26 September 2023

Defence aims at Electronic Warfare Centre

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A National Electronic Warfare Centre is to be established as part of a $5 million plan to grow Australia’s electronic warfare (EW) defence workforce.

Minister for Defence, Senator Linda Reynolds said the new Centre would provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with strategic and tactical advantages to keep pace with the evolving EW operational environment.

“The Government is committed to providing the ADF with the best possible capability to defend Australia’s national interests,” Senator Reynolds said.

“That is why we are investing an unprecedented $20 billion over the next decade in EW capabilities in the ADF,” she said.

“Key to ensuring these capabilities are fit-for-purpose is a strong workforce, comprised of practitioners and researchers across the ADF, Australian Public Service, academia and industry.”

She said the Centre would be based at the Flinders University Tonsley campus in South Australia.

“Jointly funded by Defence and Flinders University, the Centre will use training programs and research to develop and sustain EW-related skills in defence,” Senator Reynolds said.

She said a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed between the Department of Defence Science and Technology Group (DST), Defence’s Joint Capabilities Group, Flinders University and EW company, DEWC to deliver education and training services to build a workforce that was equipped to support Australia’s national interests.

She said EW involved protection and management of the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, including radar, electro-optic and communications systems.

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