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AUKUS to Step Up Australian Training for Nuclear Submarine Program
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September 27, 2024September 30, 2024General News, Australia, Defense Security Cooperation, Europe, National Security, North America

AUKUS to Step Up Australian Training for Nuclear Submarine Program

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Australian defense and civilian personnel will receive further nuclear reactor training in the United Kingdom in support of Canberra's nuclear-powered submarine project under the AUKUS trilateral security partnership. U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey, who issued the announcement after a meeting with his AUKUS counterparts in London on Thursday, emphasized the importance of partnerships amid increasing global threats. "Our government will stand shoulder to shoulder with our Australian and U.S. partners, with new U.K. leadership in AUKUS and a commitment to boost jobs and growth."The Potomac Officers Club will host its first-ever GovCon International Summit on Oct. 10. Join the panel discussions on international partnerships, coalition warfare and emerging technologies and how they are reshaping the defense landscape. Register today!

Anduril to Deploy Autonomous Solutions to Protect Australian Base From Threats
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September 26, 2024September 30, 2024General News, Australia, Contract Awards, National Security, Technology

Anduril to Deploy Autonomous Solutions to Protect Australian Base From Threats

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Anduril has secured a contract from the Royal Australian Air Force to implement its autonomous air and ground defense systems at RAAF Base Darwin to safeguard the facility from drones and other threats. During the three-year trial period, the U.S. defense contractor will adopt a family of systems strategy to introduce base protection solutions. These include active and passive sensors and kinetic and non-kinetic effectors, each customized for the facility's specific security requirements. David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril Australia, said the deal takes advantage of the company's capability-as-a-service model, enabling organizations to rapidly integrate new technologies.

HII Grooms South Australian Defense Industry’s Capabilities for Nuclear Submarine Requirements
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September 25, 2024September 25, 2024General News, Australia, Defense Security Cooperation, Investment Security, National Security

HII Grooms South Australian Defense Industry’s Capabilities for Nuclear Submarine Requirements

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HII Nuclear Australia has launched a $684 million supplier capability uplift program to drive the development of the defense industry supply chain in South Australia, focusing on capabilities to support Canberra’s nuclear submarine initiatives. HII said in a statement on Monday that five companies have been selected to participate in the program, the initial effort...

QinetiQ Continues Australian Army Partnership With Ninth Makerspace Site in Melbourne
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September 25, 2024September 25, 2024General News, Australia, FOCI, National Security

QinetiQ Continues Australian Army Partnership With Ninth Makerspace Site in Melbourne

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QinetiQ Australia has opened its ninth Army MakerSpace facility at the Australian Army’s Simpson Barracks in Melbourne, Victoria, supporting both organizations’ goal of fostering innovation and problem-solving skills among soldiers. The new site allows every personnel to develop their creativity and problem-solving capabilities. The new Melbourne site will be equipped with the latest technologies, including...

NATO Military Committee Chair Promotes Stronger Collaboration With Indo-Pacific Partners
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September 23, 2024September 23, 2024General News, Asia, Australia, Defense Security Cooperation, Europe, National Security, North America

NATO Military Committee Chair Promotes Stronger Collaboration With Indo-Pacific Partners

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Royal Netherlands Navy Adm. Rob Bauer, the chair of the NATO Military Committee, highlighted the importance of strengthening the alliance’s cooperation with partners in the Indo-Pacific, noting how the developments in the region could impact Euro-Atlantic security. Bauer made the remarks at the 26th annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Hawaii, where senior military...

AUKUS Members Seeking to Expand Collaboration With Other Allies to Advance Military Capabilities
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September 20, 2024September 20, 2024General News, Australia, Defense Security Cooperation, Europe, National Security, North America, Technology

AUKUS Members Seeking to Expand Collaboration With Other Allies to Advance Military Capabilities

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The AUKUS trilateral security partnership, which involves the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, is now in its third year and is seeking collaboration with Canada, New Zealand and South Korea under its second pillar. Pillar 2 focuses on strengthening cooperation in critical technologies, including cyber capabilities, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and hypersonics, to...

Austal Australia Forges Commercial Partnership With Greenroom Robotics
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September 19, 2024September 19, 2024General News, Australia, Investment Security, National Security, Technology

Austal Australia Forges Commercial Partnership With Greenroom Robotics

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Austal Australia has established a strategic commercial partnership with Greenroom Robotics, advancing their previous collaboration in the completed Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial for the Royal Australian Navy.  The latest partnership will extend the two companies’ cooperation to develop watercraft-based products, services and technologies geared toward crew reduction and safer operations of autonomous vessels that Austal...

Rhea Space Activity Subsidiary to Develop GPS-Denied Navigation Solution for Australia
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September 18, 2024September 18, 2024Australia, Defense Security Cooperation, General News, National Security, Technology

Rhea Space Activity Subsidiary to Develop GPS-Denied Navigation Solution for Australia

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Rhea Space Activity has launched an Australian subsidiary to support the trilateral security partnership AUKUS’ goal of developing an Australian variant of the Jervis Autonomy Module, which provides navigation without GPS.  According to RSA US Chief Operating Officer and RSA Australia Director Cameo Lance, JAM, initially intended for deep space missions, will be adopted for...

Australia Extends KBR Service Contract at HMAS Stirling Naval Facility
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September 17, 2024September 17, 2024Australia, General News, Investment Security, National Security, North America

Australia Extends KBR Service Contract at HMAS Stirling Naval Facility

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The Australian Department of Defence’s Security and Estate Group and the Australian Submarine Agency have renewed the contract of global engineering, construction, and services company KBR to provide technical design services at the HMAS Stirling naval base south of Perth. The company said its work supports the base’s facilities and infrastructure programs for nuclear submarines...

US Partners With Australia, UK to Address Disruptions to Critical Supply Chains
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September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Australia, Europe, General News, North America

US Partners With Australia, UK to Address Disruptions to Critical Supply Chains

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The United States has established a Supply Chain Resilience Cooperation Group with the United Kingdom and Australia to address threats to critical supply chains. The Department of Homeland Security partnered with the U.K.’s Department for Business and Trade and Australia’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources to create the group, initially focusing on the telecommunications...

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