Student teams from ten of Australia's top universities recently competed in the inaugural National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition, a competition focused on innovation in the field of robotics.

L-3 Communications announced this month that the US Transportation Security Administration has purchased 300 ProVision ATD personnel screening systems for use at aviation checkpoints.

The AS/NZ Chapter of the International Data Link Society is sponsoring the Tactical Information Exchange / Network Centric Warfare Demonstration at MilCIS this year.

Leading radio communications company, Harris Technology, officially opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters last week with a product demonstration and ceremony at the new office in Brisbane.

The Queensland Government has released an update on the Aerospace and Defence Support Centre - Amberley (ADSC-A) highlighting a number initiatives that have been reached.

The Department of Defence has selected five "Preferred Industry Partners" (PIPs) to provide application services to Defence as part of the Strategic Reform Program.

A new facility to test combat clothing will help to provide enhanced protection for Australian soldiers, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon announced last week.

Acting head of the Defence Materiel Organisation, Warren King, is seen as likely replacement for Dr Stephen Gumley as the new chief executive officer, on a full time basis.

Melbourne SME and Joint Strike Fighter contractor Marand has bought the assets of fellow - JSF supplier Production Parts, which went into receivership earlier this year with the loss of 40 jobs.

A number of companies have recently taken out listings on ADM's Directory of Defence Suppliers website.

Counter IED specialists, Explosive Protective Equipment (EPE), kicked off its series of demonstration days, offering attendees the opportunity to catch a glimpse of their new products.

General Dynamics Canada has introduced a new family of Tactical Mobile Routers that provides reliable data delivery where Internet standards fail due to low bandwidth availability or a disrupted tactical-edge network.

Distributor of harsh environment connectors, Connector-Tech ALS, is promoting its MIL-DTL-38999 Series 3 Connectors as well as its Custom Cable Harnesses.

Rohde & Schwarz Australia, has announced that it will be hitting the road in October and November to talk about its RF and Microwave Technology update.

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare has congratulated Australia's F1 in Schools world champions - the PentaGliders from Brooks High School in Tasmania.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence last week opened Horseshoe Barracks and common user facilities with the Chief of Army, at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.