New program to strengthen Defence research
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A new partnership program between the Department of Defence and the innovation sector launched today will strengthen and enhance the impact of Defence science research in Australia.
The Defence Science Partnerships program, led by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), will enable Australian universities to work in a coordinated...
Airbus Group Australia Pacific new headquarters opened in Canberra
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Leading local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace Limited has been rebranded as Airbus Group Australia Pacific, marking the occasion with the formal opening of a new headquarters complex in Canberra.
The new offices were officially opened this morning by the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon. David Johnston.
Following the lead taken...
NZ Navy seeks tanker replacement for Endeavour
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has given approval for the NZDF to seek a replacement for the naval tanker HMNZS Endeavour.
“To operate effectively the NZDF needs to provide fuel and logistical support to its deployed ships, helicopters and vehicles,” says Dr Coleman.
“This capability is crucial given...
Thales awarded the Navy’s Adelaide Class guided missile frigate’s (FFG) Group Maintenance Contract.
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Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced that Thales Australia Ltd has been awarded the Navy’s Adelaide Class guided missile frigate’s (FFG) Group Maintenance Contract.
Senator Johnston said the contract will be for an initial period of four and half years with the potential for contract extensions to an anticipated value ...
ABDI on levelling the playing field
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by Graeme Dunk
In last month's editorial I wrote about Creating the Investment Environment. One of the topics considered within this subject was to Level the Playing Field. This aspect is considered further in this article.
A lot is written and spoken in Government and policy circles about the level playing field wi...
Minister for Defence commissions JSF model ‘Iron Bird’ to study electromagnetic effects
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A full-scale model of the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter unveiled today will be used by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) to study the effects of electromagnetic compatibility and interference on the aircraft.
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston said the Australian-built model, known as Iron Bird, would be tested under s...
KBR wins LHD sustainment contract
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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced an Australian company had been awarded a multi‑million dollar contract to sustain Australia’s new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships.
Kellogg, Brown & Root Pty Ltd (KBR) has been awarded the key contract to provide Capability Support Coordinator (CSC) services for the LHDs ...
Advisers appointed for AWD program reform strategy
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The Government has taken the next step to put the Air Warfare Destroyer Program back on track with the appointment of key expert advisers to assist with the implementation of the Reform Strategy.
We have today appointed Greenhill & Co Australia Pty Ltd as Commercial Adviser and Ashurst Australia as Legal Adviser. These appointments followed ...
NZ Defence Capability Plan released
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the 2014 Defence Capability Plan shows good progress has been made on modernising NZDF capabilities.
“The 2014 Defence Capability Plan describes the new equipment and assets that the NZDF will purchase over the next decade. It resets capability and investment priorities, and focuses on the NZDF&rsqu...
Minister announces first set of key initiatives outlining Government’s long-term strategic naval plan
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The Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced the first set of key initiatives in the Abbott Government’s long-term strategic naval plan.
Within a year of taking office the Government is moving decisively to tackle Labor’s Defence mess and to ensure that Australia does not face major capability gaps as a result of Labor&rsq...
