Workplace productivity is being eroded by constant technology-based interruptions, according to Defence-recognised supplier Priority Management.

Defence Directions, a specialised recruitment consultancy servicing defence industry, has been named in the BRW Fast Starters 2009.

Banksia Scientific supplies the SD Bioline Influenza Antigen Rapid Test kit that is used for quick detection of Influenza A.

Barrett Communications has announced its acquisition of specialist tactical radio manufacturer Q-MAC Electronics.

Glenair and Interconnect Systems have partnered to form Glenair Australia - New Zealand.

The training system will be required to provide Initial Employment Training for Air Combat Officers and Navy Observers who will be employed on ADF platforms.

All Anzac frigates will undergo the anti-ship missile defence program, including the addition of CEA Technologies' phased array radar, provided sea trials on the first ship are successful.

ITT Corporation is partnering with Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems and Avalon Systems to pursue electronic warfare systems awards on the Air Warfare Destroyer program.

The US Navy is looking to acquire an anti-ship variant of the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile.

Oshkosh Defense will deliver 1,700 additional MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) to the US Armed Forces by February 2010, under a delivery order from US Army TACOM LCMC.

Full rate production on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter may not start until 2016, pushing date of entry into Australian service to 2019 if recent reports are accurate.

Raytheon Australia and its industry partner Airwork (NZ) Limited will provide In Service Support to the RAN's AS350BA Lead In Helicopter Trainers.

The PC Accord has signed a contract to upgrade the AP-3C Orion aircraft with the FLIR Systems Star Safire HD EO/IR.

Defence Product-Specific Focus Groups are aimed at providing direct feedback on how a piece of kit has performed in operations or training.

LADS Corporation, formerly known as Tenix LADS and now known as Fugro LADS, will remain based at Technology Park in Adelaide.

Defence has released an RFT for a Close Quarter Battle Weapon System with similar weapon performance to the M4A1 carbine.