A group of students from the University of New South Wales has set a new world speed record for an electric vehicle.

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According to IHS Janes the Indonesian Navy is equipping its Kapitan Pattimura-class corvette KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin with a Chinese-developed Type 730 CIWS.

General Dynamics Land Systems and BAE Systems are slated to receive small "bridge contracts" next month to sustain engineering work on certain portions of the cancelled Ground Combat Vehicle program until Congress approves a fiscal year 2015 budget, according to multiple sources in government and industry.

It seems that the US Marine Corps prefers investing in the JLTV program rather than upgrading Humvees.

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the last of nine P-3 Orion ASW aircraft modernised with new systems and avionics for the Brazilian Air Force.

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Defence has released the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed flying operations of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft.

Australia is seeking expanded engagement in Norway's air-launched anti-ship Kongsberg Joint Strike Missile program,

The RAN has completed three test firings of the Mk.54 lightweight torpedo from an MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopter.

Thales Australia has signed a contract with the Department of Defence to provide ongoing dock operations and services, as well as ship repair and maintenance services, at Garden Island for the next five years.

HMAS Darwin has completed a highly successful maritime security deployment to the Middle East and is now heading home to Sydney.

Beechcraft Defense has announced that the first two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Beechcraft T-6C aircraft have been completed ahead of schedule and will depart for New Zealand from its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, later this month.

Defence Minister David Johnston has hailed the forging of closer defence relations between Australia and China following his meeting with General Fan Changlong.

The Navy's three remaining Landing Craft Heavy auxiliary vessels have begun their decommissioning voyages, sailing from Cairns, the port they have called home for the past 30 years.

Julie Barbaro has joined the staff Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, the Minister for Investment and Trade and Minister for Defence Industries in South Australia as a Ministerial adviser. Click here for other business movements.