This week ADM Editor Katherine Ziesing reports on the recent Defence Innovation Hub and CDIC update event and Rheinmetall is standing by to bring more SMEs on board for Land 400 Phase 2 should its Boxer CRV bid be successful.
Army is already looking to the future for its small UAS capability and Australia is formally approved for purchase of up to five G550 ISREW aircraft.
As we went to press the Government has announced a strengthening of the Australian Industry Capability Plan Template, so as to conform with that used for the OPV and Future Frigates RFTs; it will be rolled out across all relevant materiel procurements according to Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne. Also hot off the press – DCNS Group has changed its name to Naval Group.
ADM's hugely popular Defence Estate and Base Services Summit will return to Canberra on 19th September – early bird rates will expire tomorrow!
Lastly, ADM is saddened to learn of the death of LCDR Steven Noakes while serving as Commanding Officer of Cape Inscription. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and the crew, who tried valiantly to save him,
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Innovation Hub and CDIC update
The Defence Innovation Hub hosted an inaugural industry update in Canberra on Friday 23 June 2017. more»
Rheinmetall to take more SMEs under its Land 400 Phase 2 wing
If successful, it will partner with an additional nine SMEs to deliver more than $125 million of products and services. more»
Preparing for future Army SUAS capability
This Notice is seeking to identify innovative SUAS concepts that may be explored and potentially developed in collaboration with the Director Army Aviation and vendors. more»
G550 approval brings ISREW ‘multiplying effect’ one step closer
With such an acquisition, Australia will become one of two users of the G550 in the SIGINT role. more»
Sentient ViDAR for Skeldar V-200
UMS Skeldar will incorporate the ViDAR payload into its fleet of V-200s. more»
Boeing to sustain C-17s
The $70 million contract between Boeing Defence Australia and CASG supplements Australia’s membership to the Boeing Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program more»
Kiwis extend support to US 7th Fleet after collision
HMNZS Te Kaha is near Japan as part of the current RNZN Naval Task Group deployment throughout Asia more»
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