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As debate surrounding the Future Submarines re-emerges following ministerial meetings between France and Australia, Managing Editor Katherine Ziesing speaks with France's Special Representative to Australia and Safran Group chairman Ross McInnes about preparing for the logistical and IP challenges of building a complex platform.
In other news, Deputy Editor Nigel Pittaway dissects Defence's Request for Information on the next Special Operations helicopter, the Lowy Institute calls for more maritime and industry cooperation with Indonesia, the UK confirms that it is looking to buy E-7 Wedgetails, Australian companies get set to repair US Hornets, Harris is chosen to provide the next-gen processor on the F-35s, and construction begins on a new satellite ground station at Kapooka.
And the house announcements: Defence Week will go out on Friday next week to include coverage from the Northern Australia Defence Summit, and forms for this year's Top 40 Defence Contractors survey have been sent out, with responses due November 16. If you have not received yours, please contact Katherine Ziesing.
Ewen Levick
Online Editor
0447 961 544
02 9213 8249
ewenlevick@yaffa.com.au
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Good planning right now will save time, effort and money down the track, ensuring that the mistakes of the past do not re-emerge in the future.
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The British government has confirmed that it was in discussion with Boeing and the RAAF about the potential for the E-7 Wedgetail to replace its current Sentry fleet.
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A report released this week by the Lowy Institute has called for Australian policymakers to focus on developing a shared maritime vision with Indonesia, potentially involving defence industry collaboration.
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Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to industry for the proposed acquisition of a Special Operations Helicopter capability.
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Australian companies involved in Super and Classic Hornet sustainment now stand to win business supporting overseas jets.
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Lockheed Martin has selected Harris to develop and deliver the next generation Integrated Core Processor (ICP) for the F-35 fighter jet.
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Deputy PM Michael McCormack has turned the first sod to mark the construction phase of a Defence Satellite Ground Station at Kapooka.
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The full version of Defence Week can be downloaded here as a PDF, plus a separate PDF of the weekly tenders.
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Australian Defence Magazine - Current Edition
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Welcome to the October edition of Australian Defence Magazine - Defence in the North.
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Following the official launch of the new ASDEFCON Technical Data/ Intellectual Property (TD/IP) framework on 11 April, roadshows have been scheduled around the country from May to July 2018.
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Future strategic leaders will deliver six-minute bursts about a topic they’re passionate about a topic they also feel is of importance to Australia’s national security.
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