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ASD says probe into parliament hack still ongoing
The investigation into the attack on the networks of the Australian Parliament and the three main political parties — Liberal, Labor and National — is ongoing and the Australian Signals Directorate says it can offer no comment on it now. In response to an inquiry from iTWire as to whether the ASD had any update […]
UK Wedgetail acquisition to create Australian jobs
The United Kingdom today announced that it has signed a contract with Boeing to acquire five E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds welcomed the announcement and said the acquisition represented an acknowledgement of the world-leading […]
ASC builds keel of first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel for RAN
Australian defence shipbuilding organisation ASC has constructed the keel of Arafura, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV). Luerssen Australia is the prime contractor for the A$3.6bn ($2.56bn) SEA1180 Phase I programme, which seeks to build the next-generation of OPVs for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Solving the mysterious $307 million Defence Department spend
A whopping $307 million paid by the Defence Department to a company in the United Kingdom, under a procurement method now infamous for its lack of transparency: a "limited tender". Defence types, contractors and government waste-watch fanatics have been wondering for weeks — what on Earth did $307,579,624 buy? In late December, the contract for […]
Safran Wins New Contract to Further Develop Australian Expertise
The Australian Government has awarded Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) a contract for in-service support to the Royal Australian Navy’s infrared search and track systems. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said as the prime contractor, SEDA would provide maintenance and support services to the Navy for five years, with […]
U.S. NAVY AWARDS CONTRACT TO BOEING FOR 78 F/A-18 BLOCK III SUPER HORNETS
U.S. aerospace manufacturer Boeing Co said on Wednesday it is awarded a three-year contract for 78 F/A-18 Block III Super Hornets. The Block III configuration adds capability upgrades that include enhanced network capability, longer range, reduced radar signature, an advanced cockpit system and an enhanced communication system. Boeing will begin converting existing Block II Super […]
General Dynamics gets $2 Billion for Virginia-Class submarine material
A General Dynamics subsidiary received a $2 billion contract modification for long lead time material to support construction of Block V Virginia-class submarines. Electric Boat initially received the contract in 2017 that provides funding for long lead time material for steam and electrical plant components, main propulsion unit and ship service turbine generator efforts and […]
China to STEAL Google’s AI? US General WARNS businesses their tech could aid Chinese arm
THE Chinese government could steal US artificial intelligence from American companies a top US General revealed in a worrying claim this week. US Joint Chief Chairman General Joseph Dunford insisted that US tech companies must understand the threat to their technology when they work with China. General Dunford specifically highlighted Google as a prime example […]
Who’s Up For A Good Old-Fashioned Cyber Attack?
As we hear, incessantly and with escalating monotony, online security is a major concern. Almost daily there’s a report in the news of a serious hacking at a prominent retailer, financial institution, hospital, or of mom-and-pop front porch victims being taken to the cleaners because they just could not leave that suspicious email unopened. Sadly, […]
The Growing Menace of Cyber Attacks
A government report in 2018 found that more than four in ten businesses experienced a cyber attack in the previous year. For larger organisations, it was seven in ten. This is a problem that cannot be solved by simply throwing money at it. In fact, it’s often the case that organisations are spending too much […]

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