RAAF Boeing Super Hornet and Growler deal takes spend to $1.2 billion Defence Defence has throttled up efforts to keep local jobs, with the Boeing deal keeping a dedicated headcount of more than 350 people at Amberley.
Albo nationalises critical Defence radar maker CEA Technologies to scupper raiders April 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory The federal government is buying out key military supplier CEA Technologies, to maintain supply-chain and top secret smarts.
Defence talks up diversity to handle EA-18G Growler demands March 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Defence needs to play the diversity card to attract skill talent to its ranks. And working on attack aircraft can be more fun than working for a bank.
RAAF Growlers get $2bn for jammer upgrades to run better interference February 6, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Albanese government hits afterburners on Australia’s airborne electronic warfare capability.
Electromagnetic warfare lab primed to kick out the jams October 5, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Communications & Technology Disruption, deception and denial are part of a menu of general interference for scientists charged with making sure targeted systems keep working.
RAAF Growlers greet French fighter jets in official ‘rendezvous’ August 24, 2022 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The conspicuous thaw in Franco-Australian relations following the change of government has moved into military displays of affection.
On a wing and prayer? Not on defence minister Dutton’s watch March 23, 2022 By Melissa Coade Defence Peter Dutton’s defence vision leaves nothing to chance as he underscores the importance of hard power in air and space domains.
