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Vocollect partners with Dexion to extend Trans-Tasman channels network

Vocollect announced its partnership with Dexion to advance the company's abundant experiences in voice-centric solutions further into the Australian and New Zealand markets.

KBR to develop and deliver virtual training for RAN

KBR announced last week it has been contracted by BAE Systems to develop and deliver a virtual training program to train crew for the Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock ship.

Elbit awarderd order for Israeli driver trainers

Elbit Systems Ltd was awarded an order by the Israeli Ministry of Defense for the supply of Armored Driving Trainers for several Israel Defense Forces combat vehicle types.

Australia and the JLTV EMD phase

What role will Australia play in the EMD phase of the JLTV program?
Australia has yet to announce whether it will continue to participate in the EMD phase however indications are that it will with references to Right Hand Operation requirements and an Australian test site.

Draft RFP update for JLTV's EMD phase

Per-vehicle cost goals of between US$230,000 and US$270,000 have been set for the JLTV program.
The Request for Proposals for the next phase of the US Army/Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program was released last week setting out per-vehicle cost goals.

WGS-4 readied for January launch

The fourth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) will be launched from Cape Canaveral in January.
Boeing has shipped its fourth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to undergo final preparations for a scheduled January launch.

US Navy scientists discover IED detection technique

Roadside IED’s are a major threat to troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Thanks to a discovery while researching synthetic aperture radar, detecting improvised explosive devices will now be easier according to a group of US Navy scientists.

Final test for aspiring fighter pilots

“Getting their wings”, the RAAF’s next generation of fighter pilots are set for graduation with involvement in Exercise HIGH SIERRA.
Australia’s next generation of fighter pilots are set to graduate as F/A-18 Hornet pilots as they prepare to return to RAAF Townsville in to participate in Exercise HIGH SIERRA.

Better combat helmets for soldiers in Afghanistan

Diggerworks has upgraded 2000 helmets worn by Aussie troops in Afghanistan.
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has announced upgrades worth a million dollars to combat helmets worn by soldiers in Afghanistan which includes new padding and harnesses.

Minister sums up Defence Trade Controls Bill

Will the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011, make it easier for to the Australian Defence Industry to deal with the US?
Summing up to Parliament on the Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011, Jason Clare said the Bill gives effect to the Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty between Australia and the US.

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