Australian P-8A Advanced Aircraft Contract executed by the United States Navy
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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced the United States Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Senator Johnston said this key Defence procurement would allow the withdrawal of the ageing AP-3C Orion fleet, and enable Boeing US to place lead time orders in support of ...
Government approves acquisition of replacement aviation fire trucks
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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced the Government has approved the acquisition of a replacement aviation fire truck for the Australian Defence Force’s Titan Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle fleet.
Senator Johnston said the 28 new aviation fire trucks are capable of aircraft crash rescue and emergency respo...
Base services contracts signed
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The signing of the final five contracts for support services at Defence bases today has signalled the end of the largest single procurement of its type undertaken by the Commonwealth.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence the Hon Darren Chester MP said the contract signing brought to conclusion the multi-billion dollar Base Service...
Airbus Group Australia Pacific new headquarters opened in Canberra
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Leading local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace Limited has been rebranded as Airbus Group Australia Pacific, marking the occasion with the formal opening of a new headquarters complex in Canberra.
The new offices were officially opened this morning by the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon. David Johnston.
Following the lead taken...
Thales awarded the Navy’s Adelaide Class guided missile frigate’s (FFG) Group Maintenance Contract.
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Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced that Thales Australia Ltd has been awarded the Navy’s Adelaide Class guided missile frigate’s (FFG) Group Maintenance Contract.
Senator Johnston said the contract will be for an initial period of four and half years with the potential for contract extensions to an anticipated value ...
KBR wins LHD sustainment contract
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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced an Australian company had been awarded a multi‑million dollar contract to sustain Australia’s new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ships.
Kellogg, Brown & Root Pty Ltd (KBR) has been awarded the key contract to provide Capability Support Coordinator (CSC) services for the LHDs ...
Forgacs to provide a Landing Craft to Tonga
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A contract worth almost $5 million between the Defence Materiel Organisation and Newcastle-based shipbuilder Forgacs Engineering Pty Ltd, for the manufacture of a 30 metre Landing Craft Medium, to be gifted to the Kingdom of Tonga by the Australian Government has been welcomed by the Minister for Defence, Senator David Johnston.
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New Rheinmetall trucks delivered to NZDF units
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Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the first batch of new Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles have been delivered to NZDF units.
“It is great to see these vehicles being used by the NZDF just 12 months on from when they were purchased,” says Dr Coleman.
“The Government achieved a fast delivery and ensured value for money...
Japan, Indonesia buy Bushmaster
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Thales Australia has secured sales of its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle to Indonesia and Japan, marking the first Asian orders of the 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle.
The sale to Indonesia was concluded, but not announced, in late 2013 and features three Bushmaster troop variants that were delivered to the Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassu...
Marand delivers first vertical tails for F-35 Lightning II
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A ceremony was held today at Australian company, Marand, commemorating the delivery of the first ship of Australian made F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter vertical tails.
The Honourable Dr. Denis Napthine, Premier of Victoria and The Honourable Michael Ronaldson, Senator for Victoria representing the Defence Minister were among the distingu...
