According to the ASPI budget brief, the percentage of officers in the ADF has grown from 17.2 per cent in 1989 to 24.4 per cent in 2009.

The NSW Government will invest $75 million in the upcoming state budget to attract defence and related industry contracts and jobs.

ConnectorTech, previously Colourview Electronics (Qld), has announced the company will now be known as Connector-Tech ALS.

The FMCU Freedom of Movement Control Unit is a ruggedised portable, handheld controller for military, aerospace and industrial applications.

Frequentis will supply the air traffic control tower's voice communication control systems to Tripoli International Airport in Libya.

Wartsila Australia is providing specialist diesel fuel injection and turbocharger repairs at its Huntingwood, Sydney workshop.

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced the ICS-8580 Rugged Video Streaming XMC for capturing, compressing and delivering video.

Donaldson Australasia has released the Downdraft Model DB-800 collection bench for small parts grinding and finishing processes.

Australian Defence Apparel and CTE Pty Ltd have signed contracts to provide more than 200,000 new camouflage uniforms for the ADF.

Electro Optic Systems has teamed with Northrop Grumman to compete with Kongsberg for the CROWS 3 remote controlled weapon systems contract.

General Dynamics Land Systems Australia has been selected as preferred tenderer to support the Army's Abram tanks, ASLAVs and Hercules transporters.

Wartsila Australia has made available its 'dry' cleaning method for generators, motors and electrical systems.

Fanquip has extended the capability of its turnkey services with solutions to contain noise associated with the operation of industrial fans.

Intercom, fibre, audio and radio technology manufacturer Riedel has announced the start of its 'Riedel Tuesday...To Go' HD video tutorial series.

Filtration specialist Donaldson Australasia has adapted its CD-based 'toolbox' into a real-time online business tool.

Austal has announced an expansion of its European service presence with the establishment of a maintenance hub on the Strait of Gibraltar.