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...
Thales' Australian Munitions to support NZDF through to 2037
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Thales Australia's Australian Munitions (AM) business has entered an agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to continue to supply ammunition and ordnance until 2037.
Thales Australia said on 10 December that the accord, which expands existing contractual arrangements, features the design and production of "bespoke small...
General Atomics MQ-9B ‘Sky Guardian’ downselected for AIR 7003
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The Australian Government’s $1.3 billion program to deliver a cutting-edge armed remotely-piloted aircraft system is a step closer with the down-selection of the General Atomics MQ-9B ‘Sky Guardian’.
The next phase will focus on developing the MQ-9B acquisition proposal, which is scheduled for government consideration in 2021-2...
Naval Group subcontracts Babcock for critical equipment for Attack Class submarines
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The subcontract for another critical piece of equipment for the Future Submarine Program has been signed between Naval Group and Babcock for the procurement of the Weapon Discharge System (WDS) responsible for launching the Attack Class submarines weaponry.
In Australia, Babcock has been providing engineering and through life support for the Co...
SitaWare Headquarters chosen for Australian Army’s Track Management Capability
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The operationally proven command-and-control system will provide the Army with advanced situational awareness and force tracking capabilities.
The Australian Army has selected Systematic to deliver its interim Track Management Capability (TMC).
The programme will see Systematic’s best-in-class SitaWare Headquarters solution equip the serv...
Future Subs main electric propulsion equipment to become AIC
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Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Jeumont Electric (France) for the design of the Main Electric Propulsion Equipment for the Attack Class Submarines.
The Main Electric Propulsion Equipment converts electrical power using Converter Cubicles into mechanical power and then propels the Submarine through the water.
The selection of Jeumont...
Hanwha Defense unveils prototype of AS21 Redback IFV
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South Korean company Hanwha Defense unveiled a prototype of its AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2019 (ADEX 2019) taking place from 15 to 20 October.
The AS21 Redback, which along with Rheinmetall Defence's Lynx KF41 IFV has been shortlisted to compete for the AUD10-15...
RAAF welcomes latest P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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Australia’s newest maritime surveillance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, has been welcomed into the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at a ceremony in Seattle, USA.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said it marked another milestone in this important project to enhance Australia’s maritime security.
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