Saab has responded to the announcement concerning the acquisition strategy for the Future Submarine program that has frozen Sweden out of the competition. The company argues that with more than…
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The federal government has announced that France, Germany and Japan will be invited to compete for the right to partner with Australia to develop the Future Submarine, under what promises…
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Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has announced that the government has given first pass approval for LAND 400 Phase 2 Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability. The Request for Tender (RFT) has…
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Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has sought to clarify the government’s position on the acquisition strategy for the Future Submarine program, following his second visit to ASC since becoming defence…
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More than 200 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel have arrived at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam for Exercise Cope North Guam 2015 along with eight F/A-18A/B classic Hornets, a…
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The Airbus A400M airlifter is set to make its first appearance in Australia at the Avalon Airshow 2015, Airbus Defence and Space has announced. A French air force A400M will…
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Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin has declared that he does not believe the Future Submarines would have to be built in Australia in order…
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Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has formally opened Lockheed Martin Australia’s new facilities at the Williamtown Aerospace Centre in Newcastle. The company stated that the new facilities provide a consolidated…
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BAE Systems Australia and TAE have been selected to undertake maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Australia. Heavy maintenance and sustainment…
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The Australian government will gift two recently decommissioned Balikpapan class Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels to the Philippines, Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has announced. The former Royal Australian Navy…
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Australia has started delivering counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) equipment to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as part of the Australian contribution to the Afghan National Army (ANA) Trust…
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Aerospace Australia Limited has announced the finalists for its Industry Innovation Awards for 2015, shortlisting 12 Australia-based innovators. The awards recognise and reward companies and individuals that are at the…
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The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of up to six BAE Systems M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift and Evacuation System (HERCULES) recovery vehicles to…
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The first Airbus Helicopters EC135 T2+ helicopter destined for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) fleet has completed its first flight in Germany. The first of 15 twin-engine helicopters (serial…
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The first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II pilot is due to commence training in the US, Defence has announced. Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson will undergo an intensive…
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Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has promised to adopt a cautious approach to the Future Submarine program. Speaking when he visited ASC’s facilities in South Australia, Minister Andrews stated: “We…
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The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) has announced Lockheed Martin Australia as its major sponsor for the next three years at a launch event at Parliament House. “This investment by…
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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Task Group (ATG) has clocked up 3,500 hours of combat operations during which it has destroyed 61 targets after 100 days of playing…
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All three variants of the F-35 Lightning II are continuing to move towards full weapons certification by achieving numerous milestones in the past four months, the F-35 Joint Program Office…
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Newly-appointed Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews has stated that he was honoured to accompany Prime Minister Tony Abbott on a visit to the Middle East. Minister Andrews was sworn in…