India originally ordered 50 Su-30MKI aircraft from Russia in 1996-98 and an additional 40 planes in 2007.

India to buy additional Su-30MKI aircraft

India and Russia are reportedly negotiating a new contract on the delivery of an additional 42 Su-30MKI fighters to the Indian Air Force.

Over the last five years Rheinmetall Defence has nearly doubled the volume of general munitions supplied to UK troops.

Rheinmetall-UK cooperation extended

Rheinmetall AG and the UK's defence procurement organisation have agreed to extend their successful ammunition cooperation.
The AEW&C Wedgetail maintenance training program, run by Boeing Defence Australia, began on 15 February 2010.

BDA begins Wedgetail training

Boeing Defence Australia has launched the first maintenance training program with RAAF No. 2 Squadron for the 737 AEW&C aircraft.
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta (left) with Helen Stoelhorst of Aspen Medical.

Aspen Medical honoured in Timor-Leste

José Ramos-Horta has presented Aspen Medical staff with the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal for treating him after an assassination attempt.
Minister for Defence Personnel Materiel and Science Greg Combet speaking at ADM 2010.

DCP now a living document

Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet has announced the Defence Capability Plan will soon be a 'living document'.
Representatives from Raytheon and the DMO’s Combat Support Systems Program Office with the perpetual Essington Lewis Trophy for the most outstanding DMO / major company team of 2009.

ADM's Team of the Year awards

Seven Defence and industry teams have been recognised in the 2009 Australian Defence Magazine's (ADM) DMO/Industry Team of the Year Awards.

Hawkei from Thales Australia for Land 121 Ph 4
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