Kongsberg wins more work on F-35 tails
Norway’s Kongsberg Defence Systems will build rudders and vertical tail leading edges for production lots nine and 10 of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, under a A$94 million order from Lockheed Martin.
US Navy awards $2 billion helicopter support contract
The US Navy has awarded a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Sikorsky Helicopter a contract worth $2 billion to service the Navy's H-60 helicopters through to January 31, 2020, the Pentagon announced on Friday.
Thales to provide OneSKY for Australia
Thales will work with Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence to integrate Australia’s civil and military air traffic in to one system, after being announced as successful bidder on the OneSKY program at the Avalon Airshow.
Australia and Norway cooperate on Joint Strike Missile
Australian will cooperate with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence to develop Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile as a potential future weapon for Australia’s F-35A Joint Strike Fighters.
Lockheed Martin to provide RAAF C-130J Virtual Trainer
Lockheed Martin Australia will supply a modern C-130J-30 Virtual Maintenance Trainer and a Multi-Function Training Aid (MFTA) to support maintenance and aircrew training at RAAF Base Richmond.
Levett to double F-35 engine work
South Australia’s Levett Engineering will double the number of precision components it provides for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s Pratt and Whitney F135 engine, under a deal announced at the Avalon Airshow on Wednesday.defence week 334 »
Australian FMS announcement for M88A2 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicles
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for M88A2 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of US$47 million. more »
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Bushmaster EW variant on show
Land Forces first saw the emergence of a Bushmaster Electronic Warfare (EW) variant complete with a six-metre telescopic mast.
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NT: NT facilities get a good excerising | ADM October 2014
As homeport to 10 of the RAN’s 14 Armidale class patrol boats, HMAS Coonawarra, adjoining Darwin Harbour and part of Larrakeyah Barracks, is a major part of the RAN’s involvement in Operations Resolute and Sovereign Border. Premium
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Military Life: On your bike: Soldier On Cycling | ADM October 2014
In August this year, Soldier On took a team of cyclists to France to take part in the Trois Etapes race. Premium
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Australian Triton mission different to USN
Air 7000 will see the Commonwealth operate a number of manned and unmanned systems with the P-8As and Triton UAS. The finer details on how the BAMS side of the equation will come together are taking shape.
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ADF Weapons: Is Defence interest in non-lethal weapons waning? | ADM July 2014
The notion of acquiring new, enhanced non-lethal weapons, to provide deployed forces with greater options than through the use of lethal force, had its genesis in the 2009 Defence White Paper. And there it appears to have rested. Premium
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AIR POWER 2015
ADM’s Avalon Airshow edition
ADM reviews the major aerospace projects and we publish an Exclusive Interview with Air Marshal Geoff Brown, Chief of the Air Force, whose term ends mid year.
Look for these top stories:
- JSF weapons and sustainment
- Air Mobility Group on the up
- Helicopter program updates
- Key RAAF enabler: Combat Support Group
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- The ADF’s UAS journey
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From the Source: Adrian Smith, Managing Director Rheinmetall Defence Australia & Managing Director Rheinmetall Simulation Australia | ADM October 2014
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From the Source: Lieutenant General David Morrison, Chief of Army | ADM September 2014
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From the Source: Jens Goenneman, Head of Airbus Group Australia Pacific | ADM August 2014
