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...
Read MoreSupacat 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.&...
Read MoreDefence 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...
Read MoreLAND 400 Phase 2 to help drive Australian Industry
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Army’s next generation of Mounted Combat Reconnaissance vehicles has reached its next milestone with the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, announcing the Defence Department has signed contracts with BAE Systems Australia and Rheinmetall for the next stage of evaluation for LAND 400 Phase 2. Ministe...
Read More$264 million air combat sustainment programme at Amberley announced
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The Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP announced the Turnbull Government has signed a new contract to provide ongoing sustainment services for Defence’s F/A-18 F Super Hornet and the newly acquired EA-18G Growler fleets during a visit to Brisbane today The contract is valued at approximately $264m for the ...
Read MoreLockheed Martin to establish leading edge research & development facility in Melbourne
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Melbourne has been confirmed as the location for a leading edge multi-disciplinary Research & Development (R&D) facility by leading global technology company Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). Lockheed Martin will invest an initial $13 million over three years to establish a Science Technology Engineering Leadership and Research Laboratory (ST...
Read MoreBAE Systems and Rheinmetall downselected for LAND 400 Phase 2
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The Department of Defence today announced the selection of two tenderers to participate in the next stage of evaluation for LAND 400 Phase 2, Army’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance capability. Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Mr Kim Gillis, said both BAE Systems Australia Limited and Rheinmetall Landsyste...
Read MoreContract signed for RAN's replacement replenishment vessels
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The Government has signed contracts with Navantia S.A. to build Australia’s two replacement replenishment ships, avoiding a critical capability gap. Australia’s current supply ship HMAS Success will reach its end of life in 2021 and needs to be replaced as a matter of priority. As part of the $640 million contract with Navantia mo...
Read MoreGovernment announces DCNS to build Future submarine program
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The Turnbull Government today announces that the next generation of submarines for Australia will be constructed at the Adelaide shipyard, securing thousands of jobs and ensuring the project will play a key part in the transition of our economy. DCNS of France has been selected as our preferred international partner for the design of the 12 Futu...
Read MoreAustal wins PPB, Government confirm continuous naval shipbuilding
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Today the Government is announcing the build locations for 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels and up to 21 Pacific Patrol Boats, in addition to nine Future Frigates previously announced. These announcements provide for two shipyards to implement the Government’s commitment to a continuous build of naval surface ships in Australia. Major warships w...
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