In February this year, the Office of Naval Research test-fired a prototype electromagnetic railgun that had been built by BAE Systems for the US Navy.

A new type of laser eye protection (LEP) for pilots is being tested by the UK Ministry of Defence.

The US Navy is in the early stages of integration testing involving its MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter and four classes of ships after US Special Operations Command requested additional maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for a new program providing innovative integration and experimentation in the land environment.

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Raytheon Australia's Managing Director Michael Ward claims that delays in major defence programs in Australia have claimed thousands of jobs in the country's defence industry base over the past three years.

Three United States Navy EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft arrived in Australia at the end of September to exercise with RAAF Super Hornets for the first time.

Defence Minister Stephen Smith and Defence Materiel Minister Jason Clare have announced the release of the first Defence Capability Guide.

Australian shipbuilder Austal has acquired the Darwin-based engineering and services firm Hydraulink NT and its associated business KM Engineering (HKME).

A who's who of Australian and Swedish Defence people gathered in Canberra this week to look at ways to further improve the already strong relationship.

The Government last week confirmed the signing of the $73.9 million Increment 3 Project Arrangement with the United States Navy for the P-8A aircraft, which will replace the AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

Indra will implement its new Tactical Communication Router for the Royal Australian Airforce's Airspace Controller teams.

Ammunition manufacturer ATK has partnered with NIOA, Australia's largest ammunition supplier, to bid for the running of the Commonwealth's Benalla and Mulwala munitions facilities in the DMMA Project.

The US Navy has posted a request for information reaching out to industry for help in identifying an operationally ready, helmet-mounted display system to be used on UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters.

Tectonica have launched their "Got a Great App Idea" competition. The winner will receive $5,000 in prize money for the best Defence or Security based App idea.

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