ADM's Defence Week reports on the ruffled feathers in the aftermath of the Sea 5000 RfT, Peter Luerssen's hectic schedule and the Australian invasion of DSEI.
In other news some emerging technologies are revealed as Navy ponders the merits of Google Glass for aircraft maintenance and a homegrown passive radar system gets a boost from an SA accelerator program.
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Frigate contenders warned off ASC/Austal build option
Both Austal and ASC CEOs told the committee that meaningful engagement with the contenders had ended after the RfT’s release on 31 March. more»
Luerssen steps up pace as OPV announcement nears
The 12 scholarships, worth $10,000 each per year, will be offered from next year, subject to Luerssen winning the deal to build the Navy’s 12 new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) under Project Sea 1180. more»
Record Aussie turnout for DSEI
Mature exporters and businesses new to exporting are being exhibited on the Australian stand to showcase their products to foreign defence forces and defence companies from around the world. more»
Navy tests hands free wearable HUD technology
Navy and Dialog are assessing a proposal to conduct a second phase of testing, which will involve more complex maintenance activities on the AS350BA using the wearable HUD. more»
SA backs passive radar tech
SA start-up Silentium Defence’s passive radar technology uses a silent sensor to locate active and silent objects. more»
CAE partners to research simulation UX for pilots
The project brings new challenges to user experience (UX) research as well as concrete research questions. more»
ADM's Defence Week 462 PDF Version
The full version of Defence Week can be downloaded here as a PDF plus a separate PDF of the weekly tenders. more»
