In this week's Premium newsletter we see F-35 proving it can play as part of the naval integrated fire control construct otherwise known as NIFC-CA.
At HMAS Albatross the final Romeo SeaHawk has been delivered as a new support facility for the type is opened. New prospects for more advanced manufacturing at Fisherman's Bend have been realised with the Victorian Government's purchase of the ex-Holden site and the Submarine Institute has sought to dispel the belief that a nuclear powered submarine was a viable replacement for Collins.
In other news the Indonesia's new frigate has completed trials and Boeing and Saab unveil their contender for the USAF's T-X program.
ADM's Defence Estate and Base Services Summit will take place next Wednesday in Canberra – we look forward to seeing some of you there,
Patrick Durrant
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F-35, SM-6 prove networked naval warfare
A US Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II and an Aegis Weapon System have successfully engaged a target with an SM-6 missile for the first time during a live fire exercise. more»
VIC Government buys ex-Holden site
The Victorian Government has purchased the General Motors Holden (GMH) site at Fishermans Bend. more»
New Albatross facility opened as last Romeo delivered
Lockheed Martin and the US Navy have delivered the last MH-60R Seahawk helicopter as a support facility for the new fleet of aircraft was officially opened. more»
SIA sets record straight on nuclear subs prospect
The Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) has come out swinging in defence of the Government’s decision to procure conventional submarines for the Sea 1000 Future Submarine program. more»
Boeing/Saab unveil new aircraft for T-X
Boeing and its partner Saab AB have unveiled two production T-X aircraft yesterday designed specifically for the US Air Force training mission. more»
Indonesian frigate completes sea trials
The first of two Sigma10514 PKR naval frigates built by Damen for the Indonesian Navy has successfully completed its sea trials. more»
Fourteen navies attend inaugural Regional Commanders’ Conference
The Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer, hosted 14 of his counterparts or their representatives for the inaugural Regional Commanders’ Conference. more»
ADM's Defence Week Premium 414 PDF Version
The full version of the Defence Week Premium can be downloaded here as a PDF. You can also access a separate PDF of the weekly tenders and a digital copy of the newsletter. more»
ADM's Defence Estate and Base Services Summit
ADM's Defence Estate and Base Services Summit will have a theme and focus on 'Innovation, Management and Integration of the Defence Estate'. more»
