Mindef praises Australia-US alliance
Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne said the Australia-US Alliance continues to go from strength to strength, following a successful visit to the United States.
Varley to manufacture Spike AT missiles under Rafael JV
Varley Australia has announced a Joint Venture with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to locally manufacture the latter's Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missile.
Martin Baker opens regional Williamtown hub
Manufacturer of ejection seats Martin-Baker has opened an Australian field office at Williamtown as part of its commitment to supporting the F-35 in the Asia Pacific region.
Investment priorities for Defence Innovation Hub
In the 2017–18 financial year, the body will seek proposals aligned with the six capability streams identified in the Defence Integrated Investment Program.
Contract awarded for local F-35 EW support
Ghosthawk will replace existing mission information systems with an integrated, next generation intelligence support system capable of collecting, manipulating and disseminating data to pilots and their aircraft.
EOS steps up production for remote weapons systems contracts
Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS) is moving to expand production capacity of its new R-400S-MK2 remote weapon system as it fulfils a major contract and achieves preferred tenderer status for two others.defence week 463
Defence Estate forum a hit
The annual ADM Defence Estate and Base Services Summit was held in Canberra this week, attracting over 300 delegates and a range of local and international speakers from across Defence and industry. more »
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A path for Australian BMD
Although the Integrated Investment Plan (IIP) includes a $4-5 billion provision for upgrades to the AWD combat system between 2017 and 2028, it says nothing about what the upgrades will involve.
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SME Spotlight: XTEK
XTEK has embarked on an extensive engineering development program to develop innovative and unique products that can be commercialised for sale in both the local and global markets.
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The soldier as a system
Deliveries of 22,000 sets of the Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE) to the ADF will be completed in the first half of 2018, and several iterative improvements are included in the most recent tranches of the system.
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From the Source: MD QinetiQ Australia Greg Barsby
QinetiQ Australia has increased orders and revenue significantly in two years through organic growth alone.
defence suppliers »
Thomas Global secures supply of critical avionics technology
The arrangement underpins Thomas Global’s long-term support commitment for a range of CRT-based avionic displays used in narrow and wide bodied commercial, business and military aircraft.
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Lightning lethality - F-35 weapons
In December one of Australia’s two F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters notched up an important milestone with the first release of a Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb (LGB).
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Putting the 'C' in AIC
Australian Industry Content or Australian Industry Capability? What is the difference? more »
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latest issue
ADM presents the biennial Pacific Special Edition with a Defence in the North feature.
Editor Katherine Ziesing, the HunterNet Defence conference highlights, maritime workforce planning,
Deputy Editor-at-Large Nigel Pittaway writes on his experience at DST Partnerships Week, looks at the Romeo effect on RAN capability, and provides updates on the three Sea 5000 Future Frigate contenders,
Online Editor Patrick Durrant reviews the Australasian Simulation Congress, and checks out what Air Affairs has been up to; he also looks at the impact additive materials are making on aircraft sustainment and details the work to get the most out of Navy's minehunter and hydrographic fleets.
Senior Correspondent Julian Kerr writes on the new pride of the fleet HMAS Hobart, reviews the Cape Class program, and takes a look at Navy SATCOM terminal upgrades.
Philip Smart looks at the transition from Collins to the Future Submarine with help from local Babcock CEO David Ruff, and profiles NORFORCE and defence industry in the North.
Our From the Source interviewee for this edition is of course Chief of Navy VADM Tim Barrett. View the digital edition here.
