Thomas Global Systems unveils MRACS armoured vehicle computing system
Thomas Global Systems has expanded its sovereign armoured vehicle systems capability with the release of Australia’s first C2ISR Modular Reconfigurable Armoured Vehicle Computing System, MRACS. MRACS has been selected for an Australian military vehicle program, with deliveries commencing in...
Army regional support craft on tap for far north Queensland
The government announced Wednesday (12 August) that it will acquire an Australian made 12.5 metre regional support craft to boost border protection in far north Queensland. Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said the regional support craft, which will be...
HENSOLDT, Iveco Defence Vehicles debut MUV demonstrator
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and Italian vehicle manufacturer Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have unveiled their Military Utility Vehicle (MUV) concept demonstrator. The MUV has a modular sensor fusion platform that can be used in the civilian and military sectors...
From the Magazine: IN CONVERSATION WITH CHIEF OF ARMY LT. GEN. SIMON STUART
Kym: Let’s start with current events and the Defence Strategic Review. What is the process for engaging with Army?
LTGEN Stuart: The reviewers are fully independent – and we are supplying answers to their questions. I’ve done that face-to-face, as...
Thales develops the future of soldier weapon systems in Lithgow
Thales develops the future of soldier weapon systems in LithgowThales is building on more than a century of small arms manufacture in Lithgow in developing the soldier weapon systems of the future.
The digitised battlespace will require a...
CAE advances to Phase II prototype for U.S. Army Soldier Virtual Trainer
CAE USA has been awarded the U.S. Army’s Phase II rapid prototyping effort supporting the Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) program.The Other Transactional Authority award is a 20-month effort to finalise the prototype of the Weapons Skills Development, the SVT...
Hammer falls on auction of ex-ADF equipment
Hammer falls on auction of ex-ADF equipment
The hammer has fallen on the auction of a number of ex-ADF aircraft and support equipment, with "hundreds" of potential buyers having gone to Avalon Airport near Geelong in Victoria for the purpose...
Penten opens permanent office in WA
Penten has officially opened a new office in Osborne Park, Perth, Western Australia. Joined by Minister for Veterans Affairs & Defence Personnel Matt Keogh to cut the ribbon, Penten’s permanent secure presence in WA is now officially open...
RUAG Australia selected for Defence Industry Secondment Program
RUAG Australia has been chosen to host their first secondee in 2021 for the Defence Industry Secondment Program (DISP). The DISP is an innovative two-way educational process for secondees to develop and enhance their relationship with Australian businesses delivering...
Lockheed Martin Australia sponsors Melbourne Space Program
Lockheed Martin Australia has announced its 12-month sponsorship of the Melbourne Space Program (MSP), a not-for-profit dedicated to developing Australia’s future space leaders. This partnership is representative of Lockheed Martin Australia’s ongoing commitment to nurture and empower the next...
