BAE Systems receives ARC project contract
09 November, 2016BAE Systems has been awarded a $13.3 million contract by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects (DARPA) to continue work on the Adaptive Radar Countermeasures (ARC) project.
FirstNet approves 2017 budget
30 August, 2016The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board has approved a budget package to support the evolution of FirstNet's public-private partnership and the implementation of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network.
Broome to get sea rescue HQ with radio facilities
25 July, 2014The federal government has announced an investment of $3.2 million in new sea and air rescue facilities at Broome through the Community Development Grants Programme.
UK invests in SKA
17 March, 2014The United Kingdom Government has announced that it will invest more than £100 million ($185 million) in the construction phase of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
Government extends satphone subsidy
17 May, 2013The federal government will provide $2.5 million to extend the Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme.
Telstra gets $1.1bn Defence telecoms contract
22 April, 2013A contract between the Australian Department of Defence and Telstra will require 350 workers to integrate fixed telecommunications with satellite and tactical networks.
Growth investment in 4RF
01 August, 2012Private equity fund Fortissimo Capital is investing in 4RF Limited.
Rural Australia to receive NBN via ViaSat
13 July, 2012Rural and remote communities are a step closer to receiving the NBN with an initial $280 million investment to provide ground equipment for the long-term satellite service.
$4.5m safety radios
21 September, 2011Daniels Electronics has won a $4.47 million contract to supply digital public safety radios.
Vital signs monitor wins $70,000 grant
03 August, 2011The UTS has received $70,000 in grants to help take the Lachesis vital signs monitor to the global market.
$6.1m investment in space research
21 July, 2011The Australian government’s $6.1 million investment in new space research and education projects may improve the way satellites move in orbit and create more accurate weather predictions.
SKA gets $40m government grant
20 June, 2011More than $40 million will be provided by the government to support Australia's bid to host the SKA, in partnership with New Zealand.
Emergency warnings gets $1.3m funding
24 September, 2010The Australian government will fund an upgrade of the national emergency warning system, 'Emergency Alert', to deliver warnings to mobile phones based on the location of the handset.
ComGroup invests $10m in new technology
18 August, 2010ComGroup has made a $10m investment in new technologies and R&D to strengthen its market position and deliver communications solutions in sectors ranging from oil and gas to emergency services.
Satellite phone company to sponsor yacht race
22 December, 2004Globalstar, an Australian dual mode mobile satellite and cellular mobile telephone service provider, has announced its official sponsorship of this year’s television broadcast of the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.
