Tag: Defence Industry
Senator takes aim at Defence accountability
A Federal Government senator has hit out at what he has described as a lack of accountability in the Defence Department.[MORE]
Airport security boost takes off
Counter-terrorism police will be delivering security training at airports in north-west New South Wales this week.[MORE]
US confident Australia will stick with strike fighter
The chief weapons buyer for the United States Pentagon says he is confident Australia and seven other countries will all stick with the F-35 joint strike fighter project, despite cost blowouts and delays.[MORE]
Fighter jet program faces budget blowout
There has been more criticism of the Joint Strike Fighter program, with concerns raised about budget blowouts and delays.[MORE]
RAAF tests out Super Hornets
RAAF pilots have begun test flights of the new Super Hornet fighter jets at a US military base in California.[MORE]
New defence ministry promised for SA
Labor has promised to set up a new ministry in SA focused on the defence industry.[MORE]
Defence fears as Combet 'rescues Garrett'
The Australia Defence Association says the Prime Minister's decision to give Greg Combet extra duties will detract from his core work in Defence.[MORE]
Giant new Israeli drone can reach Iran
Israel unveils a new unmanned aircraft which can stay in the air for 24 hours and reach as far as Iran.[MORE]
Three schools to boost maths, science
Three high schools will play a special role in tackling a skills shortage in the local defence industry.[MORE]
Big defence facility opens in Adelaide
South Australia's new Techport shipbuilding facility at Osborne has been officially opened by Premier Mike Rann, with US Deputy Secretary of Defence Bill Lynn on hand for the launch.[MORE]
Govt rejects defence contract 'catch up' claims
The Federal Government has rubbished Opposition claims that a Bendigo business in central Victoria has been left behind in bidding for a significant defence contract.[MORE]
Defence shoots down Made in China reports
Minister for Defence Personnel Greg Combet says Australian soldiers' combat fatigues are not and will not be made in China.[MORE]
SA pushing to design next sub fleet
SA pushes to design the next submarine fleet, rather than just assemble the subs.[MORE]
NSW sets its sights on defence contracts
New South Wales is stalking the lion's share of $300 billion dollars of anticipated Federal Government spending on defence. [MORE]
Iraq orders probe into 'useless' bomb detectors
Iraq's Prime Minister orders investigation amid scandal over 'useless' $60,000 bomb detectors.[MORE]
Biden vows to appeal Blackwater ruling
US Vice-President Joe Biden has announced that American authorities will appeal against a court ruling dismissing manslaughter charges against five security guards from the Blackwater company accused of killing Iraqi civilians. [MORE]
Rudd opens destroyer shipyard upgrade
Kevin Rudd opens a $120 million upgrade of the ASC shipyard in Adelaide.[MORE]
World's biggest plane lands in Brisbane
The world's biggest plane will touch down in Brisbane today, with some expensive and high powered cargo onboard.[MORE]
Rann lobbies for sub design centre
Premier Mike Rann says it makes sense for a planned multi-billion-dollar submarine design centre to be in Adelaide where new submarines will be built.[MORE]
Destroyer builder begins pilot production run
A Hunter Valley shipbuilding company, chosen to build Australia's new air warfare destroyers, begins a pilot production run this week.[MORE]
Rudd urged to heed plea for more Afghan troops
The Defence Association says Australia must send more troops to Afghanistan in response to a plea from the British PM.[MORE]
Uncertain future for defence company
A defence company says it is still negotiating with the Federal Government about the future of its Nowra maintenance contract.[MORE]
Thales says deal signals more foreign contracts
A owner of a defence-manufacturing factory at Bendigo has signed a deal that could result in more foreign contracts for local small businesses. [MORE]
Defence department slashes support services
The Defence Department has been criticised over proposed cuts affecting support services for troops' families.[MORE]
Weapons maker funds school curriculum
Adelaide school under fire for reaching a deal with guided missile manufacturer to fund a new curriculum.[MORE]
