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NATIONAL NEWSLETTER No 8 of 2012

In this issue

AIDN NATIONAL NEWS AIDN-CANBERRA

AIDN-CANBERRA MEMBERS' NEWS AIDN-NEW SOUTH WALES

AIDN-NSW NEW MEMBERS AIDN-NSW MEMBERS' NEWS

AIDN-NORTHERN TERRITORY AIDN-NT NEW MEMBERS

AIDN-NT NEWS AIDN-QUEENSLAND

AIDN-QLD MEMBERS' NEWS DEFENCE TEAMING CENTRE (DTC)

DTC NEWS AIDN-VICTORIA

AIDN-VIC NEW MEMBERS AIDN-VIC MEMBERS' NEWS

AIDN-WESTERN AUSTRALIA AIDN-WA MEMBERS' NEWS

DEFENCE INDUSTRY NEWS GENERAL NEWS

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

AIDN NATIONAL NEWS

AIDN-CANBERRA

AIDN-Canberra MEMBERS' NEWS

XTEK ARMOUR TECHNOLOGY TO BE EVALUATED BY THE US DEFENSEDEPARTMENT

Recently XTEK announced that its XTClaveTM Armour Technology had beenselected by the United States (US) Department of Defense for testing andevaluation in FY 2013. The testing and evaluation process will be sponsored bythe US Army and will be conducted as part of the US Department of DefenseForeign Comparative Testing (FCT) Program.

XTEK’s participation in the FCT Program will focus on the evaluation of SmallArms Protective Inserts (SAPI) body armour plates that are fabricated using anisostatic high-pressure processing technique that is unique to XTEK’s novelXTclave™ armour technology process. This novel process has producedpersonal body armour products that have demonstrated promising ballisticperformance results with weight reduction and at lower production costs.

Funding of $1.2m has been approved by the US Department of Defense fortesting and evaluation of the XTclaveTM Project over the next two years.

There is also a very high possibility after passing the US testing and evaluationprocess, that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will begin acquiring this

AIDN National Meeting

The next AIDN National Meeting isscheduled to be held in Adelaide onThursday 6 December. The AIDNAGM will also be held on the sameday..

AIDN WebsiteHave you checked your entry on theAIDN web site under 'IndustrySearch' recently? AIDN is aware of alarge number of global primes,defence personnel etc who searchour web site looking for capability. Itis important to ensure that youinformation is accurate especiallyyour contact details. If you would likeany changes made please forwardthem to sue.smith@aidn.org.au

Upcoming Activities

ADM Social Media in the DefenceEnvironment5 – 6 December 2012

Realm Hotel, Canberra Socialmedia in the private sector hasbeen a bumpy journey, wherecompanies tread a fine line betweencredibility and ridicule whilst gettingtheir policies right. In the publicsector, and Defence in particularly,the evolution of social media hascreated opportunities, whilst alsohighlighting the need for socialmedia policies. This inauguralconference will examine theopportunities that social media canbring to the Australian DefenceForce and the Department ofDefence.Further Information: ADM Events -Jamie Burrage, Phone: 02 90804321;Email:jamie.burrage@informa.com.auWeb: www.admevents.com.au

ADM 2013 Congress12 – 13 February 2013

Hyatt Hotel, Canberra The annualADM Congress has evolved into apivotal event in the Defencecalendar, attracting senior officialsfrom all areas of the Defence Forceand Defence Industry. It is a critical

lighter armour technology for use by our troops. XTEK continues to engage withthe ADF to facilitate adoption of this leading edge technology. More particularlythrough recent successful ballistic testing XTEK is on a path to satisfy therequirements of the ADF Land 123 Phase 3B Protection Elements Project, aproject designed to provide upgraded body armour to the ADF by 2014.

XTEK has extended its capacity to produce commercial volumes of bodyarmour with a joint venture with Australian armour manufacturing companyArmor Australia.

AIDN-NEW SOUTH WALES

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello again from the NSW chapter.

With Christmas closing on us quickly and the year almost done, I thought it wastime to reflect on what we have achieved this year for the membership. Thehighlights include:

A reinvigoration of our monthly Networking Breakfast series with moremembers taking advantage of the excellent networking opportunities thatthese present.Project management training undertaken with the assistance of the DMO’sSADI Program. We will soon be in touch to discover what trainingopportunities would best suit you for 2013.Workshops undertaken with the assistance of the DIIC.A reinvigorated Young Achiever Award, thanks to the efforts of committeemember Peter Marinovic and sponsorship by Goal, Living Planit andSnap-On Industrial.Another highly successful Anniversary Dinner, thanks to the efforts of theFunctions Sub-Committee and Russell Maddern in particular. Thosepresent were rewarded by the frank, open and supportive words of DMOCEO Warren King who made a couple of new announcements on theevening, andThe AIDN NSW initiative to pull NSW industry organisations together toprovide united assistance and support to the NSW Government in itssupport of the defence industry.

Consolidated like this, it is an impressive list and the membership can be proudof the achievements the committee has made on your behalf. And at time ofwriting, we are by no means done; we still have our Breakfast at GHD and theever-popular Christmas Function at HMAS Penguin to go.

As this will be the last newsletter for the year, I and the NSW management teamwould like to take the opportunity to wish you, your colleagues and your familyall the very best for the festive season, and trust that we will see you back in theNew Year with improved business prospects.

RegardsAlan RankinsNSW President

AIDN-NSW NEW MEMBERS

The following new member has joined AIDN-NSW.

