02 Feb 2012

After being assigned the Defence Materiel portfolio late last year, new minister, Senator Kim Carr gave his maiden speech in the role at the Pacific 2012 conference in Sydney this week. Premium

02 Feb 2012

Thales Australia and UK-based A&P Group and have signed an agreement to provide through life support services to HMAS Choules - the Royal Australian Navy's new Bay Class Landing Ship Dock. Premium

02 Feb 2012

BAE Systems has announced the formation of a specialist team to identify more opportunities for Australian firms to secure work within its global supply chain. Premium

02 Feb 2012

Thales Australia is demonstrating its innovative Fibre Laser Sensor (FLS) technology in Sydney Harbour this week as part of the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Exposition. Premium

02 Feb 2012

Last September, the Australian Government asked Skills Australia to work with the DMO to prepare a comprehensive workforce strategy for the Australian defence materiel supply industries. Premium

02 Feb 2012

Approval from the Australian government is anticipated shortly for a revised list that will double the number of countries for which export approval will be given for the Nulka ship-launched active missile decoy. Premium

02 Feb 2012

The DMO has awarded BAE Systems a six-year Nulka Through Life Support (TLS) contract with options for a further 18 years. Premium

02 Feb 2012

BAE Systems has started work ramping up in preparation for production to commence later this year on the recently awarded $270m Anti Ship Missile Defence contract. Premium

02 Feb 2012

The first land-based firing of an Evolved Sea Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) will take place in Norway in early May. Premium

02 Feb 2012

BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a $31 million contract by Raytheon Missile Systems for the continued production of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) components. Premium