AUS: Government invests $1.7M in innovation for ADF

Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced that Ultra Electronics Avalon Systems Pty Ltd will receive Australian Government funding of $1.7 million to develop and demonstrate an innovative technology to enhance Defence capability.

Minister Pyne said this innovation project would develop techniques to provide naval ships with early warning of incoming low flying air threats, such as anti-ship missiles.

“This project will complement existing ship-borne radar systems,” he said.

“I am pleased to announce Ultra Electronics Avalon Systems Pty Ltd will receive funding to take this innovative technology to the next level.”

AUS: Electronic Warfare Boost

Our military’s electronic warfare capabilities will be significantly expanded after the Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today announced the Turnbull Government has approved a major new joint project worth $500 million over the life of the program, with approximately three quarters of this to be spent locally in a boost to Australia’s Defence Industry.

The Electronic Warfare Operations Support for Maritime and Land Forces project will provide electronic warfare equipment and infrastructure – significantly sharpening the ability of naval ships and army units to deal with threats emerging across the electronic warfare spectrum.

Once delivered, the systems will better prepare the ADF for operations in complex threat environments consistent with the objectives of the Defence White Paper and Integrated Investment Program.

Minister Pyne said Australian companies would be the big winners of the decision,   with the bulk of the $500 million budget helping to drive local jobs and economic growth.