Tag: Defence Innovation Hub

Govt overhauls Defence innovation programs with $3.4bn accelerator

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s industry-facing defence innovation programs will be replaced by a new accelerator in a once-in-a-generation overhaul aimed at proving up critical technologies like quantum and hypersonics to fast-track their...

Defence innovation review gathers dust as money flows

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government on Thursday announced nine new Defence Innovation Hub contracts together worth $19 million for companies developing technologies ranging from advanced radar and cameras to cheap “swarming”...

Myriota signs $5.48m Defence satellite contract

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
Adelaide space startup Myriota has signed a $5.48 million contract with the federal government to expand its satellite communications network for use by Defence. Under the contract awarded via...

Funding for key Defence innovation programs under review

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
Funding for the $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund and $800 million Defence Innovation Hub will go under the microscope in a wide-ranging review of Defence’s innovation, science and...

Defence supply chains put under a spotlight

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The federal government has ordered an urgent review of the effectiveness of long standing Defence program designed to identify opportunities for Australian companies to plug into the global industry...

Defence’ focus now generating SME innovation

Posted on   |  by Peter Roberts
Canberra has only been pursuing its focus on defence industry since 2016, but after four years it is clear that increased defence spending really is generating significant, fundamental innovation...

Defence Innovation Hub cranks $28m funding

Posted on   |  by Peter Roberts
The Defence Innovation Hub has announced its latest round of grants to industry worth $28 million, with grant funds going to nine new contracts and two existing projects. Two...

Defence leads new tech agenda

Posted on   |  by James Riley
When it comes to protecting Australia on all fronts – whether air, sea or land – we all like to hope that defence force has access to the most...