PLC Electrical (AUST) Pty Ltd

Focusing on Process Control System lifespan through the utilisation of viablesurplus new inventory through to pre-used or now obsolete ProgrammableLogic Control (PLC) modules, HMI’s & accessories. We can help provide timeand budget management solutions in the event a needed PLC or HMI is foundto be now obsolete or not within your current budget reach. Alternatively, if youare only months away from a planned upgrade and need a short term, costeffective solution or a processor or product with a compatible firmware or

forum for any organisationoperating within the defencebusiness sector.Further Information: ADM Events -Jamie Burrage, Phone: 02 90804321;Email:jamie.burrage@informa.com.auWeb: www.admevents.com.au

Australian InternationalAirshow and Aerospace &Defence Exposition26 February - 3 March 2013

Avalon Airport, Geelong. TheAustralian International Airshow andAerospace & Defence Exposition isthe essential aviation, aerospaceand defence event for the AsiaPacific. Industry-only trade sessionswill be held Tuesday to Thursday(all day) and Friday will be both atrade and public day. The expositionwill open each day from 9am until5pm. Associated industry andtechnology conferences, seminarsand symposia will be held at Avalonand in Melbourne and Geelongduring show week.Further Information: AerospaceMaritime Defence AssociationPhone: 03 5282 0500;Email: airshow@amda.com.auWeb: http://www.airshow.net.au

Quadrilateral Conference 1 March2013

Australian International Airshow.AIDN will host the conference, inpartnership with ADS (UK),Canadian Association of Defence &Security Industries (CADSI) andNational Defense IndustrialAssociation (NDIA) of the USA. Thetheme of the Quadrilateral is“Defence Trade Collaboration in theAsia-Pacific Region”. Sponsorshipopportunities are available. Pleasecontact sue.smith@aidn.org.au

Quote of the month

“Knowing is not enough, we must

apply. Willing is not enough, we

must do.” – Johann Wolfgang von

Goethe

Have you got a story or a newsitem to tell?

Anything from a recent successstory to a new product or service,we want to hear about it.Why? So we can tell all our MemberCompanies about it, and also themany other people with an interestin the defence, security andaerospace sector who receive the

footprint to the existing system, PLC Electrical can help you fill that gap.

For further information please contact: Andrew SmithPhone 1300 89 99 89, Email: andrew@plcelectrical.com.auWebsite: www.plcelectrical.com.au

Zone Advanced Protection Systems

Zone Advanced Protection Systems is a developer of leading edge, IPbased, high security software products, and a distributor of mission criticalelectronic security and surveillance solutions from some of the world’s leadingmanufacturers.

Since it’s foundation in 1986, Zone has a proud history of creating anddelivering digital video and image systems that have set the benchmark for bothperformance and value for money. Zone’s recently launched Arbitor™Integration and Management Software. Arbitor™ brings a significant leapforward in the rapid interconnectivity of multiple security system components,via a highly intuitive operational platform, to provide the ultimate in situationalawareness and force protection.

Arbitor™ is a revolutionary software based integration and managementplatform that combines security technologies such as PIDS, radar, analytics,GPS tracking, video surveillance and mass annunciation for increasedawareness and rapid response. Whether field based or from the control room,Arbitor™ not only presents real-time information and events through a CommonOperating Picture (COP) but also enables event-specific step-by-step responseinstructions to guide the operator, ensuring a consistent, planned response toeven the most challenging of situations.

Complimenting Arbitor™ Zone supplies and supports products from worldleading manufacturers of electronic security products including FLIR, Moog,VideoIQ and IQinvision. FLIR Government Systems are the world’s leadingmanufacturer of battlefield proven imaging and radar systems and man-portablesoldier solutions.

For further information call Zone Advanced Protection Systems on 02 96349700 or visit www.zoneaps.com.au

AIDN-NSW MEMBERS' NEWS

THALES TO UPDATE COLLINS SONAR

Thales has been awarded a $22.2 million contract to update sonar equipmentfor the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines. The contract willinvolve replacing obsolescent electronic components to improve reliability andhelp to reduce space, weight and power requirements. The majority of specialistengineering and logistics work will be performed in the Thales facility atRydalmere, NSW.

Thales currently holds the contract for in-service support for the Collins sonarsystem and is the original manufacturer of the equipment. The government hasallocated an additional $700 million over the next four years for Collins Classsubmarine sustainment.

NSW Member Epica Solutions celebrated its 10th Anniversary in September.The business started with two partners in September 2002 and now employs ateam of 23 people. The prime business is Data Management ensuring accuracyand integrity of the data. Epica also provides in-house developed SoftwareApplications to assist in clients cataloguing and codification projects. Epica’sclients include major Mining Companies, Government departments, defenceindustry and several manufacturers. The company recently won a further 5 yearcontract with the ADF to assist the National Codification Bureau with its NATOData Codification requirements.

NSW member BAE Systems continues to win new work for the ADF andcomplete its projects. Latest wins and projects completed include:

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Development of an operational model to integrate the JSF into theAustralian Defence Environment, andCompletion of the decade long project to upgrade 431 M113 ArmoredVehicles. Work included stretching the hulls, integration of new sub-systemsand improvements to firepower, protection and habitability.

ANNIVERSARY DINNER - 20th SEPTEMBER

More than 100 people attended the Dinner on Thursday 20th September at theFour Seasons Hotel, The Rocks. Keynote speaker and DMO CEO Warren Kingspoke on the favourable performance of the DMO when compared to industrybenchmarks, and called on everyone to assist in countering the publicperception that many projects are failures when in fact they are significantsuccesses. NSW Member for Newcastle Tim Owen spoke on the NSW Govtsupport for defence projects in NSW and Chris Jenkins, CEO of PlatinumSponsor Thales, continued the saga of his aquarium, or was he still talking ofthe Australian defence industry.

DMO CEO Warren King addresses attendees

at the Anniversary Dinner.

OCTOBER BREAKFAST AT QUICKSTEP

More than 30 people attended a highly successful and informative breakfastvisit to Quicksteps new premises at Bankstown. The visit included a briefingfrom CEO Philippe Odouard and a tour of the new, state-of-the-art carbon fibremanufacturing facilities where parts are being made for the JSF and several carmanufacturers. A new process under development has the potential tosignificantly reduce the price of carbon fibre parts, with volume parts for cars inthe companies sights.

ANNUAL DINNER - 20th SEPTEMBER

Our popular annual dinner is well into the planning phase. Please put Thursday20th September at the Four Seasons Hotel, The Rocks in your diaries.Invitations can be expected in the next few days.

NOVEMBER BREAKFAST AT GHD

More than 35 people are registered to attend the last Breakfast for the year atGHD. The usual high standard is expected to be continued.

CHRISTMAS FUNCTION – HMAS PENGUIN

Invitations are now out for the popular Christmas Function at HMAS Penguin on6th December. Please RSVP early to secure your place, particularly if you wishto take advantage of the value water taxi cruise from the Quay to the wharf atPenguin in Middle Harbour, and return.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Your committee last met on 10th October. Major outcomes were:

Due to pressures from his own business and the high level of commitmentexpected, NSW President Alan Rankins will be sharing duties with othercommittee members for the balance of his appointment until June 2013.Governance procedures have been improved with new travel arrangementsendorsed.Despite a high number of members leaving the organisation in 2012,membership overall remains healthy with only a slight downward trend andmembership income expected to exceed the 2011 figureA new contract was endorsed for Administration Officer Jenny Pitt.

