Defence Science Institute Grant Scheme sees call for submissions
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The Defence Science Institute (DSI) is pleased to call for submissions to Round 1 of its 2015 Grant Scheme.
The DSI Research Grant Schemes provide funding to enable industry and/or DSTO to undertake collaborative research with DSI Participating universities consistent with the Institute’s technology themes.
The DSI is committed to fundi...
Additional shipbuilding expertise to be inserted into the AWD program
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The Government has taken the next major step to put the $8.5 billion Air Warfare Destroyer program back on track to deliver critical capability for the Royal Australian Navy.
Following a competitive procurement process, BAE Systems, Navantia SA and Raytheon Australia will take on increased roles in the Air Warfare Destroyer program for an inter...
HMAS Canberra joins the fleet
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Governor General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC (Retd), together with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Mr Tony Abbott, MP, were the guests of honour today as Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) was welcomed into service in the Royal Australian Navy.
The Australian White En...
First Australian-made vertical tails installed on F-35 Lightning II
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 16, 2014 – The first vertical tails manufactured by Australian company, Marand, were installed Nov. 13 on the F-35 Lightning II known as AF-73 in Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas. &nbs...
Navy's MH-60R Seahawk spreads it's wings
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The Royal Australian Navy’s newest maritime combat helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ has been on display today flying from its home in the Shoalhaven to Sydney and around Sydney Harbour.
Defence Minister David Johnston said the new helicopter is part of an eventual fleet of 24 and is the next generation submarine...
ADF supports Avalon 2015
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Representing the Chief of Air Force at the official media launch, Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld said next year’s airshow would pay tribute to the heroes of military aviation.
“In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings, the airshow will give special recognition to commemorating more than a century of military ...
Datacard Group and Entrust announce new company name and corporate brand identity
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Entrust Datacard Debuts as New Corporate Brand that Showcases Solutions Focused on Trusted Identities and Secure Transactions
Paris, France—(4 Nov. 2014)—Datacard Group and Entrust today announced a new company name, logo and corporate brand identity at CARTES Secure Connexions 2014 in Paris, France. Celebrating decades of industry...
Cubic awarded $20 Million contract from the RAAF for new Air Combat training system
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Cubic to Deliver Next-Generation Training Technology to the Royal Australian Air Force SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 5, 2014 – Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) announced today that it was awarded a new contract valued at more than $20 million from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the fifth generation Air Combat Maneuvering Instr...
First LHD NUSHIP Canberra departs Melbourne
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Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, NUSHIP Canberra has been farewelled from Melbourne as she departs for Sydney.
NUSHIP Canberra departed BAE Systems Williamstown shipyard en route to her Sydney homeport.
Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren King said this milestone represents the exce...
New Zealand report aims to strengthen Defence Industry relationships
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A new report undertaken by the Ministry of Defence has identified a number of ways to optimise relationships with the Defence industry.
The report was launched today by the Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter at the Defence Industry Conference being held in Wellington from 21-22 October.
Initiated by the previous Minister of Defence, the repo...
