Tag: Defence and Aerospace Industries
Thales' workers consider strike
More than 200 workers at a Bendigo defence manufacturer, Thales Australia, have voted for the right to take industrial action over stalled negotiations. [MORE]
France to build Russia two warships
France will build at least two high-tech amphibious assault ships for the Russian navy, president Nicolas Sarkozy has announced.[MORE]
Defence Force uniforms to be Made in Australia
The Federal Government says it has signed new contracts with Australian manufacturers to supply the Defence Force with uniforms.[MORE]
Defence grounds new chopper fleet
The Federal Government has confirmed its new fleet of Army helicopters has been grounded because of engine problems.[MORE]
Soldiers lose their soles during Anzac march
A North Queensland MP is calling for an investigation after dozens of soldiers' boots fell apart during an Anzac Day parade.[MORE]
Discovery returns to Earth
The space shuttle Discovery has safely returned to Earth after a two-week mission to the International Space Station.[MORE]
Thales holds out for defence contract
A Bendigo-based defence manufacturer hopes to hear by June whether it will be shortlisted for a lucrative defence contract.[MORE]
Gates backs JSF project
The United States is insisting the delays and cost blowouts associated with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) project have not affected its capability. [MORE]
Defence buys seven new choppers
The Federal Government has signed a $500 million contract with the US Army to procure seven new Chinook helicopters.[MORE]
US confident Australia will stick with strike fighter
The chief weapons buyer for the United States Pentagon says he is confident Australia and seven other countries will all stick with the F-35 joint strike fighter project, despite cost blowouts and delays.[MORE]
Fighter jet program faces budget blowout
There has been more criticism of the Joint Strike Fighter program, with concerns raised about budget blowouts and delays.[MORE]
F-111 bombers to the scrap heap
The Defence Department has issued a tender for the scrapping of 13 of Australia's legendary F-111 fighter bombers.[MORE]
New defence ministry promised for SA
Labor has promised to set up a new ministry in SA focused on the defence industry.[MORE]
NASA to boost Australian bases
NASA will build two new space tracking dishes worth about $100 million as part of its ongoing commitment to Australian bases. [MORE]
Big defence facility opens in Adelaide
South Australia's new Techport shipbuilding facility at Osborne has been officially opened by Premier Mike Rann, with US Deputy Secretary of Defence Bill Lynn on hand for the launch.[MORE]
Govt rejects defence contract 'catch up' claims
The Federal Government has rubbished Opposition claims that a Bendigo business in central Victoria has been left behind in bidding for a significant defence contract.[MORE]
Mayor backs defence uniform decision
The Wangaratta Mayor has welcomed news a north Victoria textile plant that makes fabric for defence uniforms will not lose business to China.[MORE]
Gates sacks head of strike fighter program
United States Defence Secretary Robert Gates has defended his decision to sack the head of the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, Major General David Heinz.[MORE]
SA pushing to design next sub fleet
SA pushes to design the next submarine fleet, rather than just assemble the subs.[MORE]
Rudd opens destroyer shipyard upgrade
Kevin Rudd opens a $120 million upgrade of the ASC shipyard in Adelaide.[MORE]
Aerospace industry weathers global crisis
Manufacturing has taken a hit during the financial crisis but the aerospace industry continues to land contracts worth tens of millions of dollars.[MORE]
Uncertain future for defence company
A defence company says it is still negotiating with the Federal Government about the future of its Nowra maintenance contract.[MORE]
WA company in joint strike fighter deal
A West Australian company says a deal to provide parts for the joint strike fighter could be worth more than $700 million.[MORE]
Firms scope out potential Defence Dept deals
About 50 Bendigo businesses attended a forum last night, aiming to help them do business with the Defence Department.[MORE]
Govt urged to back Bendigo defence manufacturer
The Federal Opposition has lashed out at the Government for not supporting a Bendigo-based defence manufacturer in its bid for a Defence contract.[MORE]
