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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to France of 16 MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $US1.5 billion.

Northrop Grumman Corporation delivered the centre fuselage for Italy's first F-35 Lighting II to the newly commissioned Final Assembly and Check Out facility at Italy's Cameri Air Base July 12.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has made a series of organisational changes and re-structuring.

The US Navy got its first look at the upgraded MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned system when Northrop Grumman Corporation delivered its first MQ-8C system this month.

The full version of Defence Week Premium no.262 of 18 July 2013 can be downloaded here as a PDF. A separate PDF of the latest Defence tenders can also be downloaded here.

About a year ago the Government announced a $25 million contract had been signed with BAE Systems UK to commence upgrade activities on the RAAF's Hawk lead in fighter trainer aircraft.

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2013 got under way on 15 July off the central Queensland coast with a powerful US contingent reflecting Washington's focus on the Asia-Pacific region.

The Royal Australian Navy is leading the world in bringing the new MRH90 'Taipan' Multi-Role Helicopter into service at sea. The Navy's soon-to-be-commissioned 808 Squadron has been conducting trials, testing, evaluation and training on the MRH90 Taipan helicopter since 2010.

NBC Group UK has been contracted to deliver the Australian Defence Force rapidly deployable field decontamination shelters.

France's highly coveted "Ordre National du Merite" for distinguished civil and military service has been awarded to one of the most well-known and highly-respected operatives in the Australian defence and aerospace industry.

The search for Australia and NZ's top apprentices is set to begin with entries for the annual prestigious Snap-on Tools Apprentice of the Year opening in August.

A summary of the latest news and views in the defence industry, locally and overseas. Check out our webpage for daily news updates on the ADM home page and make sure you bookmark/RSS this for a regular visit.

FLIR Systems has received a US$16 million order for its Recon B2-FO integrated dual-channel thermal binoculars from an Asian government customer strategically allied with the US.

Airbus Military has welcomed the Cameroon Air Force as a new operator of its aircraft with the delivery of a CN235 medium transport.

Jacobs Engineering has been awarded a contract to support worldwide, integrated logistics operations for Marine Corps Logistics Command and the Marine Corps operating forces.