Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has celebrated its South Australian operations reaching 250 local employees, just six years since the company first established in the state. BDA originally established in South Australia in 2015 to support the P-8A Poseidon fleet at RAAF Base Edinburgh. While the local workforce continues to play an important role in the sustainment and training support of the P-8A fleet, operations have expanded rapidly. In addition to 120 staff based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, today more than 140 staff in BDA’s Adelaide CBD operations support a range of national defence and aerospace projects including the world-leading E-7A ...

South Australian-based company DEWC Systems and the University of Adelaide’s Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML) are teaming up to explore the benefits of artificial intelligence and machine learning in detecting radio frequency signals to support Defence needs. The collaborative research project builds on the work already undertaken by DEWC Systems and AIML for Phase 1 of the Miniaturised Orbital Electronic Sensor System (MOESS) project – a space-based tactical EW sensor system that provides situational awareness. DEWC Systems’ chief technology officer Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen, who is spearheading the project, said the collaboration will create a framework for AI-enabled spectrum monitoring ...

Expressions of interest to participate on the South Australian ‘Defence State’ pavilion during Indo-Pacific 2022 are now open. The internationally renowned event presents a unique opportunity for commercial maritime and naval defence companies to showcase products, technologies and services to an influential audience. The largest exhibition of its kind in the region, the Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition is set to be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 10-12 May 2022. Expressions of interest will close on 14 December 2021. Complete the online form to register your interest today. Nominate for the Indo-Pacific Innovation Awards Entries for the ...

The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Adelaide Branch will be celebrating the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at their annual dinner. Held on Wednesday 8 December 2021 in the Adelaide Convention Centre’s Riverbank Rooms, the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Dinner will showcase South Australia’s aerospace industry and commemorate 100 years of the RAAF. With a keynote address provided by a representative from the Head of Air Force Capability, insight into the future development of the RAAF will be shared. This is set to be a fantastic evening for industry, so secure your tickets today to avoid missing ...

Tasmanian Defence supplier CBG Systems and Spanish group Ghenova touched down in the South Australian Defence and Space Landing Pad at Lot Fourteen earlier this year, strengthening the state’s defence industry capability and bringing a promise to invest in economic and employment growth. Operating out of Hobart for the past 45 years, advanced manufacturing company CBG Systems offers three capabilities: supplying and installing fire, thermal and acoustic marine insulation; specialist antenna systems; and mobile camouflage system solutions – thermal, infrared reduction camouflage for defence assets including army vehicles. The company has clients across Australia, Europe and the US, and now ...

The University of Adelaide has launched a new artificial intelligence research centre at Lot Fourteen, aiming to develop the expertise Australia needs to compete in the future machine learning-enabled global economy. Headquartered at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), the Centre for Augmented Reasoning focuses on an emerging field of AI that combines machine learning pattern recognition with an ability to reason. The centre will lead the research and development of new augmented systems, aiming to improve technology in applications including: machines that continually learn while interacting with the environment machines that work with data analysts to optimise business ...

A difficult decision has been made to reschedule the South Australian Aerospace and Information Warfare Forum to ensure we can provide a program of informative briefings on acquisition and sustainment plans and deliver a high calibre, in person event that provides meaningful connections and outcomes for all involved. With overwhelming interest and enthusiasm for the event from attendees and exhibitors across South Australia’s defence sector, we are looking forward to welcoming guests to the event in Adelaide, which will now take place on Wednesday 22 June 2022. Our team will be reaching out directly to exhibitors and registered delegates with ...

South Australian company PRP Manufacturing has been selected by BAE Systems Australia Maritime to supply gaskets for prototyping blocks as part of the Hunter class frigate program. PRP Manufacturing Chief Operating Officer Luke Sernecki said that the contract will lead to more jobs for PRP in South Australia, along with an investment in capital infrastructure. “We hope this contract will hold us in good stead for further work with BAE, and also support our endeavours to tender for large contracts for future work,” Mr Sernecki said. The company was one of three recently selected to undertake work on the prototyping ...

Following a successful pilot program in April 2021, Defence has launched a new Defence Industry Secondment Program. Registrations are now open for businesses interested in participating in the program, with new opportunities available for both industry and personnel. Offered to senior Australian Public Service employees and Australian Defence Force members, the program aims to promote diverse thinking and use education and immersive experiences to enhance the working relationship between Defence and industry. The program also promotes knowledge sharing and the development of resilient, competitive employees to achieve common strategic goals. Interested participants can choose to participate in Generalist or Specialist ...

Matthew Cave, the recipient of the South Australian Premier’s Defence Industry Scholarship, has secured full time employment at APC Technology following his 20-week placement. The Flinders University engineering student has accepted a permanent position as an undergraduate engineer throughout his final year of study. Matthew said the placement offered him hands on industrial experience where he could apply his theoretical knowledge. “On reflection, I cannot believe how much I have been exposed to during my placement,” he said. “I had the opportunity to work on a multitude of projects, all at various stages. “[Now], my position as an undergraduate engineer ...

The need for businesses to have better cyber security capability is growing by the minute, providing a range of career opportunities in the cyber and systems sector. Whether it’s protecting your Instagram profile, your banking details or the design of a top secret submarine, cyber security is everyone’s business. Cybercrime, data and privacy breaches, fraud, social engineering and ransomware attacks can all have a devastating impact on companies and individuals, especially when it comes to information and systems that have a national security interest. Being able to live and operate safely and securely in an increasingly digital world is why we ...

Defence Science and Technology Group is calling on Australian universities, research organisations and industry to provide their input on a number of defence-related research topics, including: Information Warfare Innovation Community – expressions of interest close 31 October 2021. Defence Artificial Intelligence Research Network (DAIRNet) Call – proposals close 11 November Remote Undersea Surveillance Advisory Group – submissions close 12 November 2021 Defence Innovation, Science and Technology Standing Offer Panel – proposals close 16 November 2021 Multi-Function Aperture (MFA) Grand Challenge Research Phase 2 – submissions close 18 November 2021