologies. Developed from Raytheon Australia’s Centre for Joint Integration at Mawson Lakes in collaboration with South Australian company REDARC Defence & Space, the Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle will accelerate local innovation and sovereign EW solutions. The vehicle assists local defence companies, research organisations and universities to test and refine their advanced EW technologies, such as blocking or intercepting enemy signals, while stopping the detection of our own. Raytheon Australia Managing Director Ohad Katz said creating a world-leading electronic warfare test ...

21 March 2025
Raytheon Australia unveils nation’s first advanced EW testing vehicle2025-03-21T09:52:00+10:30

The Defence State to take-off at Avalon

From space operations specialists to developers of electro-optics solutions for the Australian Defence Force, South Australia’s world-class defence and aerospace companies will showcase the breadth of our leading innovations and technical expertise at Avalon 2025. Defence SA is leading a record South Australian contingent to the premier aerospace and defence exposition, with over 60 defence and space businesses, research and education organisations exhibiting on the South Australian – The Defence State stand. South Australian businesses will showcase cutting-edge capabilities across advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and cyber security through to space services and products. Local companies will be joined by the ...

17 March 2025
The Defence State to take-off at Avalon2025-03-17T12:11:03+10:30

Australian industry capability uplift prioritised under new strategy

The Australian Government has released a new strategy, aimed at providing greater clarity for industry to grow and enter AUKUS supply chains. The AUKUS Submarine Industry Strategy outlines the opportunities and pathways for Australian industry to support the nation’s nuclear-powered submarine program, one of the largest industrial undertakings in the country’s history. The strategy provides industry with a prioritisation framework, enabling businesses to confidently invest in their own technical capabilities, personnel and infrastructure. This is an important step for South Australia’s defence industry ecosystem, with between 4,000 and 5,500 roles to be created in the state to support the building ...

13 March 2025
Australian industry capability uplift prioritised under new strategy2025-03-13T13:48:05+10:30

Ultra Maritime Australia to deliver sonar system to Hunter Class Frigates

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter class frigates will be equipped with Ultra Maritime Australia’s advanced 2150 Bow Sonar system, delivering a significant boost to Australia’s undersea warfare capabilities. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is the largest surface ship project in Australia’s defence history. Mawson Lakes-based Ultra Maritime has secured the contract with BAE Systems Australia, that is leading delivery of the Hunter program at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. The hull-mounted sonar will provide active and passive anti-submarine warfare modes, mine and obstacle avoidance sonar, integrated underwater communications and automated torpedo detection, classification and localisation. Vice President and General Manager ...

13 March 2025
Ultra Maritime Australia to deliver sonar system to Hunter Class Frigates2025-03-13T11:01:18+10:30

Saab unveils new defence capability hub at Mawson Lakes

Saab has officially opened its new state-of-the-art Sovereign Combat Systems Collaboration Centre (SCSCC) and expanded headquarters at Mawson Lakes. The SCSCC aims to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capability with Saab and its partners to utilise the centre for software development, systems integration, testing and prototyping. Supported by a $22.6 million grant from the Australian Government's Modern Manufacturing Initiative, the SCSCC is poised to play a crucial role in developing a sustainable combat systems industry. Saab has been a leader in Australian Combat systems capability for more than three decades, and Saab Australia Managing Director Andy Keough CSC said the investment ...

7 March 2025
Saab unveils new defence capability hub at Mawson Lakes2025-03-07T15:21:22+10:30

Major step forward for South Australia’s shipbuilding workforce

The state’s naval shipbuilding and submarine construction workforce has received a significant boost, with the Federal Government investing $480 million into the build of a new Skills and Training Academy at Osborne in South Australia. Construction has now commenced on the Skills and Training Academy (STA) Campus, which will strengthen South Australia’s industrial workforce by providing dedicated training facilities near the Osborne Submarine Construction Yard. Once completed, the STA Campus will provide the necessary infrastructure to deliver a full suite of training and qualifications required by the state’s shipbuilding and nuclear-powered submarine workforce. Aimed at stimulating the submarine construction yard, ...

6 March 2025
Major step forward for South Australia’s shipbuilding workforce2025-03-07T15:23:49+10:30

Global company Egis joins Defence and Space Landing Pad

Global consulting, construction and engineering company Egis is the latest international giant to join the Defence and Space Landing Pad at South Australia’s Lot Fourteen innovation district. For more than 40 years, Egis has been operating in Australia, boasting a 20,000-strong workforce and offices across the country. By expanding its national footprint into South Australia, Egis hopes to capitalise on defence industry opportunities through AUKUS, building on its international expertise in complex nuclear engineering, nuclear governance and waste repositories. The company is also looking to leverage the state’s strong economy, green energy transition and help address the housing crisis, after ...

27 February 2025
Global company Egis joins Defence and Space Landing Pad2025-02-27T13:26:49+10:30

Edinburgh Defence Precinct to house new radar tech

South Australia’s Edinburgh Defence Precinct will be home to advanced long-range radar systems from 2027, after it was announced Australian manufacturer CEA Technologies would equip the Australian Army with the cutting-edge technology. The Canberra-headquartered company, which has an Adelaide office, will provide 14 multi-mission phased array radars (MMPARs) to the Army, under a $272 million contract with the Australian Government. The radars will enhance the Army’s long-range fires capability by improving monitoring of potential threats. Once completed, the radars will be employed  by the 10th Brigade based at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, enhancing its operational effectiveness. The 10th Brigade is a ...

26 February 2025
Edinburgh Defence Precinct to house new radar tech2025-02-28T09:32:59+10:30

Codan to boost ADF’s drone communication capabilities

South Australian defence manufacturer Codan Limited has launched a new radio communications production line to scale-up local manufacturing of its advanced radio technology for the Australian Army's new Small Uncrewed Aerial System (SUAS). The Adelaide-headquartered company has secured a significant contract with the Australian Defence Force to integrate its Sentry Mesh 6161 radio into a fleet of CorvoX drones, being designed and developed by Melbourne-based company Sypaq Systems. Codan will also be supplying product through Quantum Systems, with both projects part of the ADF’s DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial System program. Under the contract, Codan will support the manufacture and delivery of ...

28 January 2025
Codan to boost ADF’s drone communication capabilities2025-01-29T13:31:56+10:30
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