Defence Industry News - Defence Connect

17 May 2018

The Australian Defence Force took to the sea and skies of Malaysia and Singapore to enhance interoperability and strengthen the relationships of the F...

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17 May 2018

Bendigo-built Army vehicles arrive in Japan

The latest tranche of Australian-built Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles has arrived in Japan this week. ...

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17 May 2018

Cyber centre announces new CEO

The Australian Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC), a not-for-profit company dedicated to promoting industry investment into cyber security resear...

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17 May 2018

Navantia Australia opens international office

Navantia Australia has opened its first international office in Singapore as part of its strategy to export Australian naval capability. ...

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23 May 2018

Counter-IED equipment delivered to Defence

L3 Micreo has delivered the first batch of the new SILVERSHIELD vehicle-mounted counter-improvised explosive device (IED) force protection systems to ...

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22 May 2018

Australia ally upgrades radars of navy frigates

Two Philippine Navy frigates will have the Saab Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar systems installed, after the US agreed to export the system under a foreig...

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22 May 2018

Counterterrorism efforts face challenges as terrorist groups target Indo-Pacific

As al-Qaeda (AQ) and Daesh look to further establish their presences in the Indo-Pacific region, a report from think tank Australian Strategic Policy...

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22 May 2018

A French-led lithium revolution for Australia

Naval Group’s recently released Australian Industry Plan gave the strongest indication yet that Australia’s Future Submarines will be powered by l...

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22 May 2018

Underwater battlespace entering 'one of the most exciting times': Capt Tim Green RN

With 25 years of service in the Royal Navy under his belt, Captain Tim Green is well versed in the changing world of the underwater battlespace. Defen...

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23 May 2018

SA innovators secure scholarships under space initiative

Five South Australians space innovators have been awarded $20,000 each in scholarships that will see them travel overseas for further study as part of...

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24 May 2018

Submissions sought for inquiry into veteran compensation and rehabilitation

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester has called on veterans to put forward submissions for the Productivity Commission inquiry into compen...

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25 May 2018

Navy frigate seizes over $300m of narcotics

Two hauls of illegal narcotics valued at $315.4 million* have been seized by HMAS Warramunga, following boarding operations in international waters of...

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28 May 2018

DST Group inks electronic warfare agreement with leading EW prime

Raytheon and the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group will work collaboratively to develop and prototype advanced electronic warfare capabilitie...

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29 May 2018

Air Commodore to take part in new body aimed at boosting financial literacy

Air Commodore Robert Brown AM, independent chairman of the Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer Centre, will take part in a new body a...

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29 May 2018

MESMER selected for final round of US Special Ops counter-drone competition

Following successful trials, Department 13’s (D13) counter-unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capability, MESMER, has been selected to participate in the...

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30 May 2018

BAE partners with SA uni to skill up future shipbuilding workforce

South Australia’s Flinders University has partnered with SEA 5000 contender BAE Systems, and will see its students working with industry to develop...

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30 May 2018

UV light research underway to protect ships and marine environment

Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) are researching the use of ultra-violet light as a me...

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30 May 2018

First Pacific Patrol Boat launched

The first of 21 Guardian Class Pacific Patrol Boats to be designed and built by Austal has been launched. ...

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31 May 2018

Retired RADM reappointed as university chancellor

Rear Admiral (Ret'’d) Kevin Scarce AC, CSC has been reappointed as chancellor of the University of Adelaide, continuing in his governance role at th...

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