The US State Department is looking to introduce the delayed bilateral defence trade treaties with Australia and the UK "as soon as possible".

The SonarBell is a maintenance-free, passive sonar locator system from SALT, with help from Avon Rubber and ARTIS.

Lockheed Martin's Joint Strike Fighter program will meet with the Joint Estimate Team to address concerns over possible schedule delays.

The contract with the Underwater Centre Fremantle allows pressurised escape training to recommence at the Submarine Escape Training Facility (SETF) at HMAS Stirling.

NSW is looking to create at least 1,500 new jobs in defence-related industries within four years, and secure 30 per cent of Australia's in-country defence spend within a decade.

The RAN's six Collins-class boats will be replaced from 2025 by 12 new conventional submarines under the Future Submarine Project.

Javac Pty Ltd offers a diverse range of air conditioning recovery and charging equipment for the automotive industry.

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.