Government supporting Australia's defence industry
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The Morrison Government is providing certainty and funding to help Australian companies through the COVID-19 pandemic, with fast-tracked payments to defence industry a key feature of initial assistance to help mitigate the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic.
This will mean some suppliers will receive payment up to two weeks earlier than ...
REDARC joins Raytheon and Kongsberg NASAMS team
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South Australian-based company Redarc will partner with Norwegian defence giant Kongsberg to supply parts for a ground-based surface-to-air missile system for the Australian Army.
The partnership will see Redarc provide the electro-mechanical components for the NASAMS system’s Fire Distribution Centre, as part of project LAND 19 Phase ...
Hanwha launches Australian defence industry portal
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The Australian subsidiary of South Korean defence group Hanwha has launched a web portal to help the company engage with local firms.
The Australian Industry Portal (AIP) - https://hanwha.benchon.com - was recently unveiled by Hanwha Defense Australia and allows local companies to identify and bid for Hanwha supply-chain opportunities both...
Australian industry maximised in Future Submarine Program
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Statement from Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC;
"Following my meeting with French Minister of Defence Florence Parly in Munich, I welcome the French Government’s continued commitment to maximising Australian industry involvement in the Future Submarine program.
I have received an undertaking from Minister P...
Submissions for Army Innovation Day 2020 closing soon
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The Australian Army in collaboration with the Defence Innovation Hub is seeking innovative proposals for Army Innovation Day (AID) 2020.
Army Innovation Day (AID) 2020 provides an opportunity for Defence industry to present a range of innovative ideas and technologies for development.
his year’s theme is Enhanced Land Force Support Syst...
TAE Aerospace completes first F135 engine module repair outside of the US
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TAE Aerospace—based in Ipswich, Australia—announced today that it has completed repair of its first Pratt & Whitney F135 engine fan module for the F-35Lightning II fighter aircraft. This marks the first time depot maintenance has been completed on anF135 engine module outside of the United States.
The Australian company was first...
RFI for Air Warfare Destroyer sustainment supply chain closes 28th February
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An RFI for repairable inventory repair and overhaul services for the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (DDG) supply chain closes soon on Friday, 28th February.
The Naval Construction Branch (NCB) has been established to become the Australian centre of excellence of naval ship building expertise, the manager of naval ship building infrastructure...
Boeing Australia completes first ‘loyal wingman’ fuselage
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Boeing Australia has completed assembly of the fuselage structure of the first 'loyal wingman' unmanned aircraft it is developing in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
The Australian subsidiary of the larger Boeing company announced this milestone for the first of three prototypes for the Loyal Wingman - Advanced Dev...
Project Overlander achieves Initial operating capability
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The government’s $5 billion investment in Army’s next generation logistic vehicle fleet has achieved Initial Operating Capability and is ready for Australian Defence Force (ADF) training and major exercises.
Under Project Overlander – LAND 121 Phase 3B and Phase 5B – 3,751 vehicles, 4,730 modules and 2,565 trailers will b...
Navy opens new warfighting agency
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The Royal Australian Navy has opened a centralised warfighting agency, designed to enhance Navy’s lethality in times of conflict.
The Maritime Warfare Centre merges the Royal Australian Navy Test and Evaluation Authority (RANTEA) and Australian Maritime Warfare Centre (AMWC) into a centralised body to support current and future capabilitie...
