Skills crisis threat to infrastructure projects

Australia’s ability to design and deliver an estimated $400 billion in infrastructure projects over the coming decade is under threat, according to Consult Australia’s annual Engineering Skills Survey.

Consult Australia's annual Engineering Skills Survey suggests engineering skills shortages could threaten $400bn in infrastructure projects over the next decade. Premium

Round 14 CTD winners

Eight proposals have been selected in 2010 to be developed through Round 14 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.

Eight innovative proposals have been selected this year to be developed through Round 14 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program. Premium

News Review: Government reforms to naval ship repair sector | ADM Aug 2010

The Federal Government has named the industry teams that will be invited to tender for long-term contracts for the repair and maintenance of Navy’s major fleet units. Premium

Opposition outlines Defence policy

Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Bob Baldwin has unveiled the Coalition's Defence policy.

Bob Baldwin, Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, has announced the preliminary details of the Coalition's Defence policy. Premium

Defence Minister Faulkner to stand down

Minister for Defence Senator John Faulkner has announced he will step down at the upcoming federal dlection.

Senator Faulkner's departure from Defence means that Australia will have had seven Defence ministers in 14 years. Premium

Batching shortlist released

A shortlist of contenders for the ship support batching contracts have been announced by the government. Premium

Defence Industry Policy released

Minister for Defence Materiel and Science Greg Combet has released the long awaited Defence Industry Policy Statement. Premium

DCP detail explained

Defence Minister John Faulkner has expanded the detail in the Defence Capability Plan (DCP) in response to a recent report. Premium

News Review: Minister clarifies Woomera access | ADM Jul 2010

Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, has settled some of the uncertainty over encroachments by mining firms into the Woomera range area by releasing a public statement setting out conditions which apply to applications to access the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA). Premium

DMO News: Save today to invest tomorrow | ADM Jul 2010

As has been reported in this magazine and elsewhere, the 2009 Defence White Paper included ambitious plans to enhance and modernise the ADF’s operational capabilities. Premium

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Denel lands more Airbus Military A400M work

South African Deputy Director-General Department of Public Enterprises, Kgathatso Tlhakudi, celebrates after the signing ceremony.
Airbus Military has placed a third work package with South Africa's Denel Aerostructures for the manufacture of structural components for the A400M military transport program.