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 ...
From concern to exemplar – Collins Class submarine sustainment
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Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne, the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann have congratulated the Collins Class Submarine Sustainment Program at ASC, following an independent follow-up review on the progress made in addressing the findings of the or...
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...
Refuel International wins $47 million fuel tanker contract
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The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne, today announced Refuel International - based in Sunshine West in Melbourne – has won the $47 million contract to construct the Australian Defence Force’s new aviation fuel tankers.
The new fleet will allow the Australian Defence Force to retire its current ageing fleet of r...
ASC to be restructured
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ASC plays a crucial role as part of our naval shipbuilding, repair and maintenance industry.
To ensure that it is best placed to support the future needs of Australia’s future shipbuilding capability, the Government will separate ASC into three individual Government owned companies.
These three new companies will support the key capabil...
First contract signed with DCNS to commence SEA 1000 design phase
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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 the next significant step in the building of Australia’s Future Submarines with the signing of the contract between the Government and DCNS to commence the design phase of the Program.
Mr Pyne said the s...
Minister Pyne visits Thales to announce global opportunities for local companies
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Access to export markets and global value chains has been given a boost by the extension of Global Supply Agreements with major defence companies.
The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announced the extensions during a visit to Thales’ Bendigo facility to understand the company’s manufacturing capabilities f...
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...
