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Helisim inaugurated its first NH90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane where it will be used to train military helicopter pilots.

Tectonica Australia Pty Ltd has been appointed the exclusive distributor in the Australian and New Zealand Defence market for the Electrics business of Ultra Electronics.

The $8 billion Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project is progressing well and will commence hull construction in the next few months, Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science announced during a visit to Adelaide to inspect the progress of the project.

C4i recently commissioned its 400th secure Red/Black Air Defence operator position for a NATO customer.

SEA 1390 Phase 2.1, the project to upgrade the Adelaide Class Frigates (FFG) is now a step closer to its conclusion with the contractual acceptance of HMAS Newcastle, the fourth and final FFG to undergo the upgrade program with Thales Australia, three months ahead of schedule.

Boeing Defence Australia has announced the successful introduction into service of its Modernised High Frequency Communication System (MHFCS) for Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations.

Australian Aerospace's growing industrial footprint has expanded to Sydney's southwest with the official opening of a large warehouse complex designed to support the MRH90.

Chandler Macleod has announced that it no longer wants to run Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) after losing close to $6 million on the project.

Phase 2 of Project Echidna (Air 5416) has been reduced in scope, according to an announcement from Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science.

The 150th Agreement under the Skilling Australia's Defence Industry (SADI) Program has been signed with Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd, Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science announced.

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has acquired Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in close collaboration with Canadian Defence forces, Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner announced.

The Australian Defence Force has many different C4I systems, both old and new, across services and platforms.

After 20 months as managing director of Thales Australia, Chris Jenkins reflects on developments over that period and looks to a period of growth for the company in both the defence and civil sectors.

The UK's future Operational Utility Vehicle System could be delayed after a review of the program's acquisition strategy.

Under L17's first phase the Army will receive four batteries of 35 M777A2 155mm Lightweight Towed Howitzers.

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