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The recently announced New Zealand 08/09 Budget includes some generous increases in Defence spending.
The US Department of Defense has authorised the release of $2.2 billion to purchase JSF variants.
Elbit Systems Electro-Optics has been awarded three contracts for Thermal Imaging systems.
The Australasian Civil Military Police Network has been launched to strengthen relationships between the two sectors.
The M113 upgrade and Tiger ARH projects have been removed from Greg Combet's 'projects of concern' list.
Australia may acquire Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures systems for its C-130Js from the US Government.
The ANAO will review an annual report by the DMO on the performance of its most significant acquisition projects.
A Community Consultation Program for the Defence White Paper has been launched.
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.
A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and VT Group will provide military flying training to the UK Armed Forces.
The Army has received prototype camouflage systems for its tracked vehicles from Saab Barracuda.
Analysing the Defence budget, ASPI's Dr Mark Thomson has labelled the continued use of the non-farm GDP deflator as inappropriate.
The Wideband Global Satellite Communications system has achieved operational capability.
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.
