Defence small businesses will be recruited to join the fight against cyber threats under a new industry support program being launched today.

The Morrison Government is delivering on a key election commitment for Tasmania, with an agreement signed to develop the new Defence and Maritime Innovation and Design Precinct in Launceston which will create hundreds of jobs for Tasmanians.

Recognising the importance of working closely with industry, Defence has signed a 10-year contract that will see 85 QinetiQ Australia staff continue to work at Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) sites across the country.

As part of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today, two landmark Defence Arrangements between Australia and India have been established.

Defence and Gold Coast company Gilmour Space Technologies have joined forces to work together on space technologies under a new strategic agreement.

The Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group has unveiled a new plan for collaborative mission-directed research to ensure Australia's forces maintain a capability edge.

Defence has joined forces with a family-owned South Australian company to rapidly produce face shields for frontline healthcare workers.

A new Defence-led Rapid Response Group has been established to help increase domestic stocks of invasive ventilators, as part of Australia's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

More than 15,000 lifesaving SILVERSHIELD units will be delivered to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces this year.

Defence has been recognised for its significant work improving gender equity with the Athena Scientific Women's Academic Network (SWAN) Institutional Bronze Award.