Defence minister David Johnston yesterday lashed out at Australian Submarine Corporation as incapable of building a canoe.
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Defence minister requests help from Japanese on submarines
Defence minister David Johnston has met with Japan’s defence minister, formally requesting the country’s cooperation in a deal on submarine technology.
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US Navy extends charter of Austal’s WestPac Express
The US Navy has extended its charter of Austal’s WestPac Express high-speed vessel.
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Baker & Provan to unveil first of 89 Supacat defence vehicles
The first of 89 top-line six-wheel military vehicles to be made by western Sydney’s Baker & Provan will be unveiled today.
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Forgacs acquires precision engineering company Broens
Naval shipbuilder Forgacs has purchased Broens, a precision engineering company that operates in the defence and aerospace markets.
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Navy shipbuilding contract may go to UK company
The Federal Government may cut Adelaide Ship builder ASC from the Air Warfare Destroyer project and hand the work to British company BAE Systems.
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Navy submarines may be built overseas
The government’s pre-election promise to build new navy submarines in Adelaide has been challenged by a government white paper on the issue.
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Rheinmetall Defence Australia to be based in Adelaide
Rheinmetall has decided to base its Australian defence operation in Adelaide as it expands from its German headquarters and creates global hubs.
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‘Level playing field’ questioned in procurement report
A Senate inquiry has recommended Commonwealth procurement consider the broader benefits of buying locally.
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Procurement laws questioned after Rossi loses out
Australia’s military procurement laws have been questioned by the Footwear Manufacturers’ Association.
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BAE predicts 3D printers able to create drones
Defence contractor BAE Systems has said that on-board 3D printers may one day be capable of creating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones).
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Lockheed Martin Q1 profit grows significantly
Lockheed Martin’s profit rose to a forecast-beating $US 933 million in the first quarter and the company has raised its 2014 earnings guidance.
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Quickstep wins US jet fighter deal
Sydney-based aircraft components manufacturer Quickstep has won a deal to deliver carbon fibre components for the F-35 Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter.
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Budget pressures may force $2 bn cut in armoured vehicle manufacturing program
Victoria and South Australia are lobbying to get a this project located in their states to compensate for the exit of the car manufacturers.
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South Australia’s Castech delivers first defence order
South Australian based manufacturing firm, Castech, has just delivered its first order of specialised castings to defence ship building organisation, ASC.
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Wilcox Industries to set up first overseas factory in Australia
Aquaterro and Wilcox Industries will set up a joint-owned factory in Australia, which will cost $10 million and create 100 jobs.
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Hunter keen for defence contracts
The Hunter region should push to secure lucrative defence contracts, a defence forum in Newcastle has heard.
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BAE Systems warns of 1000 job losses in Melbourne
One of the country's largest defence contractors is warning of 1000 job losses at its Melbourne shipyard unless the government funds new projects.
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Submarine project needs to be pursued: Combet
The government should turn its attention to the building of submarines now that the car industry is effectively dead, according to Greg Combet.
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Defence industry worried about federal spending
Defence industry figures have expressed concern at the likelihood the federal government will not be able to increase spending in the next two budgets.
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