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Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

The non-binding deal could help the smaller virtual training specialist reach larger defence programmes as Australia pushes sovereign capability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity

The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach

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Tesserent advises on third-party risks after MediSecure breach

In the aftermath of a cyber security breach at MediSecure, Tesserent, linked to Thales Australia, advises firms to rigorously evaluate third-party supplier risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

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xReality Group posts record results as defence sales grow

Software-as-a-Service

xReality Group posts record results as defence sales grow

Defence training demand helped lift annual revenue 43% to AUD $20 million, while xReality Group cut its net loss to AUD $0.1 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Thales Australia appoints Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC as New Board Chair

Thales Australia appoints Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC as New Board Chair

Thales Australia has appointed Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, former Secretary of Defence and Director-General of ASIO as Chair of its Board.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023