16 Aug 2012

The full version of Defence Week Premium no.218 of 16 August 2012 can be downloaded here as a PDF. A separate PDF of the latest Defence tenders can also be downloaded here. Premium

16 Aug 2012

The government's decision to mothball an undisclosed number of Army's 59 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and at least 100 of its 350 newly upgraded M113AS4 armoured personnel carriers appears to have caught Defence on the hop. Premium

16 Aug 2012

According to Defence the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle will provide an enduring protected mobility capability for Army as operations draw down in Afghanistan. Premium

16 Aug 2012

Engineering consultancy Frazer-Nash has carried out an Operational Risk Assessment for the Capability Development Group - Maritime Development Branch on Submarine Escape, Rescue and Abandonment Systems. Premium

16 Aug 2012

Thales Australia has strengthened its relationship with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, having been named the US based company's representative for ammunition products in Australia and New Zealand. Premium

16 Aug 2012

The Royal Australian Navy's recently acquired Bay-class amphibious ship HMAS Choules will be out of action until at least the end of 2012 because of the transformer defect, a Defence spokesperson confirmed to IHS Jane's this month. Premium

16 Aug 2012

Raytheon has been awarded a US$23.9 million contract to provide 24 AAS-44C Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems for the Royal Australian Navy's fleet of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk multirole maritime helicopters. Premium

16 Aug 2012

Australia's involvement in Pacific Partnership 2012 has drawn to a successful conclusion following the return of Australia's contingent. Premium

16 Aug 2012

The Department of Defence is seeking tenders for the conservation of a field gun and two cannons which are located at DSTO's Scottsdale facility in north-east Tasmania. Premium

16 Aug 2012

The RAAF Super Hornets of No. 1 Squadron have made their Exercise Pitch Black debut appearance. Premium