Tag: ADF
Armor Australia to manufacture next-gen combat helmets for ADF
Four South Australian firms will share in a total of $2.3 million in grants to invest in projects that build capabilities aligned with Defence’s...
Canberra-based XTEK wins contract for Wasp small unmanned aerial systems fleet
Australian defence company XTEK has secured a Government contract to provide repairs, maintenance and support services for the Australian Defence Force’s growing fleet of...
Australian industry to deliver new air defence system for ADF
Defence has announced an acquisition contract with Raytheon Australia to provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with new short range ground based air defence...
Austal hands over second Guardian Class Patrol Boat to the ADF
Austal has announced the delivery of the second Guardian Class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence (ADF).
The vessel is the second...
Commonwealth announces major munitions contracts
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has entered into two significant munitions contracts with a combined value of over $144 million.
The first contract was signed...
Lockheed Martin Australia delivers two F-35A deployable cabins to ADF
Lockheed Martin Australia has delivered the first two of 15 F-35A Deployable Duty Facility (DDF) cabins to the Australian Department of Defence.
Built by the Hunter-based company Varley...
Defence launches $17m grants program for Australian SMEs
Defence Industry Minister Steven Ciobo has announced the launch of a dedicated annual grants program aimed at building a deeper and broader Australian defence...
GA-ASI selected to provide Australia’s first armed remotely piloted aircraft system
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has been selected by the Australian Government to provide Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for the Australian Defence...
Safran Electronics opens high-tech workshop in Sydney’s south
Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia (SEDA) has opened a new facility in Botany that will house testing and maintenance equipment to support the Australian...
New Defence Innovation Hub investment to boost Australian industry
Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne MP, has announced a further three Defence Innovation Hub contracts aimed at to enhancing Defence capability through innovation.
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