Fifteen new Bushmasters to be built in Victoria A new round of Bushmaster four-wheel-drive armoured vehicles will be built in Victoria under a $45 million contract to bolster defence's missile capability. AAP · Jul 15, 2024
ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact. AAP · Jun 3, 2024
Planes, guided missiles priority in defence blueprint A new blueprint for Australia's defence industry has outlined seven priority areas in order to help the nation stand on its own two feet. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
Sixty new defence industry jobs at Williamtown The project puts the Hunter at the heart of Australia's defence industry. Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2023
F-35 contractor invites Hunter workers to reach for the sky 'If you work at the local panel-beater, then come and have a chat to us.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023
Defence spends $110 million on second-hand commercial vessel for undersea military operations A 10-year-old Norwegian ship bought by Australia for $110 million will soon be converted into a defence force vessel, dedicated to supporting future undersea military operations. ABC News · Apr 7, 2023
Defence recruitment messaging is entirely wrong Apathy is still our enemy. But the appeal we've been making hasn't energised people into joining. The Canberra Times · Nov 28, 2022
Morrison pledges WA defence industry jobs Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used an election campaign visit to Western Australia to announce a $121 million patrol vessel investment. AAP · Apr 18, 2022