09 Aug 2012
The full version of Defence Week Premium no.217 of 9 August 2012 can be downloaded here as a PDF. A separate PDF of the latest Defence tenders can also be downloaded here. Premium
Codan Limited has announced the acquisition of Daniels Electronics, a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of land mobile radio communications solutions in North America. Premium
Ultra Electronics Australia has won a US$2 million export contract to manufacture personal Counter - Improvised Explosive Devices for the US Defense. Premium
HMAS Perth has completed an advanced air warfare weapons event during RIMPAC 2012, when it joined HMAS Darwin in a six-ship formation with Canadian and US ships to conduct a coordinated 'defence' of the group against multiple target drones that flew realistic profiles against the ships. Premium
The Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) is an international co-operative upgrade of the RIM-7 Seasparrow Missile. Premium
ADM understands that Thales Australia has continued to improve Bushmaster PMV strengthening, especially to front and rear compartments while Stratos Seating says that with the constant threat of roadside IEDs, ensuring that soldiers are safe within the vehicles is paramount. Premium
The Australian Army's fleet of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters has returned to regular training activities following the lifting of a temporary suspension which began June 2012. Premium
This ASPI strategy report by Rod Lyon, is a new assessment of the rise of Asia and its impact on Australian strategic policy. Premium
This ASPI policy analysis paper by Mark Thomson considers fiscal and economic arguments and concludes that spurious arguments about the 'affordability' of defence spending should not be allowed to skew the long-term plans for Australia's defence. Premium
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