News

Lockheed Martin UK has unveiled the prototype AVATM-2 at this year's DVD showcase.

Sikorsky will work with Lockheed Martin to offer the MH-60R for the forthcoming RAN ship-borne helicopter requirement.

A new Kokoda Foundation report discusses Australia's future human capital strategy and its importance to long-term national security.

BAE Systems Australia and Kongsberg Protech Systems have signed a teaming agreement to sell and support Kongsberg's RWS in Australia.

Rheinmetall has signed its largest single contract in recent history to provide Puma IFVs to Germany.

Airbus Military's ARBS has performed a series of contacts on a night mission with an F-16AM as a receiver.

The Echidna 2A EWSP system destined for the Army's Black Hawk helicopters has successfully completed another set of trials.

BAE Systems has edged out NQEA to sign a contract for the construction of 36 AWD hull blocks.

The RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk has been unveiled at a ceremony in California.

Chief Defence Scientist Bob Clarke has told D+I 2009 that DSTO is renewing its focus on so-called enabling, or long-range research.

The DCP made a surprise appearance at D+I last week, alongside Defence Minister Faulkner's announcement that the Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs) list would be released.

Representatives of the BAE Systems C4 program received the Essington Lewis Trophy during a presentation at D+I 2009.

Boeing has unveiled the first of the 24 Super Hornets for the RAAF.

Due to a timing discrepancy, it appears likely the current phase of Land 17 will be split in two.

BAE Systems Australia and Spanish firm Indra will partner to offer an EW sensor and countermeasure suite for the AWDs.

Upgrade on target

The project to upgrade the Army's AN/TPQ-36 Weapon Locating Radar has achieved initial operational capability.