Tag: Defence

Significant flaws found in Defence’s contractor security vetting

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Defence contractors are working on projects involving highly classified data without having the adequate security clearance due to assurance issues with the department’s security vetting program, an audit has...

Countries will not ‘play nice’ in space: Defence

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
“Hostile acts” in space and the strategic importance of the region are spurring the Australian Defence Force to develop sovereign space access and capabilities, according to a high-ranking officer...

Optus announces bid for Defence satellite program

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
Telco giant Optus will lead a bid alongside two multinational Defence contractors for a major satellite communications system project aimed at providing Australia’s military with sovereign capability in space....

Microsoft enters Australian space race

Posted on   |  by Ben Grubb
Microsoft Australia’s Lynn McDonald is on a mission to help the local space industry take off and “break the mould”, with an aim to have Microsoft as one of...

The Gig Guide: Stevens keeps consumer data role

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Andrew Stevens will continue to lead the development of Australia’s massive data portability scheme after being reappointed by the federal government as the Data Standards Chair until 2023. The...

Defence data to map manufacturing supply chain

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Department of Defence will establish a new technology program this year to help map its global manufacturing supply chains. The department is paying global consultancy Deloitte $660,000 for...

Defence dept launches first ever data strategy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Department of Defence has launched its first data strategy, promising a more disciplined and deliberate approach to the collection and use of information in decision making and policy...

Electronic warfare centre opens at Flinders

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A new electronic warfare centre has been established at Flinders University to address Australia’s shortage of experts in the area – known colloquially as ‘Old Crows’ – and to...

Defence sets up ‘Space Division’ with $7b boost

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Defence will establish a Space Division within the Royal Australian Air Force in early 2022, after being allocated $7 billion by the government last year to improve how it...