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HMAS Watson redevelopment work commences

Work has started on the A$430.5 million HMAS Watson redevelopment, marking a major milestone for a project set to deliver significant benefits and hundreds...

Turkey’s MILSAR detects drifting mines from Ukraine-Russia conflict

"Drifting mines" that appeared in the Black Sea following the Ukraine-Russia conflict pose an important security risk. MILSAR SAR/MTI Radar developed by Meteksan Defense...
Exail opens new office

Exail creates robotics, maritime autonomy internship with Flinders University

Exail has launched a research internship partnership with South Australia’s Flinders University, focused on deepening understanding of maritime autonomy and robotics. The partnership, forged...
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Mike Deeks named group MD for Blue Ocean Monitoring

Mike Deeks has been appointed group managing director of Blue Ocean Monitoring (BOM), a global leader in unmanned underwater technologies. Leading company director Mary...
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Bundeswehr successfully concludes laser weapon trials at sea

After integration of the laser weapon demonstrator (LWD) onboard the German frigate “SACHSEN” in June 2022, the trials of the LWD at sea have...

Naval Group Australia achieves ISO 9001 certification

Naval Group Australia achieves ISO 9001 certificationNaval Group Australia has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, providing the organisation with a strong foundation in which to...
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AUKUS partners propose new rules for defence trade

On May 1, the United States, together with Australia and the United Kingdom, published proposed changes to their systems of defence trade controls for...

ANAO report misses the target

  ANAO report misses the target  The ANAO report Naval construction programs—mobilisation released on 14 May is a worthy attempt to summarise the issues that must be...
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AMETEK SCP Announces Partnership with BAE Systems Australia

AMETEK SCP Announces Partnership with BAE Systems Australia  The Companies are Partnering to Develop Sovereign Capabilities for the Australian Submarine FleetAMETEK SCP, a leader in highly...

Appointments to the Luerssen Australia Board

Appointments to the Luerssen Australia Board One of Australia’s most respected military figures with a 40-year record of distinguished service, and a former long-serving Federal...

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