The US Navy has completed mine reconnaissance tasks in advance of an operational evaluation.

Competition has begun for a US Army contract to build an airborne sensor.

The US Coast Guard has asked for a sizeable refund on undelivered ships.

Meggitt PLC is set to acquire a specialist ceramic materials manufacturer.

Two companies have teamed to compete for the US military's lightweight vehicle Technology Demonstration program.

Lockheed Martin has received a missile production order from the US Army.

As the MRH90s arrive in Australia, the Italian Army has taken delivery of its first NH90 variants.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense and Aviation is set to acquire a new air-to-air refuelling aircraft.

Boeing has made its final submission for the USAF's Tanker replacement program.

Thales Australia's Managing Director is leaving the company, and the Minister for Defence has a new media advisor.

ADM's 5th annual Congress will be held in Canberra on 26-27 February 2008.

The government is set to review Australia's future air combat capability.

The oldest of the RAN's Adelaide-Class Frigates has been decommissioned.

The Federal government has pledged $30 million to a Defence innovation centre.

QinetiQ Group plc has agreed to acquire two Australian defence consulting businesses, with more acquisitions on the horizon.

-