AIDN-Northern Territory

AIDN-NT NEW MEMBERS

Combined Communications Systems

Combined Communication Solutions is a locally owned and operatedCommunication, Electronics and Software Development Company. We supplyand service the communications and electronic requirements of the Mining, Oil& Gas, Commercial and Government Sectors. CCS is a solutions providerspecializing in 2 way radio, Antenna Systems, Telemetry, Paging, SatelliteCommunications, Electronic Control technologies, Cellular Hardware /Applications and Custom Software Development. CSS has a full functionalTechnical Service Workshop in Stuart Park.

We are the Premier Motorola Solutions Dealer for the Northern Territory andEast Timor. CCS support and encourage indigenous training and employment.

Keisan Refrigeration and Electrical

Keisan Refrigeration has been established in Darwin since 2001 & has vastexpertise in many areas, heavily in the marine industry. Keith Timms has beenin the refrigeration industry for more than 24 years. Keith has worked in variousareas of the marine industry himself so he is aware of conditions & equipmentrequired and how to get the best out of your equipment. A major part of KeisanRefrigeration’s work is breakdowns and we are used to getting in & getting thejob done.

Keisan Refrigeration has refitted complete customised refrigeration systems tobetter service customer’s needs on their boats. Currently Keisan work withDMS as contractors maintaining & servicing the refrigeration & air conditioningon the Armidale Class Patrol Boats. Keisan has also supports companies in theoil and gas industries.

Mine Maintenance and Construction

MMC is a genuine Territory owned and operated family business. For over 20years MMC has been servicing various sites across northern Australia withengineering, fabrication, fitting and personnel solutions in the mining,construction and oil & gas industries. Within this time MMC has been able tocreate an intrinsic network of clientele with our offer of local and industryspecific knowledge.

MMC has a first class engineering, fabrication, fitting and labour hire facility,ideally located within kilometres of road freight depots and barge facilities, in theheart of the industrial precinct located at East Arm. MMC is also in the processof expanding this current premises with the construction of a new 2400sqmheavy fabrication workshop on our adjacent block.

Currently MMC are servicing and supplying such major mining companies asCrocodile Gold Union Reef, Newmont Granites Gold Mine, Xstrata ZincMcArthur River Mine and Mt Isa Mine, Panoramic Resources Savannah NickelMine, OM Manganese Bootu Creek Mine, BHP Billiton GEMCO, Rio Tinto Alcanand Adelaide Brighton Northern Cement plus more.

Workshop

Located at East Arm our workshop has both extensive fitting and fabricating

capabilities with a planned extension of a heavy fabrication workshop for 2012.Our capabilities include, but are not limited to; steel forming, structuralfabrication, pipework fabrication and welding, plate fabrication, stainless steelfabrication, wear linings and application, mechanical fitting and machining.

Labour Hire

MMC's labour hire component is answering the call of the mining, engineering,construction, oil & gas and heavy industries searching for qualified andexperienced people.

NT Controls and Automation

NTCA has combined all the elements of high-end Industrial electricalinstallations. We have pulled together a engineering team for design, softwaredevelopment, and commissioning, and a switchboard building workshop for themanufacture of power and control systems and an installation team thatincorporates electricians, instrumentation techs, plumbers and welders.

We can also supply electrical equipment ex stock or via one of our numeroussuppliers.

NTCA also now hires short and long term specialist labour to large and smallprojects to achieve on-time, on –budget high standard outcomes.

Whether you are looking for a skilled, reliable and fastidious team to implementyour own design, or a complete turn-key design and installation package, NTCAhas the experience and expertise to assist you. Most importantly, you can beassured we’ll still be around for the maintenance phase of your project andbeyond.

As true lifelong locals in the Top End, we are able to bring our in-depthknowledge of local conditions and challenges to your planning, and will tailorinnovative solutions to suit your individual requirements. Talk to us today, andget your project off to a sound start for an assured tomorrow.

AIDN-NT NEWS

Upcoming events:

AIDN-NT Annual General MeetingFriday, 30 November, 2012, 5.30 pm

Litchfield Room, Holiday Inn Esplanade (the Pink one)Refreshments will be provided on completion of the meeting.Please contact the Executive Officer for committee nomination forms and proxyvote forms

AIDN-NT Defence Industry Breakfast End of Year Wrap UpLocation: Litchfield Room, Holiday Inn, EsplanadeThursday 13 December, 7.00am – 8.30amCost: $35.00 (Hot Plated Breakfast)

2012 has come and gone in the blink of an eye. For the Northern Territorydefence support industry it has been a year of significant change includingreduced budgets and a multitude of studies pointing to the possibilities in theTop End. Darwin has had its first rotation of 250 Marines through with barely aripple felt. Some local businesses were fortunate in securing work to support theMarine’s activities, however they were very niche services.

More pertinent at this point in time is the continued support of the NorthernTerritory Government into the future. We will know by December 13 the makeupof the anticipated mini-budget which is being handed down on December 4.How this will affect AIDN-NT for future funding remains unknown. We arepositive, however, that with the recent engagements between the Minister forBusiness, The Hon Peter Chandler, MLA and AIDN-NT we have already

established a strong ongoing relationship.

To hear more of our achievements for 2012 and our plans for 2013 come alongand mix and mingle with likeminded businesses and enjoy a relaxed wind up tothe year.

Member News

WEST Australian shipbuilder Austal is expanding its presence in Darwin, buyingan engineering firm with significant business supporting Navy and borderprotection operations and the oil and gas sector.

Austal chief executive Andrew Bellamy said the company would acquireHydraulink NT and its associated business KM Engineering (HKME), mergingits Darwin operations with HKME.

It will take an 80 per cent stake for $8 million in cash and equity. Austal will paya further $2 million subject to the business meeting agreed performance-basedconditions.

Mr Bellay said the acquisition signalled Austal's commitment to supporting RANand Customs and Border Protection operations which were core to its longtermsuccess.

Austal has manufactured the current eight Customs and Border Protection BayClass vessels as well as the 14 Armidale class patrol boats in service with theRoyal Australian Navy.

