Tag: Naval Shipbuilding Plan
Defence set to acquire new amphibious fleet with $800m investment
The Morrison Government announced today its plans to invest $800 million on acquiring two new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft.
With the...
Government to invest $1bn to boost maritime security and broaden Australia’s weapons manufacturing base
The Federal Government announced that it would invest $1 billion to commence the early development of advanced guided weapons to modernise the Navy’s platforms...
WA company Altrad Services secures Hunter Class Frigate contract
West Australian firm Altrad Services has secured a contract to provide blast and paint services for the prototyping phase of the Government’s Hunter Class...
Saab Australia wins contract to deliver next-gen combat management system to Navy
Defence has signed an Enterprise Partnering Agreement with Saab Australia to deliver their ‘Next Generation’ Combat Management System.
A critical element of a ship’s fighting...
Raytheon secures new Defence contract
Raytheon Australia has inked a six-year agreement with Defence to provide combat system engineering support services to the Royal Australian Navy.
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said...
Naval Shipbuilding Plan to boost Australia’s economy, according to report
A new report into the Hunter class future frigate program has found that the Government's Naval Shipbuilding Plan will provide a strong boost to...
Saab, Lockheed Martin named system integration partners for Hunter Class Frigate
Saab Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia have been selected by BAE Systems to be part of a team that will deliver the Hunter Class...
New sonar trials and testing facility to be established in Tasmania
Thales Australia, the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College and AMOG Consulting have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to investigate the possibility of establishing...
Ai Group Defence Council: Australian defence industry ready to take on Naval Shipbuilding Plan...
The Ai Group Defence Council is convinced that the Australian industry has both the capability and the capacity to meet the Naval Shipbuilding Plan...
Local naval industry faces new crisis, Minister says
Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith has once again raised concerns that local shipbuilders such as ASC and Austal could miss out on the lucrative...
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