Advanced management and technology consulting, systems integration & software development & support services since 1992. Creator of corvouas.com.au/
Melbourne, Australia
Joined February 2015
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A timely discussion, as we launch the PPDS Heavy Lift (PPDS-HL) UAS.
The big brother of our operationally proven PPDS - this system increases payload capacity, range and endurance - bringing even greater mission flexibility to the battlefield.
See it at @AvalonAIA
Air Force flags need for 'mass' low-cost drones to prepare for future conflicts abc.net.au/news/2023-02-27/a…
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Thank you for stopping by @PatConroy1. We are grateful for your interest and support.
Encouraging to see innovative Australian #DefenceIndustry—from electrified Bushmasters, to disposable drones, to lightweight helmets, to watercraft with almost half the usual slam load. All at the inaugural AIDN Australian #SovereignCapability Showcase and Policy Symposium.
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The stage is set for the Inaugural AIDN Australian Sovereign Capability Showcase, at Parliament House!
We’re looking forward to updating parliamentarians on the latest advancements in our world leading Corvo autonomous systems and related ISR solutions
#sovereigncapability
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AVM Leon Phillips, Head Aerospace Systems reinforces today’s common theme - “Supply chain resilience and workforce development continue to be our largest focus across Defence and Industry as we partner to deliver the capability advantage to provide national security.”
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@MerylSwanson eloquently explains that we need to ensure we are building an ecosystem that allows meaningful training, development and participation, not only for women, but for everyone, so they can be at their best at work and at home
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@MerylSwanson is talking about a subject very close to our heart!
Increasing workforce participation is key
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@P_Thompson88, Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence says that Inflationary pressures, workforce and supply chain challenges are having a real impact upon Defence and Industry investment decisions
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Leading the discussion on the challenges associated with growing and developing a technical workforce to deliver sovereign capabilities, the Defence CIO highlighted the need to broaden beyond the “Canberra bubble” to ensure access to the “best and brightest” across Australia
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As a veteran-owned business, we welcome and endorse the messages from @LukeGoslingMP around the value of veterans as leaders and employees in our industry
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@MThistlethwaite explained that Defence is our largest national land holder. This presents the opportunity to partner with industry to ensure that our bases are able to meet the needs of Defence and our personnel, to deliver a capability advantage in a fast changing world
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He said that Strategic Industry, like Defence Industry - it must be supported by Government. Statements such as “the market will look after it” don’t apply when geopolitical risks such as we are seeing now, are considered
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Mr Hastie also stated that Defence Strategic Review must address the need for multipronged capability that is resilient, based upon industrial capability, stock holdings and options
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“Weakness is provocative.”
We must focus on what makes us strong. The ADF and Industry must work in partnership to meet these demands
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Andrew Hastie stated that governments that fail in the task of deterrence invite calamity upon their people
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@PatConroy1 added that this will include looking at the SICPs, which are currently too broad and means we can’t appropriately invest in the critical aspects that we need
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We must look at how we can reform the procurement cycle so we accept appropriate risk and enable speed to market
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Having lost the 10 year strategic planning horizon, we need to accelerate how we do the business of defence to meet the uncertainty of our times
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@PatConroy1 said that Defence industry is an engine of innovation, providing well paid careers and a critical partner in delivering national security and contributing to economic prosperity
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