DSTO establishes probity board

The DSTO Probity Board will assist the organisation to establish a formal probity and ethical management framework to guide decision-making.

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, has announced the establishment of an independent probity board for the Defence Science and Technology Organisation. Premium

Gumley retires from the DMO

After seven years, Dr Stephen Gumley has stood down as CEO of the DMO.

Dr Stephen Gumley, CEO of the Defence Materiel Organisation, announced his decision to retire from his post last week with the search for a replacement to take place shortly. Premium

Troops permitted to wear non-issue boots

A new trial will allow troops to wear non-issue boots on duty.

At last weeks D+I conference, Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare announced a new system is being trialled to make it easier for soldiers to wear non-issue boots if they prefer to. Premium

From student F1 competition to the real world of Formula 1!

A 20 year-old student from Sydney, who competed in the F1 in Schools program has scored himself a role with World Champion Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing. Premium

Dytecna Ltd to divest interest in Dytecna Asia Pacific

As a result of a strategic review of all its business areas, Dytecna Ltd has made the decision to divest its interest in Dytecna Asia Pacific Pty Ltd in Melbourne with immediate effect. Premium

DSTO to trial new mine sweeping technology

Thales has developed minesweeping technology that can trigger mine detonation.

A technology for mine sweeping using acoustic waves, called Infrasonic Advanced Acoustic Generator, has gone on trial with DSTO as part of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator program. Premium

PHM Technology appoints PhoenxPLM as sole distributor for MADe Software

PHM Technology, the developer of the Maintenance Aware Design environment (MADe), announced that it has appointed PhoenxPLM Pty Ltd as the exclusive Australian distributor of MADe. Premium

BAE Systems wins subcontract from Elbit Systems

BAE Systems has been awarded a $4.9M contract from Elbit Systems to upgrade 777 military vehicles, as part of the Australian Army's Land 200 Program. Premium

Saab plans to roll out Automatic Identification Systems

Saab introduces a breakthrough in AIS technology, with the unveiling of its fifth-generation R5 family of products. Premium

L-3's Multi-View Platform gets EU approval

L-3 Security & Detection Systems announced that its ACX 6.4-MV, a next-generation Advanced Technology X-ray system, has meets European requirements for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems. Premium

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Safety concerns on LHD build

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ETU and AMWU health and safety reps have called for a cease work on the Royal Australian Navy helicopter landing ship NUSHIP Canberra until a full investigation and audit are completed on unterminated cables on board the ship that have been energised, ETU Secretary, Troy Gray, said.