In this issue of Defence Week Premium Editor Katherine Ziesing seeks clarification on the Raytheon/Lockheed Martin roles in the AWD Aegis integration effort. We also get an insider's perspective on the recently conducted Exercise Predator's Gallop.
In other news the UK is set to follow Australia and India as foreign operators of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft and the radar slated for the Air Warfare Destroyers has been upgraded for periscope detection.
Finally Siemens PLM has backed up earlier statements by TKMS on how digital shipbuilding could be the catalyst for a manufacturing "renaissance" in Australia.
We're not making any more predictions on Land 400 announcements, but as soon as we know you will: follow the news as it happens on our social media channels: Twitter, facebook and LinkedIn,
Patrick Durrant
Online Editor
M: 0400 210 269
Ph: 02 9213 8249
E: patrickdurrant@yaffa.com.au
To check subscription and log in details, contact Yaffa subscriptions manager Martin Phillpott e. martinphillpott@yaffa.com.au or call 1800 807 760.
Aegis testing on AWD Hobart begins
Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Test Team (ITT) has begun Aegis combat system integration and testing aboard the first AWD, NUSHIP Hobart. more»
Joint Fires at Predator's Gallop
ADM spoke with 102nd Battery Commander Major Andrew McDonell from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery about Exercise Predator's Gallop. more»
Japanese Self Defense Force recognises ADF personnel
The Japanese ambassador to Australia recognised three ADF members for their efforts in working with the JSDF in South Sudan as part of a wider United Nations mission. more»
US Navy radar upgraded for periscope detection
The AN/SPQ-9B radar (slated for the Air Warfare Destroyer) has concluded tests proving its upgraded Periscope Detection and Discrimination capability. more»
UK approved for P-8A
The US State Department has approved the UK’s acquisition of nine P-8A Poseidons in a deal estimated to be worth $US3.2 billion. more»
Siemens touts Digital Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence
The CEO of Siemens PLM Software has flagged a multi-million dollar software in-kind grant should Germany be selected to build Australia’s next fleet of submarines. more»
Defence Week Premium 390 PDF Version
For the PDF version, our weekly Defence Tenders and also our digital copy of the newsletter, click here. more»
