The Australian Signals Directorate has appointed Stephanie Crowe as the new head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Crowe previously led ACSC’s Cyber Security Resilience Division, where she was tasked to deliver technical programs, services, and publications across government and industry and improve the security and resilience of critical networks. Her 15 years at the...
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F-35A Fleet Completion Leads Australian 2024 Military Buildup
The Royal Australian Air Force has received nine new F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, increasing its total fleet to 72. The milestone highlights the rapid capability buildup of the Australian Defense Force in 2024, the Australian Ministry of Defence said. The newly acquired aircraft will complement the RAAF’s existing fleet of EA-18G Growler and F/A-18F...
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Australia Unveils $99B Naval Shipbuilding, Sustainment Plan
The Australian government has released the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which outlines an investment of up to $99 billion over the next decade. The plan details a 30-year pipeline of construction and sustainment projects, primarily based in South Australia and Western Australia. These projects will involve the production of 55 new vessels, including...
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Canberra to Buy Two More Evolved Cape Patrol Boats From Austal
The Australian government will spend $86 million in a contract with Austal Australia to purchase another two Evolved Cape-class patrol boats. The new procurement will bring Canberra’s order for the Australian Border Force, or ABF, patrol fleet to 12 Evolved Capes, Austal said Monday. Eight patrol boats were initially built and delivered between 2012 and 2020....
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Brendan Horsley Named New Zealand’s First Inspector-General of Defence
New Zealand’s House of Representatives has approved Brendan Horsley’s appointment as the country’s first-ever inspector-general of defence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced on Wednesday that Horsley would oversee establishing the new office and its support networks. Horsley’s term will start on Jan. 26, 2025, and end on Nov. 30, 2025. He will concurrently serve as...
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BAE Systems, ASC Partner to Support Delivery of Australia’s New Submarine Fleet
BAE Systems and ASC, formerly Australian Submarine Corp., are collaborating to deliver the SSN AUKUS fleet of submarines to the Royal Australian Navy. The British multinational defense contractor disclosed on Tuesday that the two companies have signed a tasking statement with the Australian Submarine Agency to develop a build strategy, supply chain management plans and...
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Australia Names Collins-Class Submarine Sustainment Program to ‘Product of Concern’ List
The Australian Department of Defence has listed the Collins-class submarine sustainment project as a product of concern. The decision will enhance ministerial oversight of the critical capability and ensure the fleet’s effectiveness throughout its service life. Defence said the submarines are operating beyond their original design life, which means increased support is necessary to ensure...
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Australian Missile Corp. Names Jason Brun as Chief Operating Officer
Australian Missile Corp. has appointed Jason Brun as chief operating officer. Brun, who most recently served as the company’s program director, announced his new role in a LinkedIn post on Sunday. AMC facilitates collaboration between industry partners, academia, state governments and defense organizations in support of the Australian government’s establishment of the Guided Weapons and...
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Australia Confirms MHI, Thyssenkrupp Down-Selection for Future Frigates Project
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and German firm Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems are now eligible to secure a contract for designing future general-purpose frigates for Australia. The Australian Ministry of Defence formally announced the down-selection on Monday. Earlier, the Australian Financial Review reported that the Albanese government has narrowed down the list of contractors eligible for...
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Rolls-Royce Submarines Opens Glasgow Office to Support AUKUS Nuclear Attack Boat Build Programs
Rolls-Royce Submarines has opened its new Glasgow office funded by the U.K. Ministry of Defence to enhance support for the Astute- and Dreadnought-class boat build programs and other Royal Navy requirements under the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. “The opening of the new Rolls-Royce office in Glasgow is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to...