Defence, security and industry leaders from the US and Australia will discuss the latest developments and future visions for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in a free public forum at RMIT University on January 24.

Two breakfast workshops at the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney will help Australian defence industry SMEs win new business in Australia’s naval and resources markets

Pending ministerial confirmation, Peter Jennings, currently Defence’s Deputy Secretary Strategy is to replace outgoing director Major General (Retd) Peter Abigail, as head of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

Australian Aerospace delivered the 15th MRH90 (Multi-Role Helicopter) to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) – the second such handover in two weeks.

Saab has signed a multi-million dollar change to its development contract with BAE Systems to provide operator and maintainer training systems for the Saab 9LV CMS on the LHDs.

The government has approved the upgrade of around 200 Bushmaster vehicles including those currently operating in Afghanistan and the additional 101 announced May this year.

LAND 121 Phase 4 Protected Military Vehicle – Light (PMV-L) is a $1.5 billion project that seeks to provide up to 1300 protected and unprotected light vehicles.

Ford Motor Co. has discussed with the Defense Department the possibility of competing to build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.

Traditionally, special forces (SF) have utilised modified Land Rover Defender 4x4 and Mercedes-Benz G-class 4x4 light vehicles.

For the first time in the 110-year history of the Royal Navy’s Submarine Service women are to serve at sea.

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According to the UK House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts, the UK MoD has attempted to acquire vehicles through procurement projects since 1998.

The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed the newest addition to its amphibious capability, HMAS Choules.

While Stephen Smith continues as Minister for Defence, there have been multiple ministerial changes within defence.

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and former Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced that the Government had taken the next step in the $7.5 billion Project Overlander.

The Government has announced the removal of another three projects from Defence’s Projects of Concern list.