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Astronaut to headline the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition in Perth
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (430+ words) Australian of the Year and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been confirmed as a headline speaker for the 2026 Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition. The first professional astronaut to officially represent Australia, will deliver a conference keynote focusing on…...
Women in STEM uplifted in renewed partnership between Babcock and Auckland University of Technology
3+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) Babcock has renewed an ongoing partnership with Auckland University of Technology to promote and uplift women in STEM careers. Babcock's continued collaboration with Auckland University of Technology on their Women in Tech program reaffirms both parties' commitment to encouraging women…...
Australian Defence Force direct-entry recruitment announced for space operations
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (224+ words) The Australian government has announced a new avenue for personnel to apply for a job in Defence's new frontier of space. The direct-entry recruitment is now open for two new roles, space operations officer and space operations specialist. The new…...
Serco secures expanded navy synthetic warfare training contract
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (278+ words) Serco has secured a renewed and expanded contract to deliver maritime warfare training for the Royal Australian Navy, strengthening the service's use of advanced simulation and synthetic training environments. The contract covers training services at HMAS Watson in Sydney and…...
Air Force Training Group sees change in command
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (291+ words) Air Force Training Group (AFTG) has seen a change of command, with Air Commodore Brett Williams formally taking command of the AFTG at RAAF Base Point Cook. The primary role of the AFTG is to plan, manage and deliver education…...
ANSTO and ASC announce agreement to develop AUKUS career pathways
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) Australia's submarine company, ASC, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian nuclear science organisation ANSTO to explore new career pathways critical to the AUKUS submarine program. The agreement is expected to help build the specialised skills and expertise needed…...