News

Airbus Military's ARBS has performed a series of contacts on a night mission with an F-16AM as a receiver.

The Echidna 2A EWSP system destined for the Army's Black Hawk helicopters has successfully completed another set of trials.

BAE Systems has edged out NQEA to sign a contract for the construction of 36 AWD hull blocks.

The RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk has been unveiled at a ceremony in California.

Chief Defence Scientist Bob Clarke has told D+I 2009 that DSTO is renewing its focus on so-called enabling, or long-range research.

The DCP made a surprise appearance at D+I last week, alongside Defence Minister Faulkner's announcement that the Priority Industry Capabilities (PICs) list would be released.

Representatives of the BAE Systems C4 program received the Essington Lewis Trophy during a presentation at D+I 2009.

Boeing has unveiled the first of the 24 Super Hornets for the RAAF.

Due to a timing discrepancy, it appears likely the current phase of Land 17 will be split in two.

BAE Systems Australia and Spanish firm Indra will partner to offer an EW sensor and countermeasure suite for the AWDs.

Upgrade on target

The project to upgrade the Army's AN/TPQ-36 Weapon Locating Radar has achieved initial operational capability.

President Barack Obama's administration in the US is shifting its missile defence focus towards tactical and deployable systems.

QuintessenceLabs has signed a partnership with Lockheed Martin for the development of its Quantum Key Distribution technology.

The choice of eventual replacement for the Caribou light tactical transports is no longer cut and dried, as the C-27J price may rise.

The next commercial Airbus A330-200 has arrived at Brisbane Airport for its conversion into a KC-30 Tanker.

Krauss-Maffei Wegman are not withdrawing their Land 17 bid, despite a disagreement with the DMO.