The Australian naval shipbuilder, ASC, has set out to work with two French companies, FIVA and Endel Engie to support Australia’s Future Submarine fleet, following the signing of agreements in France
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South Qld defence industry advisory board meets
The South Queensland Defence Advisory Board met for the first time in Brisbane this week to develop strategies to accelerate local defence industry growth.
The board meeting, hosted at Volvo Group’s
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NSW Defence Innovation Network launched
The NSW government has officially launched the Defence Innovation Network (DIN), an initiative to foster greater collaboration between the state’s defence industry and its universities.
The DIN brings
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Advisory board to drive defence industry strategy in North Qld
The North Queensland Defence Advisory Board has met for the first time in Townsville to discuss future strategies for the region’s defence industry.
The board meeting brought together industry leaders
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EPE tests maritime explosive detection technology on HMAS Coonawarra
Queensland-based company EPE and the Defence Innovation Hub have tested the performance and functionality of a Maritime Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detector (PRIED) prototype in Darwin.
Tested
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Indra Australia to deliver IED forensic technology for Army
Indra Australia has been awarded a $36 million contract with the federal government to design and manufacture a Level 2 deployable forensic laboratory capability that is being procured under Project LAND
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Austal awarded further US Littoral Combat Ship contract
Austal has been awarded a $16.5 million contract by the United States Department of Defence for a cost-plus-award fee against a previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement for work on the Independence
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UK in talks with Boeing and RAAF to buy Wedgetail aircraft
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force regarding the potential purchase of E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft
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Inaugural Australia-France defence industry symposium takes off
The inaugural Australia-France Defence Industry Symposium has started today in Adelaide, bringing together industry bodies and representatives, senior government figures and academics from the two countries.
Defence
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$7.8m awarded in defence innovation contracts
The federal government has announced three more Defence Innovation Hub contracts that will see $7.8 million invested in enhanced capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
A $1.5 million contract
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$1b soldier equipment project for ADF receives approval
The federal government has approved a project that aims to continuously enhance and improve the equipment used by the Australian Defence Force.
The Integrated Soldier Systems project, valued at up to $1
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Defence innovations recognised at the Land Forces 2018
Seven Australian organisations and individuals have been rewarded for innovation in the defence industry field at the 2018 Land Forces exposition in Adelaide.
Developed by the not-for-profit Land Forces
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Three QLD defence industry advisory groups established
Three expert advisory groups have been set up by the Queensland government to support the development of the state’s defence industry.
The advisory groups will provide strategic advice about defence
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DEC figures reveal expanding defence export opportunities
Confidence appears to be rising among Australian companies working in the defence industry, with new figures released by Defence Export Controls (DEC) revealing a boost in defence export applications.
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Quickstep to produce housing for F-35 Lightning II
Quickstep, a leading manufacturer of advanced carbon fibre composite components, has announced that it will receive funding to produce housings for an F-35 Lightning II countermeasure flare.
Funding
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New award to recognise defence industry’s achievements
Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher Pyne, launched the Defence Industry Service Commendation on August 1, to recognise exceptional achievements within Australia’s defence industry.
Minister Pyne
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NSW defence strengthens industry collaborations
The inaugural Defence NSW Network of Networks Forum was held in Sydney yesterday, bringing together local, state and national networks operating in NSW seeking collaboration opportunities.
The NSW
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WA promotes defence industry with the launch of new directory
In a move to promote Western Australia’s defence industry both in Australia and overseas, the state has launched the inaugural WA Defence Industry Capability Directory.
The directory, containing
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Thales launches first defence cloud offering for armed forces
Thales is launching the first comprehensive private cloud infrastructure solution to improve the operational efficiency of the armed forces.
The Nexium Defence Cloud will be launched for the first time
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SA announces new strategy to ‘transform state’s defence industry’
South Australia’s defence industry is heading into a new era of investment, export opportunities and high tech collaboration, Defence and Space Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has stated.
The
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