Thales Australia and Steyr Mannlicher will look to develop the F88 assult rifle to sell to the rest of the world.

Thales and Steyr Mannlicher sign deal

Thales Australia and Steyr Mannlicher have signed an agreement to cooperate on global market opportunities when it comes to Soldier systems business.

Australian troops will be better protected from IEDs by the introduction of counter-IED systems.

Counter-IED call

The US Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization has released a broad agency announcement calling for proposals that could help curb the spread of home made explosives.
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith will make Defence Hot Issue Briefs public.

Defence Hot Issue Briefs to be released

Defence's Hot Issue Briefs provide initial and early advice to the Minister and Defence's senior leaders on sensitive or complex matters or incidents that may require the immediate attention of Defence's senior leadership.
Russia’s K-152 Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine has been leased to India’s Navy for ten years.

Russia hands over Nerpa nuclear sub to India

Russia's K-152 Nerpa nuclear-powered attack submarine has been handed over to the Indian Navy, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on earlier this week.
An arrangement similar to the Largs Bay sale may mean that upgraded AS90 Bravehearts may be available to meet interim Land 17 SP Howitzer requirements.

A Land 17 SP solution?

Details of how the British Army is to downsize its artillery branch's force structure to meet the cost-saving targets, have been seen by Jane' s and reported in JDW.
The Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 seeks to introduce measures to govern the creation and regulation of an 'approved community' of defence companies.

Senate Inquiry into Defence Trade Controls

The Australian Senate is currently conducting an inquiry into the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011 which covers the Australia-US Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty.

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