Tag: Defence

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...

Defence urges bold new research collaborations

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s chief defence scientist has urged Australian universities and researchers to partner with Defence to support Australia’s “bolder” defence posture, as the government questioned the value of its traditional...

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...

AFP muscles up on cybercrime response

Posted on   |  by David McClure
The Australian Federal Police has made cybercrime a central priority for 2020 and beyond, ratcheting up cybercrime operations as the force confronts COVID-themed cyberattacks, as well as an increase...