Naval Shipbuilding Plan released
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The Turnbull Government has released Australia’s first Naval Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the nation’s largest ever programme of naval shipbuilding and sustainment. The plan includes a massive injection of funds - $1.3 billion - to develop vital infrastructure in the nation’s shipyards so that we can build the N...
Read MoreNew era of naval shipbuilding commences
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Australia's national shipbuilding program achieved a major milestone today of 'cutting steel' for the first replacement Pacific Patrol Boat (PPB) in Western Australia. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, attended the historic ceremony at HD Plasma and Laser Cutting Services in Bibra Lake to celebrate the momen...
Read MoreAdditional M88A2 Hercules armoured recovery vehicles for Army
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Defence has bought six new M88A2 HERCULES armoured recovery vehicles, marking an important milestone for Army. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the delivery of the HERCULES (Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System) vehicles is critical to ensure the safe and effective operation of Austral...
Read More$2B ground-based air defence system presents big AIC opportunity
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The Turnbull Government has provided approval for the development of a Short Range Ground Based Air Defence system to improve protection for deployed personnel. Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne said the project is the first step in the development of the Australian Army’s contribution to the Australian Defence Fo...
Read MoreRFT released for $35 billion Future Frigates platform
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The $35 billion Future Frigate project reached a significant milestone today with the release of the Request for Tender (RFT) to the three shortlisted designers; BAE, Fincantieri and Navantia. Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the Future Frigate project is currently the largest frigate shipbuilding program of its k...
Read MoreNaval shipbuilding industry briefings go regional
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The Department of Defence is conducting a series of Naval Shipbuilding Industry Briefings across regional Australia in April and May 2017. The briefing will focus on the next generation of naval surface ships; specifically the Future Frigate and Offshore Patrol Vessels, which represent a $40 billion investment by the Australian Government. &nb...
Read More$730M Next Generation Technologies Fund launched
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Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today launched the $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund, a new investment in Australian defence capability and innovation. “As our enemies devise new ways to attack, our Defence Force must have advanced ways to respond and overcome new threats.&...
Read MoreAustralian industry showcased to the world through JSF portal
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Australian industry showcased to the world through online portal Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, congratulated BAE Systems Australia (BAES Australia) on its innovative approach to providing in-depth information about the Joint Strike Fighter in Australia and Pacific region. BAES Australia will promote Australian in...
Read MoreRelease of Australian Military sales equipment catalogue
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Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today released the first Australian Military Sales Equipment Catalogue. The Catalogue lists selected equipment that is scheduled to be withdrawn from front line service in the Australian Defence Force (ADF), but that still demonstrates a viable capability that other count...
Read MoreBushmaster sale another boost to Fiji-Australia defence partnership
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Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today welcomed the sale of 10 refurbished Australian Defence Force Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Fiji to support the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ United Nations peacekeeping missions at the Golan Heights and in Syria. “Fiji will use the vehicles to form part of the f...
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