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DCNS and University of New South Wales Boost Collaboration on Research and Development

DCNS and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have signed an agreement to collaborate more closely on engineering and marine technologies for Australia’s Future ...

NAVAL • Mon, 29 Aug 2016

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$200m sustainment contract signed for prime

BAE Systems Australia has secured a two-year contract, worth approximately $200 million, to sustain the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Hawk Mk127 Lead-In Fighter fleet

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 26 Aug 2016

Contracts signed for BAE Systems and Rheinmetall

Army’s next generation of Mounted Combat Reconnaissance vehicles has reached its next milestone with the Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announcing the ...

LAND • Tue, 23 Aug 2016

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RAAF refuels American fighter

The operational capability of the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft fleet has taken another important step forward with the ...

AIR • Sat, 20 Aug 2016

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Meggitt secures $1.95m contract for training simulators

Meggitt Training Systems recently announced a $1.95 million contract from the Australian Defence Force’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Wed, 17 Aug 2016

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Complete fitout for Anzac Class frigate

A significant milestone has been achieved this month with the formation of a seventh Anzac Class frigate crew - the first time since 2010. Personnel formed up to crew ...

NAVAL • Wed, 17 Aug 2016

$32m upgrade from Saab

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Defence Force to upgrade the Army’s RBS 70 ground-based air defence weapon system and Giraffe ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 16 Aug 2016

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Prime wins $264m sustainment contract

The Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announced the government has signed a new contract to provide ongoing sustainment services for Defence’s F/A-18 F Super ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 26 Aug 2016