Enhancing soldier protection

The DSTO has opened a new $4 million facility in Melbourne to test combat clothing worn by Australian soldiers.

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. Premium

King to lead DMO?

Acting DMO chief, Warren King is tipped to take on the role full time.

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. Premium

Marand buys Production Parts assets

22 staff who lost their jobs in Production Parts shut down have been re-hired by Marand after they bought the company’s assets.

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. Premium

New listings on defencesuppliers.com.au

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

EPE commence demonstration days

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. Premium

General Dynamics introduces new Mobile Routers

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. Premium

Connectors and cables

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

Rohde & Schwarz hit the road

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. Premium

Australian F1 in Schools races to victory

Australia’s F1 in Schools World Champions, the PentaGliders from Tasmania.

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

$620m Army Barracks opened

Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Senator David Feeney and Lieutenant General David Morrison, cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony of Horseshoe Barracks at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

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. Premium

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Australia considers Triton UAS acquisition

The US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.
Defence officials have announced that the government will issue a Letter of Request to the US to gain access to detailed cost, capability and availability information on the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft.