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LATEST DEFENCE AND INDUSTRY NEWS


BOEING UNCREWED TEAMING AIRCRAFT ADVANCES FLIGHT TESTING

Details Written by Boeing Australia Category: Boeing Published: 17 November 2021

Australia ,  Nov 4, 2021 - Boeing [NYSE:BA] Australia has expanded its
flight-test program of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, with two aircraft
successfully completing separate flight missions at the Woomera Range Complex
recently.


QINETIQ LAUNCHES GLOBAL SKILLS TRANSFER PROGRAM

Details Written by Jackie Appleyard Category: Defence Industry Published: 17
November 2021

QinetiQ has launched a global skills transfer program, aimed at expanding local
Test & Evaluation (T&E) expertise to support increasingly complex projects in
Australia.

QinetiQ’s new sovereign skills transfer program will leverage the defence
contractor’s global Test & Evaluation and Range Management expertise, enhancing
their ability to support increasingly complex T&E projects in Australia.


AURECON AND ASHURST FORM INDUSTRY FIRST ADVISORY ALLIANCE IN RESPONSE TO
BUSINESS LEADERS’ DEMAND FOR COMPLEX RISK SOLUTIONS

Details Written by Danielle Bond Category: Aurecon Published: 17 November 2021

International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has announced an
industry first alliance with global law firm Ashurst, offering integrated
strategic, technical and legal expertise for business leaders facing a range of
complex challenges, including the transition to net zero.

Aurecon CEO, William Cox, said that the first-of-its-kind alliance will
seamlessly combine engineering, technical and legal advisory solutions to
clients, bringing them the best of both worlds.


RHEINMETALL AND INTRACOM DEFENSE JOIN FORCES TO COOPERATE IN VEHICLE-BASED C4I
SYSTEMS

Details Written by Rheinmetall Category: Rheinmetall Published: 17 November 2021

Rheinmetall and Intracom Defense of Greece have agreed to cooperate closely in
the field of vehicle-based C4I systems.

The two companies will coordinate their activities for joint development and
marketing of a vehicle-based C4I system to jointly address the needs of their
domestic and international markets. Both partners complement each other in ideal
fashion: while Rheinmetall Electronics concentrates on command and communication
systems for communication between vehicles and the chain of command, Intracom
Defense is a globally acknowledged specialist for intercom systems that enable
crewmembers to communicate with each other.


RHEINMETALL AND THALES TO CONTINUE TAKING CARE OF TIGER HELICOPTER SIMULATORS IN
FRANCE AND GERMANY

Details Written by Rheinmetall Category: Rheinmetall Published: 17 November 2021

Together with its partner Thales, Rheinmetall will continue to look after the
helicopter simulators used for training crews of the Tiger attack helicopter. In
summer 2021, a contract to this effect was awarded through OCCAR, the European
procurement organization. This integrated service support contract, which for
Rheinmetall represents sales in the low double-digit million-euro range, runs
from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025.


TEAM NOVA PART OF GLOBAL TEAM RECOGNISED FOR UNIQUE SEA RESCUE PROJECT

Details Written by Jackie Appleyard Category: QINETIQ Published: 17 November
2021

QinetiQ Australia and Nova Systems are proud to be part of the team in line for
a global award in the United States for building unique capability for the Royal
Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon aircraft in sea rescues.

New, highly effective UNI-PAC III water-activated containers developed by the
team led by US-based Life Support International were supplied to the RAAF in
August this year.


LOCKHEED SAYS LMXT BRIDGE TANKER’S RANGE AND REFUELING GEAR SET IT APART

Details Written by John A. Tirpak Category: Lockheed Martin Published: 20
September 2021

Officially launching its bid to supply the Air Force’s KC-Y “bridge” tanker,
Lockheed Martin said its solution would offer the service longer range and
persistence than current tankers by virtue of the aircraft’s larger size. To
sweeten the deal, if Lockheed Martin wins the KC-Y contest, Airbus will build
A330 airliners, on which the LMXT is based, in the U.S. at the same location.


MILCIS 2021 POSTPONEMENT NOTIFICATION

Details Written by MilCIS Category: Defence Industry Published: 20 September
2021

With continuing outbreaks of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in major regions
across the country, border closures still in effect, and a high level of
uncertainty regarding allowable national travel in November, it has become
evident that MilCIS 2021 can no longer be conducted as an in-person event in
November, even in the reduced format we have planned for over the last 6 months.


AUSTRALIA TO PURSUE NUCLEAR ATTACK SUBS IN NEW AGREEMENT WITH U.S., U.K.

Details Written by Mallory Shelbourne and Sam LaGrone - UNSI Category:
Department of Defence Published: 15 September 2021



As part of a new trilateral security arrangement between the U.S., U.K. and
Australia – known as AUKUS – the U.S. and U.K. will support an Australian push
to purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines for its fleet.

Nuclear-powered submarines are largely regarded as the most survivable weapon
against the Chinese fleet in the South China Sea, where U.S. Navy and Marine
Corps officials expect a potential conflict with Beijing could occur.
Nuclear-powered boats can travel much longer distances and operate underwater
for longer periods of time than conventionally-powered submarines, making them
ideal for the vast distances in the Indo-Pacific.


