Tag: Defence and Aerospace Industries
Defence spending must go on, says Beazley
The former Federal Labor leader Kim Beazley says the Government cannot afford to allow the financial slowdown to delay its defence spending plans.[MORE]
Govt working on US defence-trade treaty: Fitzgibbon
The federal Minister for Defence says the defence industry in Bendigo is strong and the Government is working to secure a treaty with the US which will improve export opportunities.[MORE]
Unis join in defence electronics push
There are plans for Adelaide to become a national centre for defence electronics systems.[MORE]
Govt should be defending Joint Strike Fighters: Opposition
The Opposition has demanded the Government release its air combat review into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.[MORE]
Joint Strike Fighters must deliver: Fitzgibbon
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has given no commitment to going ahead with buying the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.[MORE]
F-111 inquiry hearings end in Canberra
Senate inquiry hearings into the controversial F-111 reseal-deseal maintenance program have ended in Canberra. [MORE]
Work set to begin on propellant factory
Work will start on the new defence force propellant manufacturing facility at Mulwala at the end of the month.[MORE]
SA 'well-placed' in tough economic times
An economist says SA is well-placed to cope with a global economic downturn.[MORE]
Boost for Orion aircraft fleet
Australia's maritime patrol aircraft, the P3-C Orions, will be upgraded.[MORE]
Defence contract recall threatens jobs
New South Wales Hunter Valley engineering company Varley may need to cut jobs after the recall of a major Defence Department contract.[MORE]
Opposition says BAE to blame for failed defence contract
The Federal Opposition says it is not to blame for the recall of a major defence contract, saying the company that won the tender can no longer deliver on its commitment. [MORE]
Sonar deal for destroyer fleet
A contract to fit sonar systems for the Air Warfare Destroyer fleet to be built in Adelaide has been awarded to Ultra Electronics.[MORE]
Despite tests, Iran missile path uncertain: analysts
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The US wants to step up efforts to extend its missile defence system into Europe in response to recent tests by Iran.[MORE]
Defence upgrade not linked to sawmill closure: Minister
The Federal Govt says there is no link between its announcement of a Scottsdale Defence facility upgrade and Gunns' decision to close a local sawmill.[MORE]
Defence boost raises job, inflation concerns
A report says SA's long-term focus on defence could raise employment and inflation concerns.[MORE]
Bendigo firm wins $15m Dutch defence contract
A Bendigo defence manufacturer in central Victoria has secured a $15 million contract to supply troop carrying vehicles to the Netherlands.[MORE]
UK is world's biggest arms dealer
UK Government says Britain was the world's biggest arms dealer last year.[MORE]
Upgrade sought for Defence labs
The Defence Science and Technology laboratories at Scottsdale in North East Tasmania have been earmarked for a $3 million upgrade.[MORE]
Aust lags in space race: Andy Thomas
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Astronaut Andy Thomas warns a Senate inquiry that Australia now lags behind third-world countries on space research.[MORE]
Russia, Europe may team up for moon flights
Russia and Europe are teaming up to build a spaceship which will fly astronauts to the moon, Russia said on Wednesday, although the European Space Agency struck a more cautious note.[MORE]
New money scarce for Labor's Defence promises
Defence is to meet most of Labor's pre-election defence commitments by reallocating funds from within the department.[MORE]
Defence cleared over fatal HMAS Westralia fire
The Commonwealth Ombudsman says an investigation has found there is no evidence to support claims the Defence Department failed to act on a warning that could have prevented a fatal fire on HMAS Westralia off Perth almost a decade ago.[MORE]
Business booming for Orica explosives
Leading explosives producer Orica has posted a jump in earnings, due to improved productivity and higher sales.[MORE]
Canada rejects sale of space tech to US firm
The Canadian Government has rejected the proposed sale of high profile space technology to a United States arms manufacturer.[MORE]
Vic company lands $80m defence contract
A central Victorian defence contractor has won an $80 million contract to supply body armour to Australian troops.[MORE]
