Defence Secretary Dennis Richardson confirmed that a decision on the preferred solution for the Future Frigate will be made in the ‘first half of 2018’ during the latest round of Senate Estimates hearings.

Rheinmetall Defence and defence systems integrator Tectonica Australia have announced the development of technology designed to increase awareness and protection for Australian troops in combat.

First announced at the opening of the Land Forces convention in September, SA’s plans to develop a Land Integration and Innovation Centre have begun to take shape.

Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19, consisting of only Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons, has been officially formed and will soon operate out of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville in a first for the US Navy.

The US Government has selected Lockheed Martin Australia to provide high frequency Over the Horizon Radar technology to the US Naval Research Laboratory.

Boeing has installed a new P-8A Poseidon training centre at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington State, US, as the base begins preparations for the arrival of P-8 aircraft beginning in 2017.

Deep maintenance on Army’s CH-47F Chinooks will be carried out by Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) from 1 January 2017.

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Christopher Pyne’s exact responsibilities and those of his Defence colleagues Marise Payne and Dan Tehan have only just been released.

On October 7, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia announced HI Fraser the winner in the Innovation, Research and Development category of the 2016 Australian Engineering Excellence awards.

Three Australian teams have delivered outstanding results at the world finals of the 12th F1 in Schools competition, held in Austin, Texas.

DST Group researchers have demonstrated semi-autonomous and tele-operation of two modified Jeeps at Woomera.

A Request for Tender has been issued for the supply of simulation services under a standing offer arrangement.

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The Federal Government will retain ownership of submarine and ship builder and sustainer ASC with its full separation into three disparate entities to be completed in 2017.

The Army’s third Innovation Day showcased offerings from 25 companies across the theme of manned/unmanned teaming (MUM-T).