IN-SPACE MISSIONS, A SMALLSAT COMPANY, WILL BE ACQUIRED BY BAE SYSTEMS

Details Written by Adam Nowacki Category: BAE Systems Published: 20 September
2021

According to a press release issued on September 14, BAE Systems will buy
In-Space Missions. This firm recently secured a contract to create a military
satellite for the United Kingdom. BAE Systems has announced that it will
purchase In-Space Missions to improve its ability to make small satellites for
private and government customers. Either of the parties involved did not
disclose the deal’s value.


THE AUSTRALIA-U.S. MINISTERIAL CONSULTATIONS JOINT STATEMENT: AN UNBREAKABLE
ALLIANCE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY

Details Written by Miniister for Foreign Affairs Category: Foreign Affairs
Published: 20 September 2021

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin hosted
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women Marise Payne and Minister
for Defence Peter Dutton on September 16 in Washington D.C. for the 31st
Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN 2021).


BOEING AND RMIT PARTNER TO BUILD SPACE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Details Written by Boeing Category: Boeing Published: 20 September 2021

Australia’s space manufacturing capability will be significantly bolstered with
the signing of an agreement to merge Boeing’s proven global expertise in space
product development with RMIT’s world-leading advanced manufacturing research.


RHEINMETALL NEW STRATEGIC PARTNER OF THE BUNDESWEHR FOR DEPLOYED OPERATIONS
SUPPORT – NEW LINE OF BUSINESS LAUNCHED

Details Written by Oliver Hoffmann Category: Rheinmetall Published: 20 September
2021


 The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a framework contract as part of
its “Deployed Operations Support” project. The agreement was concluded in August
2021 with the Federal Office for Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and
Bundeswehr Services (BAIUDBw). Germany’s armed forces will be able to count on a
reliable partner to set up, operate and, when necessary, dismantle operational
infrastructure.


BOEING PARTNERSHIP SET TO HELP TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES
STRAIT ISLANDER WOMEN AND GIRLS

Details Written by Karinne Cilento Category: Boeing Published: 20 September 2021



Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has partnered with Netball Queensland’s
award-winning First Nations program, Diamond Spirit, to create performance and
career pathways for young women and girls.

Diamond Spirit boosts the physical, emotional and cultural wellbeing of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander female students in years 7 to 12, guiding
them toward meaningful education outcomes – through the power of netball.


AURORA LABS TO PRINT MARINE COMPONENTS FOR HUNTER CLASS FRIGATE PROGRAM

Details Written by Navy Recognition Category: Defence Industry Published: 02
August 2021

According to a press release published by A3D on July 28, 2021, the firm is
pleased to announce its engagement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia to print
trial marine components for commercial evaluation for its Hunter Class Frigate
Program (HCFP).


SILENTIUM SECURES CONTRACT TO DELIVER PASSIVE RADAR SYSTEMS FOR ARMY

Details Written by Silentium Defence Category: Defence Industry Published: 02
August 2021

Silentium Defence has secured a (AU) $7.4 million contract from the Department
of Defence to supply its MAVERICK M-series passive radar system to the
Australian Army for capability development and evaluation activities. 


CAMCOPTER HAS EYES IN THE SKY DURING TALISMAN SABRE

Details Written by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe Category: Navy Published: 02
August 2021

Apart from an MH-60R helicopter, HMAS Ballarat also carries an
S-100 Schiebel Camcopter, an unmanned aerial vehicle that offers enhanced
surveillance capability at sea.

A small detachment from 822X Squadron at the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Air
Arm is conducting trials with the 3.1-m long rotorcraft as part of Exercise
Talisman Sabre (TS21).


BAE SYSTEMS RECEIVES $117 MILLION CONTRACT FOR NEXT-GEN LRASM MISSILE SEEKERS

Details Written by Naval News Category: BAE Systems Published: 02 August 2021

BAE Systems has received a $117 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce
next-generation missile seekers for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
The seeker technology enables LRASM to detect and engage specific maritime
targets in contested environments with less dependence on traditional navigation
systems. The next-generation seeker design reduces overall missile costs.


DOD ISSUES COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE FOR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

Details Written by KATE POLIT Category: USA Published: 01 August 2021

The Department of Defense (DoD) confirmed yesterday that all military members
and civilian personnel will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, or face
regular testing and social distancing requirements.

The announcement came hours after President Biden issued a mandate for Federal
employees and onsite contractors to get COVID-19 vaccinations and confirm their
vaccination status.


COLLINS AEROSPACE TO SUPPORT NEXT PHASE OF AUSTRALIA’S LAND 17 PROGRAM

Details Written by Matt Brown Category: Defence Industry Published: 01 August
2021

Collins Aerospace has been awarded a contract to supply the next generation
Digital Terminal Control Systems (DTCS) under the Australian Defence Land 17
Phase 2 program.
This is a follow on from the original Phase 1 program that Collins have been
supporting for over 10 years. The DTCS is a targeting system utilised by Joint
Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) and Joint Forward Observers (JFOs) to
request and coordinate support missions delivered by land, sea or air platforms.


AMERICA EXPEDITIONARY STRIKE GROUP CONCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN TALISMAN SABRE

Details Written by Lt. Cmdr. Sherrie A. Flippin, ESG-7 Category: General
Published: 01 August 2021

CORAL SEA- - USS America (LHA 6) Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), after two
weeks of large-scale multinational maritime operations and exercises alongside
partner nations and allies, concluded Talisman Sabre 21, July 31.

During Talisman Sabre 21 the America ARG-MEU team integrated with the Royal
Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, and
Republic of Korea Navy for maritime operations further enhancing our ability to
respond to crises as part of a joint or combined effort.

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