Defence Connect

LAND 400 Phase 2 work open for Australian business

Australian companies are being given the chance to win work on the multi-billion dollar LAND 400 Phase 2 armoured vehicle program during a series of workshops to be held ...

LAND • Mon, 14 Nov 2016

F-35 MRO&U initial component global assignments made by DoD

The US Department of Defense has assigned F-35 maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade (MRO&U) capability for the first component repair assignments Outside the ...

AIR • Thu, 10 Nov 2016

Australia wins JSF repairs contracts

In a major win for the nation’s defence industry, Australia has been chosen to provide maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade for the componentry of ...

AIR • Wed, 09 Nov 2016

Saab Australia reaching out to local SMEs with national roadshows

Saab Australia has commenced a multi-state presentation series to inform Australian small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) of the potential economic benefits of becoming a ...

NAVAL • Tue, 08 Nov 2016

Nationwide roadshow for Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels kicks off

There is great news out of Canberra for Australian defence industry SMEs today, as a national roadshow kicks off for the Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels

NAVAL • Mon, 31 Oct 2016

Saab to deliver integrated combat system for new Australian replenishment ships

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Spanish shipbuilder Navantia for the delivery of an integrated combat system for the two new Royal Australian ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Sun, 30 Oct 2016

$307m contract for modern Night Fighting equipment

The Australian Defence Force will have the most up to date night fighting equipment available after the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the ...

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Fri, 28 Oct 2016

Board announced for Centre for Defence Industry Capability

The Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne has announced the appointment of Board members for the new Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC) Advisory Board

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 25 Oct 2016

Townsville wins Chinook helicopter maintenance contract

Townsville’s reputation as a defence hub has been given a boost with crucial helicopter maintenance jobs coming to the city.

JOINT-CAPABILITIES • Tue, 25 Oct 2016