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JSF win for Broens

Broens will support the F135 propulsion system powering the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.

30 Jul 2010

Pratt & Whitney has selected Broens Industries to supply a critical in support of the F135 propulsion system powering the F-35.

ADF MRH90s back in the air

Of the 46 MRH90 helicopters ordered for the Australian Navy and Army, 11 have been accepted and are being used for training and testing.

30 Jul 2010

The ADF's Multi Role Helicopters have recommenced flying operations following an engine failure during a flight north of Adelaide in April 2010.

GTV delivers right-hand-drive JLTV

Test and evaluation of the RHD JLTVs will include a five-month reliability and durability test and evaluation process at the Monegeetta Proving Ground in Victoria.

30 Jul 2010

General Dynamics Land Systems and AM General have delivered two Right-Hand Operation Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to the US government.

Canada to buy 65 F-35 JSFs

Canada will buy 65 JSFs to replace its fleet of CF-18s, which are due to reach the end of their working lives in about 2020.

30 Jul 2010

Canada will buy 65 new fighter jets from Lockheed Martin for C$9 billion, one of the biggest arms deals in the nation's history.

Austal to close Tasmanian facility

Austal will close its Tasmanian shipyard at the conclusion of its current shipbuilding project in September 2010.

29 Jul 2010

Australian naval shipbuilder Austal is planning to close its production facilities in Tasmania to align its boat-building facilities with market demand.

Broens family expands

Intercast & Forge’s automotive foundry at Seven Hills is now Broens Autocast & Forge.

28 Jul 2010

Intercast & Forge's automotive foundry has commenced trading as Broens Autocast & Forge, after having been acquired by the Broens Group.

Full NCW capability for Vigilare in 2011

The Vigilare command-and-control system has undergone operational testing at the Northern Region Operations Centre at RAAF Base Tindal.

27 Jul 2010

Operational testing of the Vigilare command-and-control system has been conducted at the Northern Region Operations Centre at RAAF Base Tindal.

EOS consortium to track space debris

EOS' project will demonstrate automated precision tracking of space debris to provide improved space situational awareness.

26 Jul 2010

EOS Space Systems, with consortium members ANU, DSTO and Near Space Systems, will develop Automated Laser Tracking of Space Debris.

Opposition outlines Defence policy

Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Bob Baldwin has unveiled the Coalition's Defence policy.

23 Jul 2010

Bob Baldwin, Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, has announced the preliminary details of the Coalition's Defence policy.

FMS case for Romeo

Eurocopter’s new NFH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (top) is competing against Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky’s MH-60R “Romeo” Seahawk for Air 9000 Ph 8.

23 Jul 2010

US Congress has been notified of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopters.

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