ASDEFCON – Volume 2 v5.0 released
Version 5.0 of the ASDEFCON (Complex Materiel) Volume 2 template has been released, incorporating the following changes: new provisions to align with the new enhanced Australian Industry Capability (AIC) contractual framework; new Cyber Insurance provisions; new provisions for use when the scope of work contains Commonwealth Funded Building Work (as defined in the Code for the […]
FOUR NEW SOVEREIGN INDUSTRIAL CAPABILITY PRIORITIES ANNOUNCED
The Australian Defence Force is one of the best in the world, currently ranking 19 out of 140 countries considered for the annual Global Firepower review. To achieve this, it holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.3378, with 0.0000 considered ‘perfect’. To ensure we maintain this ranking and, more importantly, our combative edge, in 2018, the […]
ISO 31000 RISK MANAGEMENT INPUT BEING SOUGHT TO UPDATE GUIDELINES
To increase your chances of success in the defence industry, there are some important standards, certifications and accreditations (SCAs) you need to consider. ISO 9001 Quality Management System accredited certification is usually mandatory for doing business with defence. For some larger suppliers, AS 9100D or IAT 16949 discipline-specific quality certification is required. Many industries like […]
NEWCASTLE AIRPORT SECURES FUNDING FOR RUNWAY CODE E UPGRADE
On 7 May, Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited Newcastle Airport to announce much-anticipated funding for a substantial upgrade to the airport’s airfield accessed via the RAAF Base Williamtown. The upgrade with give the runway a CODE E status, allowing long-bodied, long-haul aircraft to fly in and out. This means larger aircrafts such as Boeing 777s […]
JOBS AND SKILLS OF THE FUTURE IN FOCUS; DAY ONE HUNTER DEFENCE CONFERENCE
The defence industry should be engaging with children from the earliest years of primary school in order to ensure the state and region have the skills to supply Australian defence needs in coming decades, the Hunter Defence Conference heard today. NSW Minister for Jobs Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, said STEM awareness should […]
AGENDA AND SPEAKER UPDATE FOR THE HUNTER DEFENCE CONFERENCE 2021
With tickets for the Hunter Defence Conference 2021 (22-23 April) now on sale, everyone involved is busy behind the scenesfinalising the agenda. As well as updates from the Hon. Melissa Price, Minister of Defence Industry and the Hon Stuart Ayres, NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment & Tourism (W. Sydney), here are some additional speakers and […]
THE DEFENCE NSW INDUSTRY SUPPORT CATALOGUE IN BRIEF
The NSW Treasury has just released the Defence NSW Industry Support Catalogue. The catalogue builds on the Commonwealth document released in November, which laid out defence industry support and related budget measures. The catalogue is split into six sections, each providing comprehensive details of each initiative. Here’s an overview of the support, including the available […]
HUNTER DEFENCE CONFERENCE 2021 – WHAT’S IN STORE?
**Update 8/3/21 – The Hunter Defence Conference Event is now live! Find out all the details on the event page by clicking here.** Bringing defence primes, NSW SMEs, academia and the Department of Defence together, the dates and venue for the Hunter Defence Conference 2021 have now been announced. This year’s event will be held […]
The Cost of Defence 2020-2021
The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) has released Part 1 of its 2020 Defence Strategic Update Brief focussing on the Government’s recent Defence Strategic Update (DSU) and its supporting Force Structure Plan. The paper, prepared by Dr Marcus Hellyer, Senior Analyst, Defence Economics, outlines the ‘remarkable commitment’ by the Australian Government to sustained growth in […]
The Defence Ready Seminar Series – Podcast Explainer
An Introduction to the Defence Readiness Seminar Series by Alan Rankins, CEO of Goal Group Listen to the podcast, explaining the background to why the Seminar Series, the benefits of participating, the seminar topics and who will be presenting… as well as the new virtual format. A full transcript of the interview is below. […]