"With HKME, Austal can address the unique logistics, maintenance, training andmanning requirements of these ships."

"Resource projects, most notably INPEX's $33 billion Ichthys LNG development,are forecast to generate considerable demand for our skills both afloat andashore."

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/austal-acquires-darwin-engineering-firm/story-e6frfku9-1226488232775#ixzz2D05dJ7dt

AIDN-Queensland

AIDN-Qld NEW MEMBERS

TAE DELIVER THEIR FIRST PARTS FOR AUSTRALIA’SFIRST TWO JOINT STRIKE FIGHTERS

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare recently announced that Australianaerospace company TAE has manufactured and delivered their first parts forAustralia’s first two F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters.

Mr Clare said Brisbane-based TAE will supply advanced liquid cooledelectronics chassis assemblies for the F-35A.

"This work is potentially worth in excess of $15 million over the life of the JointStrike Fighter Program," Mr Clare said.

TAE WINS MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS AWARD

TAE has been awarded the Manufacturing Logistics Award at the AustralianSupply Chain & Logistics Awards. The award recognises significantachievement within the manufacturing sector with regard to the integration ofmanufacturing and the supply chain from raw material procurement through tocustomer delivery.

TAE’s manufacturing capability is centred upon its production of aluminiumvacuum brazed components, such as the liquid cooled electronics enclosures itis currently delivering for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft. TAE is thefirst Australian company to have successfully developed the skills, technologyand capability to successfully introduce aluminium vacuum brazing technologyand is one of only a small number world-wide to have the capability.

THE NEW NIOA HIGH SECURITY FACILITY

Construction of NIOA’s new multi-million dollar high security facility at BrisbaneAirport is about to commence and the facility is on track for completion inlate-2013. The state-of-the art facility will feature:

20,000m2 of secure warehousing to be built in stagesDirect airside access to the Brisbane Airport for secure movementsDSM compliant weapons storage vaultsAn indoor test fire and accuracy range of 100m effective length, capable offiring up to 25mm ammunitionA dedicated, secure weapons and optics repair workshop for deep levelmaintenance and repairA 250 seat multi-purpose conference and training centre

Robert Nioa, Managing Director of NIOA, said “I am very pleased with our newfacility construction timeline. Our facility will futureproof our commercialbusiness, but also brings a wealth of opportunity for our law enforcement andmilitary customers. We are fully committed to this market and are investingheavily to provide competitive and professional products and services to ourcustomers.”

DEFENCE TEAMING CENTRE (DTC)

DTC NEWS

MARITIME CONSTRUCTIONS WINS $7M ELIZABETHQUAY CONTRACT

Maritime Constructions has commenced work on a $7 million project toreconfigure the Barrack Street jetties in Perth.

The project, part of the broader Elizabeth Quay project, was announced inAugust by Western Australia Planning Minister John Day, who cited MaritimeConstructions’ construction methodology, experience and approach to workingin an area that attracts high volumes of pedestrian, road and marine traffic.

The award winning Anthon's Landing Jetty at

Wyndham,WA.

Maritime Constructions GM – Western Region Imran Lambay said that theaward of the contract reflected the company’s technical credentials.

"Effective project execution often involves more than technical competence. Wesee many benefits in closely partnering with client, contractor and community,and we’re thrilled to be participating in the Elizabeth Quay development".

Maritime Constructions was also recently announced as winner of the WA2012 Engineering Excellence Award in the category of ‘Engineering forRegional Communities’ for the work done for the design and construction workon the Anthon Landing Jetty at Wyndham, in the north of Western Australia. Thecompleted jetty and multi-user berthing facility at Wyndham has multiple uses inthe tourism trade and for community events, and will be a focal point for futuredevelopment in the town.

CADGILE AWARDED LARGEST DEFENCE CONTRACT

CAD service supplier Cadgile has been awarded stage 2 of a key defencecapability upgrade for ASC. The awarding of stage 2 makes it the largestdefence contract awarded so far for the Adelaide based computer aided draftingservice supplier.

The project, project managed by Cadgile, includes a seven person in-housedesign team and involved close collaboration with local suppliers LevettEngineering, and Bureau Veritas.

Jabiru Satellite

“Teaming with other quality suppliers allowed us to deliver to ASC a totalmanaged solution including complex modelling, metrology and metallurgy,resulting in tangible time and cost savings” said Managing Director GaryMcRae.

Teleport business grows as satellite launch approaches.

Australian satellite communications provider NewSat has signed their largestindividual teleport contract, a two year US$8.59 million contract with BAESystems which will provide hardware and satellite communications servicesthrough NewSat’s Perth teleport.

The contract will deliver offshore satellite communications to enable high-speedconnectivity between the customer’s Perth office, offshore platform andproduction facility in Onslow. The solution has been designed to withstand thecyclonic conditions unique to the region.

This new contract expands NewSat’s satellite communication services to theentire Wheatstone Project, both offshore and onshore, to support the project’sconstruction, operations, administration and staff welfare. The Wheatstone

Project is one of the world’s largest liquid natural gas (LNG) developmentslocated in the North West of Western Australia.

SITE WORKS START FOR TITANIUM FACILITY

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill launched the site works for Australia’sbiggest titanium manufacturing facility in early August.

Collaboration between the State Government and BAE Systems, this projectwill utilise South Australian advanced manufacturing skills to supply long thintitanium components for the Joint Strike Fighter program.

BAE Systems Chief Executive David Allott said the investment would deliverlong-term benefits.

“It reinforces the South Australian Government’s long-term commitment for ourstate to become an advanced manufacturing leader with an important role in theF-35 supply chain over the next 20 years,” he said. “This new facility will allowus to address a significant capability gap in advanced manufacturing inAustralia.”

FUTURE SUBMARINE SYSTEMS CENTRE TO OPEN INADELAIDE

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and DeregulationSenator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare announcedAustralia’s Future Submarine Systems Centre will be based in Adelaide. TheCentre, to be the home of the Future Submarine program, will eventually houseseveral hundred personnel from the Navy, the Defence Materiel Organisation,the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and defence industry.

The Systems Centre is a similar facility to the one that was established for theAir Warfare Destroyer project. It will undertake a variety of tasks includingevaluation of options, design work, program management, engineering, logisticsand production planning.

The Government has previously committed to assembling 12 submarines inSouth Australia.

