As far as Defence was concerned, this year's Budget was rather 'beige' as ADM Editor Katherine Ziesing writes today. But we are hardly left wanting given the numerous Defence spending announcements of recent weeks. Katherine also comments on the Land 2110 down select for ADF CBRND.
Senior Correspondent Julian Kerr reveals a Spanish F-100 will join NUSHIP Hobart early next year as she is introduced into service and the Senate releases its report on Defence's physical science and engineering workforce.
The Wasp AE micro air vehicle tender has been preferred for Land 129 Phase 4 (small UAS) and in other unmanned news the Malaysians have adopted the Thales Fulmar for use in maritime enforcement,
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Defence 2016 Budget: slow and steady
If this Budget had to have a colour scheme it would be beige, the hallmark of the boring. more»
Land 2110 down select in play
The CBRN program that is Land 2110 has hit a milestone with the teams led by GHD and Lockheed Martin making it through to the next phase. more»
Armada to send F-100 chaperone for Hobart
The Spanish Armada will almost certainly deploy its newest Alvaro de Bazan class F-100 frigate to Australia for four months in early 2017. more»
Senate Report: Defence must address fragile PSE workforce
A Senate Committee has released its report on Defence’s physical science and engineering (PSE) workforce capability, highlighting the urgent need to address its continuing decline and fragility. more»
Wasp preferred for Small UAS tender
Aerovironment’s RQ-12 Wasp AE has been tested by the Army since June 2015 after Defence placed a $7.7 million trial procurement order. more»
Thales Fulmar UAS for Malaysian patrol boats
Thales has secured a contract to deliver the Fulmar UAS system to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency. more»
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