Tag: AUKUS
University of Adelaide partners with Babcock to boost defence talent & skills
A new collaboration between the University of Adelaide and Babcock Australasia is poised to accelerate Australia's key military workforce to serve the country's ambitious defence agenda.
Australian Defence taps Q-CTRL to develop quantum-based navigation technology
Australian quantum technology developer Q-CTRL has ventured into a partnership with the Department of Defence to develop quantum sensors that will enable GPS-free navigation for Australia and its AUKUS partners.
Flinders University, University of Rhode Island partner to bolster AUKUS
Flinders University recently signed a research and education partnership with the University of Rhode Island to help advance the AUKUS agreement.
New government investment to deliver skills needed for AUKUS submarine program
The Albanese government has announced an approximately $150 million investment in delivering the skills and workforce required to deliver Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program through AUKUS.
Advanced manufacturing among focus of talks between SA gov’t and London defence firms
State Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion is meeting with London-based global nuclear and defence companies Rolls Royce and Babcock International today to explore potential investment opportunities in the AUKUS submarine program.
Engineers Australia welcomes 2023 federal budget’s commitment to upskilling workforce
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew has welcomed the Australian Government’s 2023 budget for its measures supporting the upskilling of the engineering workforce targeting positive outcomes in AUKUS, manufacturing, sovereign capability, and national energy transition.
UNSW commends $128.5 million funding to boost number of STEM graduates
UNSW has received a $128.5 million Federal Budget allocation that would create over 4,000 new student places aimed at boosting STEM programs and the number of skilled graduates needed for the AUKUS agreement.
New agency, new regulator created for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program
The Australian government is launching a new agency and new regulatory body that will manage Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program.
Weapons manufacturing among priorities in Australia’s biggest defence overhaul
Developing the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) ability to precisely hit targets at extended ranges and boosting the manufacture of weapons in the country are among the country’s six priority areas in the public version of the Defence Strategic Review released Monday.
New framework to connect innovation districts, capitalise on AUKUS opportunities
The South Australian Government has unveiled a new statewide innovation model to strategically integrate the state's burgeoning innovation regions as it prepares to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by AUKUS.