The F-35 Joint Program Office released a public statement on 10 May announcing the final configurations of the program’s Block 2B and 3i software.

Decmil Australia has been awarded further work totalling $46 million for Defence in WA, NSW, NT and Queensland.

Australian software developer PHM Technology announced that the Maintenance Aware Design environment software solution will be used by Babcock’s Analytic Solutions.

If this Budget had to have a colour scheme it would be beige, the hallmark of the boring.

The CBRN program that is Land 2110 has hit a milestone with the teams led by GHD and Lockheed Martin making it through to the next phase.

The Spanish Armada will almost certainly deploy its newest Alvaro de Bazan class F-100 frigate to Australia for four months in early 2017.

Aerovironment’s RQ-12 Wasp AE has been tested by the Army since June 2015 after Defence placed a $7.7 million trial procurement order.

A Senate Committee has released its report on Defence’s physical science and engineering (PSE) workforce capability, highlighting the urgent need to address its continuing decline and fragility.

Thales has secured a contract to deliver the Fulmar UAS system to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.

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The last two weeks have been busy for the Australian shipbuilding industry.

When it comes to the manufacture of domestic munitions and explosives, Australia is not exactly known for getting value for money.

The RAAF has recently concluded a two-week flying program with its Heron Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from RAAF Base Amberley.

Recently ADM reviewed both the Fire Scout and Skeldar offerings for Navy Minor Project 1942 (Maritime Tactical UAS – Interim Capability).

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has moved outside its comfort zone to develop a heavier-than-air Hybrid Airship for cargo transport.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull effectively appointed a new czar to oversee Cyber Security.