VIPAC AND KNEEDEEP DEVELOP DEFENCE PROJECTMANAGEMENT TRAINING

Vipac Engineers & Scientists (VIPAC) and KneeDeep have collaborated todevelop a Diploma of Project Management program with a distinct defencefocus.

As a Registered Training Organisation and a consultancy with a strongcapability in project management, KneeDeep brings existing programs andtraining capability to the partnership.

VIPAC contributes their long history and specialist staff experience in runningprojects from both ends of the Defence Material Organisation capability lifecycle and Capital Project Acquisition environment. VIPAC is accredited with theDefence (Army) for Vocational Education and Training in Training Design,Needs Analysis & Assessment, and has undertaken a number of sensitivedefence capability upgrades and equipment replacement programs.

KneeDeep Managing Director, Henrietta Child said, “We will offer a Diploma ofProject Management to DTC members to equip them to meet the challenges ofthe current defence environment. Our nationally recognised Diploma of ProjectManagement program is an excellent and well received program. This specificDefence Project Management program will provide practical guidance,contemporary examples and on ground experience of defence acquisition andmodification projects in the Australian context.”

“This is an exciting nationally recognised fundable diploma level training forcompanies wanting to work more successfully in the defence industry.”

AIDN-Victoria

AIDN-Vic NEW MEMBERS

Since August the following new members have joined AIDN-Vic. They are:

Alliant Techsystem Operations

Alliant Techsystem Operations develop and manufacture highly-engineeredmaterials and products that support mission-critical applications for defence,aerospace, and security and sporting customers

Please contact: A C White, Contract Manager,Phone: 03 5742 2637E-mail: ac.white@atk.com

ATTAR

ATTAR delivers leading practice Engineering Testing, Training & Consultingservices equipped to enhance industry capabilities through innovativeapplication of cutting edge technology. ATTARs speciality Non DestructiveTesting (NDT) techniques can detect defects during all phases ofmanufacturing, condition monitoring, repair and overhaul, while our MaterialsEngineering and Forensic Failure support services improve the design, qualityand reliability of infrastructure and industrial assets.

Please contact: Cassandra Sullivan, Business Development Manager,Phone: 03 9574 6144E-mail: cassandrasullivan@attar.com.au

Baron Rubber

Baron Rubber actively works closely in partnership with its customers fromdesign development through to the final stage of manufacture. Baron Rubber'slong term commitment to implementing new manufacturing technologies andupgrading production facilities enables the company to exploit the potential forgrowth in many key and developing product areas.

Please contact: Guy Royce, Technical Sales Manager,Phone: 03 9357 4767E-mail: groyce@baronrubber.com.au

Bower Aero

Bower Aero are a EASA 145 & CASA CAR 30 (soon to be 145) accredited,maintenance repair and interior overhaul organisation. Our core business is allthings cabin with an extended capability outside the aircraft- mainly leadingedge and tail repairs.

Please contact: Bart McDermott, Business Development Manager,Phone: 0408 533 041E-mail: bartmcdermott@bower.aero

Byron Group

The Byron Group consists of six Australian owned and operated companiesthat design and manufacture a wide range of high quality equipment for theHealth, Aerospace, Emergency Response and Management industries.

Please contact: Bruce Barker,Phone: 03 9330 0055E-mail: bruce.barker@ettvehicles.com

Caseline Australia

Caseline Australia is a manufacturing company using CNC machinery tocustom cut a range of different products. The majority of our work is customcutting foam inserts to suit our imported and manufactured cases. Here atCaseline Australia we work with the customer to come up with innovating,reusable packaging solutions using 100% Australian made materials. CaselineAustralia is 100% committed to ensuring our customers satisfaction is thenumber one priority.

Please contact: Sam Ranki, National Sales Manager,Phone: 03 5248 8573E-mail: am@caseit.com.au

Clark Masts

Clark Masts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd supplies both telescopic and sectional mastsystems. Our masts are easy to use, portable, quickly deployed and enduringlyreliable. We now produce a range of masts and accessories within Australiaand, through working closely with our customers can provide turnkey solutionsthat cater to both domestic and international markets.

Please contact: Steve Collins, Director,Phone: 03 8682 8632E-mail: scollins@clarkmasts.com.au

Environmental Fluid Systems

Suppliers of workSafe and environmentally compliant chemistries and packagedfluid handling/pumping systems.

Please contact: Lorraine Johnson, Triple 7 Product Manager,Phone: 03 5564 6455E-mail: lj@efsgroup.com.au

Litmus Group

Litmus Group (Litmus) is a management consultancy firm specialising in thecreation of tangible value through the realisation of strategy. We partner withclients and their teams to translate their strategic intent into the outcomes theyhad envisaged.

Please contact: Topaz Stella, Executive Consultant,Phone: 03 9005 4334E-mail: tstella@litmusgroup.com

Murrumbeena Industrial Spray Painting

We Handle : Wood All metal types Brass & Copper finishes All plastics (inc.ABS,P/Prop, PVC)Industrial and Architectural components Every item isindividually inspected by our Quality Control staff. We also do automotivecomponents to Australian Standards and Government Specifications.

Please contact: Pri Chand, Accounts/Reception,Phone: 03 9701 3655E-mail: misp@bigpond.com.au

Niksar Australia

Engineering of systems & the design, development and integration of facilities.Specialised ATE for electrical/electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies.

Please contact: John Payne, Managing Director,Phone: 03 9558 9924E-mail: jpp@niksar.com.au

Phalanx Consulting Group Pty Ltd

Phalanx Consulting Group Associates are specialists in working with localmanufacturing enterprises to help them grow their businesses & develop exportmarkets. You will be helped to drive successful outcomes through lean businesspractises, improving quality output & profitability, OH&S & Financial control.Assurance systems as well as a number of training programs to facilitateimprovement in sales, productivity, OH&S & Financial control.

Please contact: Mac Healy, Business Development Director,Phone: 03 9543 1188E-mail: mac.healy@phalanxgroup.com.au

Radical Torque Solutions

Radical Torque Solutions is positioned to offer the highest level of customersatisfaction in the industry. We manufacture and supply countless industriesacross the globe, specialising in high quality torque tools and controlled boltingsolutions for a multitude of areas.

