Washington, D.C.-based engineering and technology company Ensco said it has secured a contract to deploy its MicroSearch contactless vehicle sensor security inspection tool in critical infrastructures across Australia. The announcement did not disclose the contract details but indicated that the deal was in partnership with CTG Security Matrix, Ensco’s exclusive reseller based in Adelaide, South...
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Microsoft to Spend $3.1B for Expansion of Cloud, AI Infrastructure in Australia
Microsoft has announced an investment of $3.1 billion to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Australia through 2025. The company said the digital investment will enable Australia to deploy AI technologies to fortify its economic competitiveness, generate highly skilled jobs and safeguard the country from evolving cyberthreats. Microsoft Vice Chairman and President...
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New JV to Help Drive Australian Nuclear Submarine Project; Tim Brown Quoted
Global defense companies HII and Babcock have launched a joint venture called H&B Defence to help fast-track the development of a skilled Australian workforce for Canberra’s nuclear submarine project under the AUKUS military alliance. The company will seek to mold an Australian submarine industry sector and position the country in nuclear sub operations, according to...
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Australia’s IT Leaders Want More Federal Investment in Cybersecurity Initiatives; Scott McKinnel Quoted
A new Tenable study found that most IT and cyber professionals across Australia want the federal government to invest more in bolstering the nation’s digital security. The exposure management firm recently released the results of its pre-election survey that asked 200 IT leaders from various sectors about the government’s actions to mitigate cyberthreats to enterprises....
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Textron Aviation Moves to Larger Australian Facilities to Expand Market Reach; Brad White Quoted
Textron Aviation’s Australian operations at the Jandakot airport in Perth and Essendon Fields in Melbourne are moving to larger and upgraded facilities to expand the company’s market reach. Brad White, Textron Aviation’s senior vice president for global parts and distribution, said the expansion will enable faster and more timely customer support. “With more than 1,400...
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Northrop to Install Bushmaster Chain Guns on Australian Army’s Hanwha Redback IFVs
Northrop Grumman has received a contract to install its Mk44 Bushmaster chain guns on the Australian Army’s Hanwha Redback infantry fighting vehicles. Under the deal, the U.S.-based company will produce 129 units of MK44. Northrop said it will work closely with Hanwha Defense Australia to integrate the chain guns into the IFVs. According to Jennifer...
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HII Appoints Executives to Facilitate Efforts Supporting AUKUS Goals
HII Mission Technologies has appointed Tim Brown as vice president of operations for HII Nuclear Australia. In the said role, Brown will lead HII’s efforts supporting Pillar 1 of the trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific region between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The AUKUS Pillar 1 initiative focuses on helping Australia...
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Bombardier Defense Expands Asia-Pacific Business With New Australia Office; Steve Patrick Quoted
Bombardier Defense has opened a new office in Adelaide, Australia, a move that is expected to further expand the company’s footprint in the Asia Pacific. The new workspace at Lot Fourteen, an innovation hub in the South Australia region, will provide additional client support, allowing customers to explore and experience the company’s portfolio of aircraft,...
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HII to Support South Australia’s Preparation for AUKUS Shipbuilding Projects; Michael Lempke Quoted
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas toured HII’s Virginia operations on Friday to support the AUKUS trilateral partnership of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Malinauskas visited the U.S. company’s Newport News Shipbuilding site to advance his government’s deal with HII to prepare South Australia for big shipbuilding projects under AUKUS. A memorandum of...
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UK to Start Contract Bids for $1.3B Hypersonic Missile Development; James Cartlidge Quoted
The United Kingdom has announced that 90 large and small industry and academic organizations are eligible to bid for contracts to support the development of the country’s hypersonic missile capabilities. The suppliers, which were included in the Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework agreement, can compete eight lots with a $1.26 billion maximum value...