ADM: news

ADF praised as RIMPAC concludes

Exercise RIMPAC 2010 has seen more than 1,200 ADF personnel involved in a major
maritime operation off the coast of Hawaii.

17 Aug 2010

Commodore Stuart Mayer has praised the more than 1,200 ADF personnel involved in Exercise RIMPAC 2010, the largest military exercise of its kind in the world.

Skills crisis threat to infrastructure projects

Australia’s ability to design and deliver an estimated $400 billion in infrastructure projects over the coming decade is under threat, according to Consult Australia’s annual Engineering Skills Survey.

16 Aug 2010

Consult Australia's annual Engineering Skills Survey suggests engineering skills shortages could threaten $400bn in infrastructure projects over the next decade.

Raytheon announces HATS teaming agreement

Raytheon's flying platform solution will be centred around the Bell 429 light twin
helicopter.

13 Aug 2010

Raytheon Australia has teamed with Bell Helicopter to bid for the Air 9000 Phase 7 Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Program.

Shadow UAV selected for JP 129/2

The Army's Shadow 200s will be used for battlefield surveillance, reconnaissance and target acquisition, but will not be weaponised.

13 Aug 2010

The Government has approved the acquisition of two complete AAI Shadow 200 UAV systems under Defence Capability Plan Joint Project 129 Phase 2.

Round 14 CTD winners

Eight proposals have been selected in 2010 to be developed through Round 14 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.

13 Aug 2010

Eight innovative proposals have been selected this year to be developed through Round 14 of the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program.

QinetiQ engineering services for DSTO Melb

The QinetiQ contract will provide DSTO with access to 500 professional engineers.

13 Aug 2010

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract to provide engineering services to the Defence Science and Technology Organisation at their Melbourne facility.

A400M wing passes critical test

13 Aug 2010

The all-composite wing of the new Airbus Military A400M airlifter has passed the ultimate-load up-bend test - the critical static test required for certification.

DMO launches Commercial Group

12 Aug 2010

The new DMO Commercial Group has been 'stood up' with a key objective to ensure DMO commercial reform in partnership with industry.

Metal Storm signs PNG contract

The first 50 MAUL weapons are expected to be delivered by February 2011 to the Correctional Service of Papua New Guinea.

10 Aug 2010

Metal Storm has been awarded a major production contract to supply 500 MAUL weapons and 50,000 rounds of non-lethal ammunition.

Stealth options for Super Hornet?

Boeing has revealed plans for F/A-18E/F upgrades to become available in the 2015-2017 period.

09 Aug 2010

At the Farnborough Air Show Boeing provided details of upgrades which would become available to F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft in the 2015-2017 period.

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