The centre will assist SMEs in the defence sector improve their productivity and competitiveness by providing a full range of advisory services.

The first of Airbus Military's A400Ms, designated MSN1, has completed indoor ground testing and will now move to the first outdoor testing station.

The 150th Agreement under the Skilling Australia's Defence Industry Program has been signed with Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd.

ASPI Policy Analysis #48, by Andrew Davies, considers the rationalisation of the naval helicopter fleet, after it was dubbed "a matter of urgency" in the Defence White Paper.

Vehicles from MAN, BAE Systems, Thales Australia, Oshkosh and Mercedes have completed the high range testing program for the Phase 3 heavy segment of Land 121.

The ACT Chapter of the Australian Institute of Project Management has recognised the HQJOC project team, including Codarra and GHD, for their delivery of the facility.

A modified commercial widebody aircraft packed with cruise missiles could be a possible low-tech replacement for the US Air Force's aging B-52 bomber fleet.

The USN has declared the Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response operationally effective against land-based moving targets.

Saab will install the CEA Technologies phased array radar under the latest phase of the Anzac class frigate upgrade.

The new Pilot Training System will enhance the ADF's ability to train highly qualified and skilled pilots to operate its next generation of airborne capabilities.

Aspen Medical has been named the Most Successful Private Business of the Year with an annual turnover of less than $100 million by BRW Magazine.

The Minister for Defence, Personnel, Materiel and Science has congratulated Thales Australia on its sale of additional Bushmaster vehicles to the Netherlands Army.

The Federal government has endorsed Navy's plan to retrofit all eight of its ANZAC Class frigates with CEA Technologies' CEAFAR and CEAMOUNT radars, subject to successful sea trials in 2011 aboard HMAS Perth.

BAE Systems has secured a significant amount of sustainment work on the Hornet and Hawk and is building a case for becoming the sustainment contractor of choice to support the JSF.

The Nulka Active Missile Decoy (AMD) program will pass further milestones over the next year or so when Phases 5A and then 5D of the Nulka Project, Sea 1397, come up for 1st Pass approval.

The Block Upgrade program for enhancing the capabilities of the C-130J tactical transport seems destined to run for much of the aircraft's service life.