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Media Release – Cyber Attack prevention is better than a cure

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    22 April 2024 MEDIA RELEASE   CYBER ATTACK PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE   Among spiraling cost of living pressures, and the threat of kinetic warfare in our region, millions of us have already been impacted by a silent and insidious form of attack – cyber, according to leading cyber security solutions … Continued

Media Alert: Tensions in the Middle East

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As the Middle East enters another period of heightened conflict and uncertainty, experts from La Trobe University are available to discuss the drivers of these tensions and their impacts on regional peace and security.   Dr Niamatullah Ibrahimi Senior Lecturer, Politics at La Trobe University.E: n.ibrahimi@latrobe.edu.au M: 0403 000 570   Dr Ibrahimi can discuss … Continued

Astute Systems and Advent Atum Forge Strategic Alliance to Elevate Sovereign Supply Chain

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In a landmark announcement that promises to redefine the boundaries of defence technology, Advent Atum, Australia’s first Aboriginal owned defence technology start-up, has unveiled a strategic partnership with the newly minted DefenceX and its sister company, Astute Systems. This alliance focuses on the design, support, and manufacturing of custom HORAS edge compute solutions tailored for … Continued

CDU EXPERT: IDF must take responsibility for civilian casualties, or death toll will climb

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9 APRIL, 2023 Who: Charles Darwin University Australian intelligence and defence expert Dr Victor Abramowicz. Topics: The progress of the Israel-Hamas war. The missile strike on three World Central Kitchen (WCK) cars. Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6721 or email media@cdu.edu.au to arrange an interview. Quotes attributable to Dr Victor Abramowicz: “While Israel’s account … Continued

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

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Military mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognised trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat veterans with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study with Charles Darwin University (CDU) has revealed.  The study tested the validity and reliability of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) to distinguish between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex … Continued

Monash expert: Australia joins drone effort in Ukraine

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Following news that Australia has signed an agreement to join the international ‘drone coalition’ to support the Ukrainian effort against Russian forces, a Monash University expert is available for comment. Hoam Chung, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash Robotics CentreContact details: +61 408 508 454 or Hoam.Chung@monash.edu  Military drones versus civil drones: What’s the difference? … Continued

Intelligence Committee tables report on military secrets legislation

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The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) today tabled its Advisory Report on the Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Bill 2023. The Committee’s unanimous report recommended that the Bill pass and made four recommendations for the Government’s consideration including: assessing the existing legislation and procedures and whether they sufficiently cover working or training for … Continued

Audit Committee commences inquiry into the Defence Major Projects Report 2022-23

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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has commenced an inquiry into the Auditor-General report on Defence Major Projects 2022-23 (Auditor-General Report No. 14 of 2023-24). The Chair of the Committee, Mr Julian Hill MP, said ‘this annual inquiry enables a critical review of major Defence acquisitions, which is the main objective of the Major Projects Report.’ … Continued