Civmec’s public unveiling of an “Arafura Capability Enhancement” at the Indo‑Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney has re‑opened a practical debate inside Australian naval and industrial circles: can the Royal Australian Navy’s lightly armed Arafura‑class offshore patrol vessels...
Microsoft's recent announcement of a co-investment program with the Australian Department of Defence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Australia's defense infrastructure. This initiative, part of a substantial AU$495 million (US$324.71 million) contract...
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The Australian Department of Defence has entered into a significant co-investment partnership with Microsoft to advance its cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration is facilitated through Microsoft's Enterprise Customer Investment Fund (ECIF), designed to...
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In a dramatic twist underscoring the evolving landscape of government cloud strategies, Australia’s Defence department has vacated its Global Switch data centre facilities a full year before the lease’s expiration. The early departure is not only a significant milestone for the department’s...