Civmec/Forgacs had earlier announced a MoU to establish a joint venture between the two companies

The sale consists of hardware required to run the proprietary software, enabling the client to control the outcome of a UAS engagement.

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ASC West has been structured to optimally support five boats out of WA and its facilities at Henderson have been developed accordingly.

The inaugural Women and National Security Conference, hosted by the National Security College at the Australian National University, took place in Canberra this week.

A Norwegian Defence Ministry statement noted MPAs have been a crucial part of Norwegian presence in the High North since the beginning of the 1960s

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief will feature on the agenda.

The meeting of the three naval chiefs was the first of its kind.

The refurbished simulator will test pilots’ skills to the limits as they practise landing on the deck of the future HMS Queen Elizabeth in a range of difficult sea and weather conditions.

The decision to establish a larger, central support centre in SA marks a milestone for Babcock in the region.

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A decision on the future of the three remaining FFGs is expected before the end of 2017

Despite several requests over a two week period, the only response has been a three-sentence statement.

Concerns are emerging that local benefits are at risk of slipping away in all states.

Continuous improvement and lean programs, once considered novelties, are now part of the everyday landscape of defence contracting.

RADM Burton saw no problems with the company’s ability to deliver two versions of the ship within a similar timeframe.