The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has appointed former Transpower procurement head Nicki Lau Young to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. According to the announcement by the NZDF on LinkedIn, as new CCO, Nicki […]
As budgets increase and the spectrum of conflict scenarios widens, swarm drones take to the land, air, and sea and the double-edged AI sword adds cutting edges to cybersecurity, writes Matt Medley, Global Industry Director […]
According to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), revenues have dropped for the world’s 100 largest defence industry companies despite a sharp rise in demand. Revenues from sales of arms and […]
In this abridged version of its 24 April media release, AIDN raises concerns over the DSR’s lack of clarity on the role of the Australian defence industry and the potential abuse of ‘speed to capability’. […]
As part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines. The three […]
The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, with the UK submarines in operation by the late 2030s following a massive, trilateral building project. The first generation of […]
Today’s AUKUS announcement of Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines is, according to the Australian Government, the single biggest investment in defence capability in the country’s history, representing a ‘transformational moment’. AUKUS members Australia, the United […]
The Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) welcomes today’s tripartite announcement on the proposed pathway to the construction of an Australian AUKUS nuclear submarine. AIDN has congratulated Australia’s Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Minister for […]
The Australian Defence Force’s capabilities are set to be strengthened through a $5 million investment in simulation technology that will improve outcomes for troops in combat situations. Software engineering and systems integrations company elmTEK has […]
Uncertain times require defence spending to be maintained at the NATO two percent standard, writes Dr Wayne Mapp. What would be the priorities, and could they be afforded within a two percent of GDP defence […]
Beca, with the support of Leonardo and Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS), has been selected to upgrade the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) AW109 LUH Helicopter Simulator and provide ongoing through life support. The AW109 LUH […]
Norway has terminated its 14-helicopter contract with NH Industries (NHI) and will return the 13 NH90 helicopters so far delivered. Oslo is also demanding a full refund of the NKr5 billion (over US$500 million) it […]
The announcement of a Government procurement target for NZ Maori businesses is the stimulant needed to substantially improve access to Government procurement projects for all NZ businesses, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting. This article […]
The just-released Office of the Auditor General (OAG) Report on Strategic Suppliers goes some way to addressing serious issues, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting, but not far enough. This article is part of our spotlight […]
CEO of Zeopard Consulting Jennie Vickers delivers her scorecard on government agency implementation of the Government Procurement Rules’ ‘Broader Outcomes’ two years after it was first announced. This article is part of our spotlight on New […]
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