News

High time

Boeing has won a DARPA contract relating to the development of an ultra-long-endurance aircraft.

The DMO and Saab Systems have signed a communications contract with Army and Air Force.

Sad news

Martin International has ceased trading after more than 32 years.

Counter this

ITT Corporation has been awarded a contract for the US Navy.

Boeing Australia have opened a component repair operation in a new facility at Melbourne Airport.

Submissions sought

The Joint Standing Committe on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade is seeking submissions for an inquiry into the Department of Defence Annual Report 2006-2007.

The US Army is planning to expand its Stryker vehicle fleet.

A CROWS in the hand

US Special Operations Command have begun fielding a new embedded training capability for Kongsberg CROWS. 

The US Navy is dealing with concerns the JSF STOVL variation's exhaust could be too hot for ship decks.

F for Fail

The US Missile Defense Agency has not met goals for the Ballistic Missile Defense System, according to a watchdog. 

The US Army is gathering data on blast impacts after reports showed increased brain injuries in military personnel.

Assembly has begun on the centre fuselage for the USAF's first production JSF.

A new US report shows that estimated JSF acquisition costs dropped from 2006 to 2007.

KBR expands in Oz

KBR has acquired an Australian training solutions provider.

Tenders have been sought for a study into the future Collins sonar system replacement.

First Pass Approval for AIR 5428's Pilot Training System may slide to early 2009.