Austal has rolled out the first of six 30 metre aluminium fast patrol craft that the company is building for the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard.

Despite BAE Systems' commitment to the project, Defence still sees risks in the M113A1 upgrade project.

The British MoD has withdrawn the Vector armoured patrol vehicle from service in Afghanistan, citing the vehicle's IED vulnerabilities.

India is set to increase its air presence in the Central Asia region with the imminent acquisition of its Airborne Warning and Control System.

Australia has become the first C-17 ATS customer outside the US after the RAAF recently received the system at Amberley Base.

The ADF is seeking a low cost alternate satellite communications means for service personnel.

The RAAF is a step closer to receiving its first Super Hornet after Northrop Grumman passed the fuselage section of the aircraft on to Boeing.

New opportunities are now available for industry under Round 14 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.

QinetiQ has boosted its standing in the intelligence market with the acquisition of Cyveillance Inc..

With the Budget now handed down, a number of doubts remain regarding how the capabilities of the White Paper will be funded.

AgustaWestland has christened its Future Lynx utility helicopter for the UK armed forces with the name AW159 Lynx Wildcat.

Vietnam is rumored to have signed a contract to secure new-build 'Kilo'-class submarines from a Russian shipbuilding company.

Indonesia has announced it is looking to South Korea and Russia to supply it with up to three new submarines.

With the Priority Industry Capability list to remain classified, Defence has been questioned over the role of the local industry over the coming decade.

Defence has outlined how it plans to free up funding to deliver the plethora of new capabilities outlined in the White Paper and the forthcoming DCP.

The AWD Alliance has recognised FORGACS group and NQEA Australia as the preferred suppliers of blocks for the AWD build program.