Please contact: Joe Bradford, Product Sales Manager,Phone: 08 8299 0355E-mail: jbradford@radicaltorque.com.au

Venture BMW Pty Ltd

Venture BMW is part of the Venture group of companies that includes VentureDMG. Venture DMG Pty Ltd is currently almost exclusively known as aninjection moulded parts supplier to the auto market being a major supplier to theFord, Holden and Toyota automotive companies.

Please contact: Keith Ouranios, General Manager,Phone: 03 9212 3222E-mail: kouranios@ventureglobal-au.biz

AIDN-Vic MEMBERS’ NEWS

GIPPS AIRVANS TO BE ASSEMBLED BY SOLOY INUSA

The GippsAero GA8 Airvan is to be assembled in the US by Soloy AviationSolutions in Olympia, Washington state. The deal, which also includes technicalsupport for the eight-seat single, will cover all Airvans for the North Americanmarket. The agreement may be extended later to include the GA18 (N24Nomad twin) and the Rolls-Royce 250 powered GA10 ten-seat single. Theassembly by Soloy will remove the requirement to ship the aircraft’s US madeengine, propeller and instruments to the GippsAero facility at Latrobe ValleyAirport at Morwell, about 180kms east of Melbourne, Australia. Gipps says thereare about 35 GA8s in the US.

GIPPSAERO APPOINTS HAWKER PACIFIC AS ASEAN

AGENT

GippsAERO recently announced the appointment of Hawker Pacific as itsauthorised dealer for the ASEAN region.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hawker Pacific will represent GippsAEROproducts exclusively across ten countries of the ASEAN region and will alsoprovide maintenance services to the fleet of GippsAERO aircraft operating inthe region.

AUSTRALIAN PARTS FOR AUSTRALIAN FIGHTERJETS

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today unveiled the first Australianmade part for the first Australian Joint Strike Fighter AU-1.

The precision component is part of the structure that attaches the aircraft’swings to its fuselage.

It was manufactured by Lovitt Technologies in Melbourne.

It will now be shipped to Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas where it will becombined with parts from all over the world to assemble Australia’s first F-35AJoint Strike Fighter.

After a detour to Arizona for training and testing, it will be transported back toAustralia in 2018 as the first of a fleet of next generation fighter jets.

“It leaves as a part and comes back as a plane – one of the most advancedfighter planes in the world,” Mr Clare said.

“Australian companies have been manufacturing parts for Joint Strike Fightersfor 10 years, but these are the first major parts that have been made for anAustralian Joint Strike Fighter,” Mr Clare said.

“This is an important day for Lovitt Technologies and dozens of other Australiancompanies that are currently involved in the production of the Joint StrikeFighter.”

“Australian companies have already won more than $300 million worth of workon the JSF Program,” Mr Clare said.

THALES LAUNCHES AUSTRALIAN MUNITIONS

Thales Australia has officially launched Australian Munitions – a businessdedicated to providing a wide range of munitions that deliver a battlefieldadvantage to Australia’s warfighters. This will enable better access tocapabilities, increased flexibility, and greater cost-effectiveness in meeting thecustomer’s munitions requirements.

Australian Munitions is part of Thales’s global network of explosive ordnanceexpertise, which includes Thales Advanced Weapon Systems, Thales MissileElectronics, Junghans Microtec, TDA Armements and Forges de Zeebrugge(FZ).

http://www.australian-munitions.com.au/

It also comprises a team of renowned strategic partners: US-based GeneralDynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Norway’s Nammo and WinchesterAustralia.

This team represents world-class organisations committed to deliveringinternational quality locally, adding significant depth to Australia's domesticmunitions production capacity. Australian Munitions brings a broad productportfolio encompassing the majority of the Australian Defence Force’snon-guided munitions product requirements from small, medium and largecalibre ammunition through to bombs, demolition stores and pyrotechnics.

Bringing the best of global and local supply chains, Australian Munitions willlower the cost of Australia’s explosive ordnance capability, while continuing todeliver world-leading safety performance in Australia’s strategically criticalordnance sites.

Australian Munitions will encompass the manufacturing sites at Benalla inVictoria and Mulwala in New South Wales, and will be headed by ThalesAustralia Armaments Vice President Kevin Wall. These sites can trace theirheritage back over 120 years to the Colonial Ammunition Company, registeredin Victoria in 1888, and represent the continuing evolution of Australia’sexplosive ordnance development and manufacturing capabilities.

UST HVOF SURFACE COATING CAPABILITY

United Surface Technologies (UST) has just announced the successfulcommissioning of its new state-of-the-art robotic high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF)thermal spray cell. The HVOF system, supplied by GTV Verschleiss-Schutz, is a3rd generation multi-process unit capable of both liquid-fuel and gas-fuelspraying and uses the latest Siemens controlled mass flow controllertechnology, allowing for unparalleled process control and reproducibility.

There has been a substantial push from global aerospace programs to moveaway from traditional Hard Chrome Plating processes which areenvironmentally damaging and no longer keeping pace with the performancecharacteristic on new coating systems.

This project at United Surface Technologies has been made possible thanks tocontributions from the DMTC, the Victorian Government and theCommonwealth Governments's New Air Combat Capability Program.

DMTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013 - SAVE THE DATE!

The dates and location for the DMTC Annual Conference 2013 have beenconfirmed!

19th and 20th of March, 2013 Shine Dome, Canberra.

All people involved in DMTC activities are encouraged to attend the conference,so please put it in your calendar now! More details on travel, accommodationand how to register will be available soon.

Should you have any preliminary questions please contact Bronwynne onbronwynne.mcpherson@dmtc.com.au or (03) 9214 4447.

TECTONICA LAUNCHES DEFENCE AND SECURITYAPP COMPETITION

Tectonica recently launched its “Got a Great App Idea” competition. The winnerwill receive $5,000 in prize money for the best Defence or Security based Appidea. The competition is a great opportunity for you to put your App ideas to thetest.

Our panel of judges will be searching for the App idea that addresses a Defenceor Security need in a novel way and delivers the end user with the greatestimprovement in capability.

This competition marks a major step towards introducing tailored smartphoneand tablet technology into the Defence and Security communities. With thepotential to deliver significant capability enhancements, smartphone and tabletapplications offer a familiar and user friendly means of communicating a widerange of information.

Managing Director Miles Partridge said, “Tectonica is leading the way indeveloping Apps tailored for use in the Defence and Security markets. There isexciting growth in ruggedised smartphones and tablets and we look forward tocontributing to capability with Apps that service the needs of the Defence andSecurity users.”

