The Australian government and Babcock have signed a contract for an enhanced high-frequency defence communications system to provide the country’s force support in its regional and global operations.
The signing was considered “a major boost to Defence’s strategic high-frequency communications capability” by defence industry minister Pat Conroy in his short statement on Friday.
Conroy announced that the federal government would invest $1.96 billion in enhancing communications infrastructure and gear around Australia, constructing a new communications facility close to Darwin, and establishing a software development hub in Adelaide.
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Conroy said, “In partnership with Babcock Pty Ltd, Defence will grow and strengthen Australian industry’s high-frequency communications capacity, further developing workforce skills, knowledge and expertise that are central to delivering this leading-edge capability.”
“This will complement Defence’s investment in secure and resilient satellite communications to support our soldiers, sailors and aviators on operations at home and abroad,” the minister added.
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