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Governor General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC (Retd), together with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Mr Tony Abbott, MP, were the guests of honour today as Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) was welcomed into service in the Royal Australian Navy. The Australian White En...

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 16, 2014 – The first vertical tails manufactured by Australian company, Marand, were installed Nov. 13 on the F-35 Lightning II known as AF-73 in Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas.                &...

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The Royal Australian Navy’s newest maritime combat helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ has been on display today flying from its home in the Shoalhaven to Sydney and around Sydney Harbour. Defence Minister David Johnston said the new helicopter is part of an eventual fleet of 24 and is the next generation submarine...

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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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Entrust Datacard Debuts as New Corporate Brand that Showcases Solutions Focused on Trusted Identities and Secure Transactions Paris, France—(4 Nov. 2014)—Datacard Group and Entrust today announced a new company name, logo and corporate brand identity at CARTES Secure Connexions 2014 in Paris, France. Celebrating decades of industry...

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Cubic to Deliver Next-Generation Training Technology to the Royal Australian Air Force SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Nov. 5, 2014 – Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) announced today that it was awarded a new contract valued at more than $20 million from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the fifth generation Air Combat Maneuvering Instr...

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Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, NUSHIP Canberra has been farewelled from Melbourne as she departs for Sydney. NUSHIP Canberra departed BAE Systems Williamstown shipyard en route to her Sydney homeport. Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren King said this milestone represents the exce...

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A new report undertaken by the Ministry of Defence has identified a number of ways to optimise relationships with the Defence industry. The report was launched today by the Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter at the Defence Industry Conference being held in Wellington from 21-22 October. Initiated by the previous Minister of Defence, the repo...

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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced he has given Combined Pass approval for an interim Tactical Data Link for the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters in service with the Australian Army. Under LAND 2089 Phase 3B, a total of 21 Tiger helicopters will be upgraded with a tactical information exchange solution that further...

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The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has accepted Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, NUSHIP Canberra. DMO Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren King said the acceptance of this ship is a significant project milestone that will result in this ship entering service by the end of 2014. “The LHD is an excellent capab...