Tectonica’s Defence App Development services provide highly tailored and easyto use Applications. App use can range from areas such as training, educationand healthcare to planning and command support tools. Visithttp://www.tectonica.net/ for more details.

NEW WORLD-CLASS DESIGN HUB FOR RMITUNIVERSITY

A new $80 million centre for design research and teaching will help increasecross-disciplinary collaboration with industry in Australia and on the internationalstage.

Opening the state-of-the-art Design Hub at RMIT recently, Federal Minister forTertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans, said the massive 10-storey, 13,000square metre centre was built with $28.6 million from the AustralianGovernment through the Education Investment Fund.

"Design is a building block for innovation, it contributes to local industries andincreases economic productivity," Senator Evans said.

"The Design Hub provides the research space needed - at a scale neverpreviously available at RMIT or elsewhere in Australia - to increase researchand postgraduate teaching in design.

VICTORIAN COMPANIES RECEIVE CLEANTECHGRANTS

Bruck Textiles will install and commission new equipment to reduce the carbonintensity of specific textile manufacturing processes whilst increasing capacity.

The project is expected to reduce the carbon emissions intensity of BruckTextiles’ weaving operations by 55% and result in savings of $168,000 in energycosts per year.

Townley Drop Forge will install two new SPZ-160 Induction Heating Systemsto heat raw material in preparation for fabrication in its forging hammers.

BMT’S YOUNG ENGINEERS WIN INDUSTRY TROPHY

BMT Defence Services, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has celebrated firstplace at this year’s Industry Powerboat Challenge organised by QinetiQ. A teamof eight young engineers from the Bath-based engineering consultancydemonstrated their engineering prowess and claimed the top spot with their‘Flipper 2’ design. The event saw 16 teams from the maritime industry test theirmarine design, integration and project planning skills against one another andbuild a radio controlled model powerboat.

Roy Quilliam, technical director at BMT Defence Services comments: “At a timewhen the pool of talent is finite, we need to do everything we can to engage andencourage young people to consider maritime engineering as an exciting careeroption.

Investing in design and engineering and attracting young people into an industrywhich is positive about the future will certainly help to drive growth and ensurethat the UK continues to be seen as the centre for engineering excellence.”

LHD 01 ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA

The hull of the RAN’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD 01) has arrived atLascelles Wharf in Geelong and will be towed by tug to the BAE Systemsshipyard at Williamstown for consolidation of the superstructure and fitoutworks. The hull was constructed in Spain by shipbuilder Navantia and wastransported on the Blue Marlin heavy-lift ship for its nine weeks, 13,000nmvoyage. LHD 01 is expected to enter service with the RAN as HMAS Canberrain 2014, and will be the largest ship to have ever served in the Navy. The hull ofsecond ship, LHD 02, was launched in July and is due to arrive in Australia in2014, and is expected to enter service with the RAN in 2016 as HMASAdelaide. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for delivering the twoCanberra-class vessels, with Navantia, Saab and L-3 Communications assubcontractors.

CHEMRING UPGRADE NEARS COMPLETION

A major upgrade of Chemring Australia’s facilities near Geelong in Victoria isnearing completion, with SAGE Automation installing new automated equipmentand processes as part of the $11 million project. Chemring Australia has acontract with the ADF to supply airborne countermeasures designed to drawmissile attacks away from aircraft, and has initiated the project to increase itsmanufacturing capacity and expertise.

As part of the project, SAGE was engaged to develop and integrate 18 differentprocess cells, 13 of which were required to be completely automated.Integration of the overall facility under a common Siemens WinCC SCADAsystem was also a requirement. “This is a very important contract for us and thisproduction line in Lara complements a similar Chemring facility in the UK,” saidMichael Flowers, Managing Director of Chemring Australia. “Working withSAGE Automation has proved to be an effective partnership and they havedelivered a difficult project with many potential challenges.”

SENTIENT AND INSITU TEAM TO OFFER KESTREL ONUASs

Sentient has announced that it has signed a long-term licensing agreement withInsitu to integrate the Kestrel land and maritime automated detection softwaresystem into Insitu’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Kestrel is currentlyoffered as a separate product. A company statement says the incorporation ofKestrel software into Insitu’s UAS will enhance operator effectiveness to utilise amuch larger field of regard.

“Kestrel is an important capability multiplier for our UAS to provide ISR overextended periods,” said Insitu President and CEO Steve Morrow. “Kestrel’s

ability to detect very small targets within the field of view significantly increasesthe coverage of ScanEagle and Integrator offering substantial value to thecustomer.” Kestrel software provides an automated target detection capability inboth land and maritime domains, and Kestrel Land MTI specialises in detectingmoving targets within the field of view of an electro-optical (EO) and infrared(IR) sensor, and the system has been used extensively in Afghanistan and Iraqwith the US and other services.

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AIDN-WA MEMBERS' NEWS

QUICKSTEP RECEIVES US$12 MILLION LOCKHEEDMARTIN PURCHASE ORDER

Carbon composites manufacturer Quickstep recently announced it has securedits largest aerospace production order to date.

Philippe Odouard, managing director quote:“We are delighted to receive this further purchase order for the C-130J Herculescontract, which continues our substantial progress since Quickstep wasawarded the tender in March, after bidding in an internationally competedprogram. We are proud of our relationship with Lockheed Martin. This contractbuilds on our growing reputation for providing high-quality carbon compositeproducts to global supply chains.”

DEFENCE INDUSTRY NEWS

NEW SECRETARY FOR DEFENCE DEPT

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced that Dennis Richardson will beappointed Secretary, Department of Defence with effect from 18 October2012. He has been the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs andTrade since December 2009.

Following the appointment of Dr Brendan Nelson as Director of theAustralian War Memorial, Duncan Lewis, Secretary to the Department ofDefence, has been nominated as Ambassador to Belgium, the EuropeanUnion and Luxembourg, and also Australia’s Ambassador to NATO.

Peter Varghese, who is currently Australia’s High Commissioner to India will beappointed Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He will takeup his appointment as Secretary on 3 December 2012. The appointments ofRichardson and Varghese will be for terms of five years.

THE MILITARY IS FINALLY REPLACING THE HUMVEE

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps on 22 August awarded Humvee maker AMGeneral as well as Lockheed Martin Corp and Oshkosh Corp contracts valuedat $56 million to $66 million to work on prototypes for a new truck to replace theworkhorse Humvee.

