News

US deal surfaces

A Tasmanian company has been awarded its second US Navy contract.

Penguins for hawks

Sikorsky has made a proposal to the DMO for the integration of anti-ship missiles.

IN BRIEF

Greg Combet has unveiled a new Defence Export Unit at Pacific 2008 in Sydney.

New man at the helm

Thales Australia has named Norman Gray's replacement, following the Managing Director's resignation.

Still buying

QinetiQ Group has announced another Australian acquisition.

Minister opens up

Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has opened the 2008 Sea Power Conference in Sydney with talk of the proposed White Paper and spending reviews.

Airbus commits

Airbus has committed to build a final assembly line in Alabama - but conditions apply.

Up for sale

A competitive bid process has begun for the sale of Aviation Australia.

BAE Systems has announced its purchase of Tenix Defence.

The UK Royal Navy has completed sea trials for its latest submarine CESM software.

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.

Money back?

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

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

Keep on truckin'

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