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The Government has finalised a forensic audit to quantify the level of cost and schedule overruns in the Air Warfare Destroyer Project. The most reliable estimates now suggest that the project will require an additional $1.2 billion to be completed, which will have to be funded at the expense of other Defence acquisitions. Delivery of the thr...

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Victorian based company, Marand, is one of the leading Australian suppliers on the F-35 JSF program providing the vertical tail component for the F-35 JSF aircraft which are being built at Lockheed Martin’s manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas. Australia’s JSF Division Director of Strategy and Industry, Ms Alison Petchell, said t...

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One hundred years after the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, more than 2,200 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on operations around the world. Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin said the ANZACs’ extraordinary determination and bravery at Gallipoli continued to inspire Australian service ...

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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today welcomed the announcement by the US Department of Defense that Australia has been selected to provide support to Joint Strike Fighters (F-35) in the Asia Pacific Region. Senator Johnston said with the JSF Program now maturing, the focus was increasingly turning to sustainment and how the aircraft...

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The Government has taken the next major step to put the $8.5 billion Air Warfare Destroyer program back on track to deliver critical capability for the Royal Australian Navy. Following a competitive procurement process, BAE Systems, Navantia SA and Raytheon Australia will take on increased roles in the Air Warfare Destroyer program for an inter...

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Representing the Chief of Air Force at the official media launch, Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld said next year’s airshow would pay tribute to the heroes of military aviation.   “In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings, the airshow will give special recognition to commemorating more than a century of military ...

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The Australian Government has begun the process of purchasing two additional C-17A Globemaster strategic airlift aircraft, Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston announced today. Senator Johnston said should the Government elect to exercise this option the two extra Globemasters would significantly enhance the Royal Australian Air Force&rsq...

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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced the United States Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Senator Johnston said this key Defence procurement would allow the withdrawal of the ageing AP-3C Orion fleet, and enable Boeing US to place lead time orders in support of ...

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Leading local defence manufacturer Australian Aerospace Limited has been rebranded as Airbus Group Australia Pacific, marking the occasion with the formal opening of a new headquarters complex in Canberra. The new offices were officially opened this morning by the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon. David Johnston. Following the lead taken...

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by Graeme Dunk In last month's editorial I wrote about Creating the Investment Environment.  One of the topics considered within this subject was to Level the Playing Field.  This aspect is considered further in this article.  A lot is written and spoken in Government and policy circles about the level playing field wi...