The inaugural Women and National Security Conference, hosted by the National Security College at the Australian National University, took place in Canberra this week.

A Norwegian Defence Ministry statement noted MPAs have been a crucial part of Norwegian presence in the High North since the beginning of the 1960s

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will feature on the agenda.

The meeting of the three naval chiefs was the first of its kind.

The refurbished simulator will test pilots’ skills to the limits as they practise landing on the deck of the future HMS Queen Elizabeth in a range of difficult sea and weather conditions.

The decision to establish a larger, central support centre in SA marks a milestone for Babcock in the region.

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A decision on the future of the three remaining FFGs is expected before the end of 2017

Despite several requests over a two week period, the only response has been a three-sentence statement.

Concerns are emerging that local benefits are at risk of slipping away in all states.

Continuous improvement and lean programs, once considered novelties, are now part of the everyday landscape of defence contracting.

RADM Burton saw no problems with the company’s ability to deliver two versions of the ship within a similar timeframe.

The Defence Pitch@Parliament brought together 14 defence companies with 150-odd masters and PhD students from seven NSW universities.

The Hobart Class Command Team Trainer is a shore-based training and support system for the new Air Warfare Destroyers.

Providing quality repair, maintenance, design and calibration services to defence and commercial industry since 1967, Sydney-based Bellinger Instruments celebrated 50 years of operations last Saturday.

Aspen Medical will initially be providing a team of over 80 personnel to the facility including emergency physicians, surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, midwives, neonatal specialists, obstetricians and paramedics