Online seminar series to help SMEs pivot to defence
Hunter Defence is taking its Defence Readiness Seminar Series online to help regional businesses take advantage of new opportunities in the defence sector.
Read MoreSW Government names Williamtown as location for new Special Activation Precinct
The Hunter Region and Northern NSW are set to reap significant benefits after the NSW Government today announced Williamtown as its latest Special Activation Precinct (SAP).
Read MoreF/A-18 disposal provides Hunter region jobs
Workers at RAAF Base Williamtown will service and prepare up to 46 retired F/A-18 Classic Hornet aircraft that will be sold to air combat training company Air USA.
Read MoreAustralia welcomes next seven F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Williamtown
The Liberal National Government’s multi-billion dollar Joint Strike Fighter program has reached a new milestone with seven F-35A Lightning II aircraft arriving at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Read MoreDefence Ready seminars to boost opportunities for SMEs
Hunter Defence has launched a series of ‘Defence Ready’ seminars designed to help SMEs break into or expand their footprint in the potentially lucrative defence industry.
Read More2019 HUNTER DEFENCE CONFERENCE
The 2019 Hunter Defence Conference is the 10th anniversary of this important event and
will focus on driving collaboration between Defence Primes, NSW regional SMEs,
Academia and the Department of Defence.
Defence Industry Service Commendation – Paul Montgomery
BlueZone Group is pleased to announce that Paul “Monty” Montgomery has been selected as one of seven new recipients of the Defence Industry Service Commendation.
Read MoreAgreement signed with prime defence contractor for Astra Aerolab as site works commence
On 14 May NSW Deputy Premier, the Honourable John Barilaro MP, turned the first sod of soil at the Astra Aerolab site, marking the ceremonial commencement of early works for the Airport’s world class defence and aerospace precinct that will ultimately deliver 5500 jobs to the region.
Read MoreAustralia welcomes next two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, together with Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, announced the arrival of the next two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft into Australia.
Read MoreBae Systems Australia awarded Hawk contract extension
The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Steven Ciobo MP has announced the signing of a contract extension with BAE Systems Australia for in-service support of Royal Australian Air Force Hawk lead-in-fighter aircraft.
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