News

Working together

The Australasian Civil Military Police Network has been launched to strengthen relationships between the two sectors.

Off the list

The M113 upgrade and Tiger ARH projects have been removed from Greg Combet's 'projects of concern' list.

Smarter C-130J?

Australia may acquire Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures systems for its C-130Js from the US Government.

For review

The ANAO will review an annual report by the DMO on the performance of its most significant acquisition projects.

Open for discussion

A Community Consultation Program for the Defence White Paper has been launched.

Training all around

Adacel Technologies has won a $7.7 million contract for two RAAF simulators.

The first A330 has arrived in Brisbane for conversion to a KC-30B MRTT.

All under one roof

A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and VT Group will provide military flying training to the UK Armed Forces.

New suit for tanks

The Army has received prototype camouflage systems for its tracked vehicles from Saab Barracuda.

Which numbers?

Analysing the Defence budget, ASPI's Dr Mark Thomson has labelled the continued use of the non-farm GDP deflator as inappropriate.

Australia online

The Wideband Global Satellite Communications system has achieved operational capability.

Hornets at home

The Government has unveiled plans to extend and modify Amberley RAAF Base facilities to house the Super Hornets.

UAV developer Insitu has revealed plans for a move to Queensland.

Thales Australia has signed a contract for the local assembly of EuroTorp MU90 torpedoes.

By Katherine Ziesing, Canberra Welcome to our June 2008 edition on Surveillance and the budget wrap up.