NZDF announces exercise Southern Katipo 2017
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has again decided to hold its major military exercise in the West Coast, Tasman and Marlborough regions in late 2017.
Planning for the exercise, called Southern Katipo, is being stepped up. The Exercise Director, Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dransfield, is scheduled to meet local authorities and community organi...
Roadshow to help Australian companies benefit from Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels
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A national roadshow for the Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels has kicked off to help Australian companies get involved in the multibillion dollar projects.
The Minister for Defence industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP today launched the roadshow in Adelaide before it heads to Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Hob...
Next Generation LAND 53 1BR night fighting equipment announced
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The Australian Defence Force will have the most up to date night fighting equipment available after the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today revealed the project has been given the green light.
Mr Pyne said the first tranche of Night Fighting Equipment&nb...
Board announced for Centre for Defence Industry Capability
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The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the appointment of Board members of the new Centre for Defence Industry Capability Advisory Board (CDIC).
The CDIC Advisory Board is co-chaired by Mr Paul Johnson, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lockheed Martin Australia, and Mr Kim Gillis, Deputy Secretary ...
Roadmap released to boost local industry opportunities in Land 400
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Australian companies now have an innovative way to get involved in the multi-billion dollar LAND 400 Phase 2 armoured vehicle program.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announced a new Australian Industry Opportunity Roadmap which helps Australian companies cash in on the work available.
“Australian industry in...
Successful sea trials for first Air Warfare Destroyer
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Today marks the successful completion of ship builder sea trials for the future Air Warfare Destroyer Hobart, at Techport Australia in Adelaide.
The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP said this achievement is a significant milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer Project and the nation, and demonstrates the capacity of A...
Industry to benefit from replacement aviation refuelling vehicles
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The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today announced that the Turnbull Government is enhancing the capability of the Australian Defence Force to support its vital air assets through the approval to purchase a new fleet of petrol tankers and refu...
Supacat to deliver NZ Special Operations Vehicles
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The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to high mobility vehicle specialist Supacat, to deliver Special Operations Vehicles – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) for the New Zealand Defence Forces. Supacat is also in the process of agreeing a long term support contract with the New Zealand Defence Force to support the new fleet.&...
Defence extends variety of RAAF traning and support systems contracts
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The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced two significant defence industry contracts worth approximately $300 million and securing hundreds of local jobs while visiting defence industry facilities at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Minister Pyne said both BAE Systems Australia and Raytheon Australia had signed contra...
New ship to deliver enhanced NZ naval capability
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Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Government has approved a Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force recommendation to request tenders for a new naval ship to support littoral operations.
The announcement follows last month’s awarding of a $493 million contract to deliver a new naval tanker.
The Littoral Operations Sup...
