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Thales strengthening local munitions capability with new agreements

Thales Australia has today expanded their partnership with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) to offer the latest munitions solutions to Australian Defence Force. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, congratulated Thales Australia and welcomed their agreement…

Speech to Chief of Army's LAND FORCES Seminar

Building a Resilient and Rules-Based Security Community in the Indo-Pacific Region Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. To members of the international military leadership who are here today; to the Chief of the Australian Defence Force, General Angus Campbell; to current and former members of the…

Proven Defence provider Electro Optic Systems choser for Boxer

Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been chosen as the supplier of remote weapon stations for the Australian Army’s new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV). Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, was delighted to make this announcement today at the EOS stand at…

Call for Aussie Defence companies to apply for worldwide recognition

Australian defence companies will again be provided the opportunity to showcase their world-class capabilities around the globe, with applications opening today for the third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, called on Australian…

LAND FORCES 2018: Boosting the Armies of Australia, friends and allies

International industry exposition LAND FORCES 2018 kicks off next week, running from 4−6 September at the Adelaide Convention Centre showcasing equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said this year LAND…

Construction of new Joint Strike Fighter maintenance facility in Queensland

TAE Aerospace will develop a Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility (TEMF) in Bundamba, south-east Queensland, which will support in-country sustainment of Australia’s fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike fighter jets. The TEMF will enable deeper-level maintenance, where JSF F135 engine modules are…

Advance in time-keeping clocks up Eureka win

Technology using a pure sapphire crystal to accurately measure time has taken out the 2018 Defence Science and Technology (DST) Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today congratulated Professor Andre Luiten and his team…

Australian steel maker Bisalloy a magnet for success

In another sign of success for Australia’s Defence industry, Bisalloy today announced its best year of defence exports in over a decade.   With a significant increase of 56 percent in sales compared to last year, Bisalloy also achieved a major milestone with sales of defence grade steel at a…

Agreement leads to infinite possibilities

State-of-the-art multi-spectral simulation software, developed by Defence Science and Technology (DST), has been licensed to Adelaide SME Consilium Technology to be marketed globally as Infinite Studio. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, today announced the signing of the licensing…

A NIFTI solution for RAAF

A novel flight instrumentation kit that will revolutionise testing and evaluation was today officially handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The handover occurred during SCINDICATE 2018 Defence Science and Technology’s (DST) laboratories open day for industry in Melbourne. Minister…

Local maintenance for the Taipan

Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has now selected Fisherman’s Bend in inner Melbourne as the site for a helicopter repair and overhaul facility. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the facility will be capable of servicing Australia’s Multi-Role Helicopter, Taipan, as…

Land 400 Phase 3 - Request for Tender now open

Joint media release Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne Minister for Defence Industry, The Hon Christopher Pyne MP   The multi-billion dollar project to replace Army’s M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers has taken another step forward with the formal release of the Request…