The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program office has met with representatives from foreign countries to discuss international participation in future phases of the initiative.

BAE Systems has demonstrated to the RAN and the DMO that it is ready to proceed to the detailed design phase of the Canberra Class LHD program.

In addition, Ian Thomas says Boeing Australia is looking to provide a higher level Tier 2 UAV contracted service through its Insitu Pacific subsidiary.

Thales Australia and Oshkosh Defense will submit seven vehicles - variants of the Bushmaster and MTVR - for Comparative Evaluation Testing under Land 121.

An International Election Support Force will provide added security during the Afghanistan Presidential and Provincial Council elections in August.

Representatives from Land 125 were on hand to hear 58 soldier modernisation speakers at the conference in London.

The arrival at Tarin Kowt marked the first time an Australian C-17 has landed on and taken off from a dirt airstrip in a war zone.

Demanding technical requirements may deter contractors from the Indonesian Navy's plan to procure diesel electric submarines.

Ultra Electronics is looking to capitalise on opportunities set out in the Defence White Paper, particularly in the area of sea defence.

General Dynamics is examining local supply chain and manufacturing solutions for Land 121/4.

ADM understands that Thales Australia and Boeing have teamed for the Land 121 Phase 4 PMV MSA option.

The MAGIC 2010 challenges researchers to build fully autonomous ground robots for military deployment.

Defence Force members' satisfaction with ethical standards, recognition and salary levels has increased over the past two years.

ASPI analyst Mark Thomson says it is impossible to judge the adequacy of the White Paper's financial goals because it sets so few before 2030.

The US Navy took delivery of its 30th Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer last month, despite problems during trials.