Yearly Archives: 2023

Three of the country’s largest defence companies have signed an agreement with the Department of Defence that will secure the growth of a long-term Combat Systems Integration (CSI) capability for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) major surface combatants. BAE Systems Australia, Lockheed Martin Australia, Saab Australia and Defence have signed a CSI Collaboration Agreement (CCA), that will see the integration of the complex combat systems for the RAN's existing guided missile destroyers and Hunter class frigates undertaken in Australia. The collaboration will support CSI in surface vessels fitted with the US Navy’s Aegis combat management system – produced by Lockheed ...

Major General Kathryn Toohey, AM, CSC has been appointed to the Defence SA Advisory Board, adding an expert voice on defence capability development to the state’s key defence agency. ­Defence SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Major General Kathryn Toohey, AM, CSC to the Defence SA Advisory Board (DSAAB). With more than 35 years’ experience as an ex Army signals corps officer across varied postings, Ms Toohey has a solid track record in overseeing Defence capability development projects. Announcing the appointment, Defence SA Chief Executive Richard Price has welcomed Ms Toohey and the expertise she will bring to ...

South Australian-headquartered Nova Systems has signed on as a partner to EPE to help deliver ongoing maintenance and support of two Weapons Technical Intelligence (WTI) labs, as part of the Land 154 Phase 2 sustainment program. An Australian-first, the WTI facilities are a series of deployable containers, consisting predominantly of specialist scientific laboratory equipment. They can be transported and utilised on-scene, allowing for rapid assessment of weapons effects and explosive devices. Similar facilities developed overseas have enabled the rapid deployment of counter-measures during operations to protect Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and allied forces. Nova Systems Chief Operating Officer Steven ...