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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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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Boeing Defence Australia signs head agreement for E-7A Wedgetail contract
The federal government has signed a head agreement with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) that consolidates further works for the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail fleet.
The agreement integrates
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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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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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Rheinmetall signs contract for 1000 more ADF trucks
German-based military manufacturer Rheinmetall Defence has signed another contract to supply the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with over a thousand additional trucks and modules.
Just signed, the contract
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Two contracts signed for military drone development
The federal government has signed two contracts to further develop the Australian Defence Force’s unmanned aerial system (UAS) capabilities.
Defence minister Christopher Pyne said the Defence Innovation
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Bisalloy Steels announces best export results in 10 years
Australian steel manufacturer Bisalloy has announced a 56 per cent increase in sales this year, its best for defence exports in over a decade.
The company is Australia’s only manufacturer of high-tensile
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LAND 400 Phase 3 defence contract request for tender now open
The Federal government has now opened the request for tender for the LAND 400 Phase 3, the replacement of the Australian Defence Force’s armoured personnel carrier (APC) fleet.
The $10-$15 billion project
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Varley, Rafael joint venture opens new opportunities
Australian company Varley Group and global defence company Rafael have announced a joint venture, Varley Rafael Australia, to help build sovereign capabilities and create export opportunities.
Announcing
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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.
The
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Rheinmetall signs contract to begin work on Land 400 Phase 2
On Saturday, Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) and the Federal government signed the LAND 400 Phase 2 contract for an order of 211 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, marking the official start
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Naval Group partners with Science Alive! to inspire the next generation
Naval Group has partnered with Science Alive!, one of the country’s largest single interactive science exhibitions to inspire, excite and encourage Australians to pursue pathways in Science, Technology,
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Accenture opens innovation hub for defence, national security
Accenture has opened an innovation hub in Canberra, to serve as a co-design space for the department of defence and security organisations.
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne, who officially
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Penguin Composites joins DMTC on advanced defence manufacturing
Tasmanian SME Penguin Composites has partnered with the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) to explore hybrid composite materials in defence manufacturing.
The partnership will focus on enhancing
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Minister Pyne engages in Defence Industry Dialogue with UK
Following the selection of the British defence company BAE Systems as the successful tenderer for the Navy’s Future Frigates Program last month, the Minister for Defence Industry, Christopher
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New Darra manufacturing facility opens in Qld
Last week, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk opened a new manufacturing facility in Darra that will assist small Queensland businesses to capitalise on advanced manufacturing opportunities in
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Australian trade mission to visit global defence companies in Europe
A group of around 50 Australian businesses active in the defence industry will take part in a trade mission to Europe, organised by the Department of Defence from June 5-20.
The participating companies
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