The modification adds a metre to the cannon and less than 450 kilograms to the overall system.

The test demonstrated the UUV’s capability to detect and classify potential mines, at a variety of depths, each posing a unique threat to naval vessels operating in a mission area.

Canada has outlined its requirements on capabilities, schedule and economic benefits for 18 Super Hornet aircraft to supplement its current fleet until an open and transparent competition can be completed.

DMTC is seeking expressions of interest from industry and research organisations to develop and enhance Australian industry capabilities in support of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.

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The Integrated Investment Plan was released in conjunction with the Defence White Paper a year ago.

Fast-jet “Red Air” adversary training for the ADF will be delivered under a two-year trial starting later this year.

The Evader system has been under development for 10 years and a demonstration for Defence is planned for 2018, Grollo told ADM.

The agreement will enable SureFire to provide a pathway for development and to integrate solutions to better tailor specific or unique Australian agency or military requirements for large programs.

Upgrading only nine of 18 CPTs foreshadows the gradual wind-down of the ADF’s 250 ASLAVs.

The early delivery of the trainer would allow sailors to be properly prepared when the upgraded RNZN ANZACs return from Canada.

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The 13th biennial Avalon International Airshow certainly upped the ante in all respects last week.

The PC-21 is expected to commence flying operations at RAAF East Sale in mid-2017.

Inspiring young visitors to consider future STEM careers was a concurrent underlying theme at the international Avalon airshow last week.

The joint initiative between the USAF and Australia originated from AUSMIN discussions dating back to 2010.