The multibillion-dollar Humvee-replacement program is one of few newdevelopment programs available to U.S. companies as the Pentagon preparesfor up to $1 trillion in cuts to planned spending over the next decade.

Lockheed, privately held AM General and Oshkosh beat out NavistarInternational Corp, General Dynamics Corp, and Britain's BAE Systems, whohad also bid for the 27-month Joint Light Tactical Vehicle developmentcontracts.

The decision by the two military services, posted late on 22 August on agovernment contracting site, foresees initial funding of $99.5 million on theprogram, with the remaining funds to be spent in fiscal years 2013 and 2014.The Army issued a request for proposals on January 26 for the program.

AM General's overall contract was valued at $64.5 million; Lockheed's wasvalued at $66.3 million and Oshkosh -- which also built a mine-resistant,all-terrain vehicle for the military's use in Afghanistan, was valued at $56.4million.

Current plans call for the Army to buy up to 50,000 of the new vehicles, with theMarines set to buy 5,000 more.

AM General welcomed the announcement, saying it would produce 22prototypes of its "Blast Resistant Vehicle - Off road" or BRV-O, which it said wasbased on over a decade of the company's investment in research, developmentand testing.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST TITANIUM FACILITYMILESTONE

Site works for Australia’s biggest titanium manufacturing facility started recentlyin Adelaide.

South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill turned the first sod of dirt on site at aground breaking event held at BAE Systems Edinburgh Park site.

BAE Systems Chief Executive David Allott said the investment would deliverlong-term benefits.

“It reinforces the South Australian Government’s long-term commitment for ourstate to become an advanced manufacturing leader with an important role in theF-35 supply chain over the next 20 years,” he said.

“This new facility will allow us to address a significant capability gap inadvanced manufacturing in Australia,” he said.

“Also, the investment may lead to new opportunities in defence and othersectors like commercial aviation.”

Site works are expected to be finished late July 2013, with manufacturing of thelong thin Joint Strike Fighter components expected to begin early in 2014.

TACTICAL AIR DEFENCE RADAR SYSTEM (TADRS)

SUSTAINMENT GOES LOCAL

Lockheed Martin and the Ground Telecommunications Equipment SystemProgram Office (GTESPO) have recently signed in Newcastle, NSW, anagreement to novate the TPS-77 TADRS sustainment contract from the U.S. toits Lockheed Martin Australia business.

The contract, which originally started in 2005 following the delivery andacceptance of the fourth TPS-77 radar to the Australian Department of Defence,has to date been managed by the company’s Mission Systems & Sensors(MS2) business in Syracuse, N.Y., with Lockheed Martin Australia in support.The Lockheed Martin Australia office in Newcastle has now matured, gainingAuthorized Engineering Organization status, and is capable of assuming thelead on the sustainment contract.

Lockheed Martin Photo: (L to R seated) Carl Newman Manager, Radar

Customer Support, LM; GPCAPT Peter Pollock, Officer Commanding GTESPO;

Jack Mahoney, General Manager LM Australia Electronic Systems. (L to R

standing) Marcus Freese, Contracts Manager, LM; SQNLDR Terry Withers,

ADGE PM GTESPO; WGCDR Dick Haines, CO LMU GTESPO; Rob Darge,

TADRS Program Manager, LM Australia, Greg Mitchell, TADRS Technical Lead,

LM Australia.

Group Captain Peter Pollock, Officer Commanding GTESPO, said at a recentmeeting to mark the support contract novation occasion, that his program office“had confidence in the local capability, and consolidation of contractmanagement arrangements at the local entity will generate savings within theStrategic Reform Program.”

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON RAN’S FIRSTHOBART-CLASS AWD

Construction on the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) first Hobart-class air warfaredestroyer (AWD) HMAS Hobart has been marked by the keel laying ceremonyin Adelaide.

It follows the previously awarded $8bn contract to ASC Alliance for theconstruction of three AWDs for RAN in HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane andHMAS Sydney.

AUSSIE WING CONCEPT FOR JDAM NEARINGPRODUCTION

A winged version of the Boeing Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that willtriple the weapon's glide range to more than 40 miles is a step closer toproduction after completing wind tunnel tests at a US facility in June.

Developed in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia, the 500-poundJDAM Extended Range (JDAM-ER) features a modular add-on wing kit that willunfold in flight. The kit can also be coupled with other modular enhancements,such as laser sensors.

The wings were first integrated with the Boeing JDAM during DSTO's Capabilityand Technology Demonstration program, which successfully completed flighttests in 2008.

Boeing will produce and integrate the JDAM-ER wing kits for the RoyalAustralian Air Force (RAAF) under a contract awarded in 2011. The kits will bebuilt in Australia, with initial deliveries expected to begin in early 2015. Courtesyof ADM

ARMY LIKES THOSE G-WAGONS

Earlier this month G-Wagons were put through their paces at the Janowen 4WDPark near RAAF Base Amberley at a media day for the new vehicle. Units havebeen replacing their Land Rover fleets with eight variants of the Mercedes BenzG-Wagon since July 2, but this was the first opportunity for staff from the ProjectLand 121 Operator Training Facility to demonstrate the vehicles’ capabilities forguests.

Variants on display included the 4WD single-cab carryall and panel van, anddual-cab station wagons, as well as the 6x6 variants including the mobilecommand post and the surveillance and reconnaissance vehicle.Courtesy of ADM

ADM APPOINTED TO DEFENCE STANDING OFFERPANEL

Australian Defence Magazine through its publisher Yaffa Publishing Group PtyLtd has been appointed to the Standing Offer Panel for the provision ofelectronic information resources and related services to the Department ofDefence.

“This achievement represents a milestone for ADM and reflects our substantialinvestment in the online environment,” said ADM Managing Editor Judy Hinz.

RECOGNITION FOR DEFENCE'S SAFETY LEADERSHIP

The Department of Defence has shown it leads the way in workplace health andsafety, receiving an award and two high commendations at the 2012 ComcareWork Health and Safety Awards.

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, congratulatedthe 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, for winning the ‘rehabilitation andreturn to work’ category for casualty management.

HMAS Penguin’s Transient Personnel Management Cell was highlycommended for personnel rehabilitation. Captain Shane Sarlin, NORFORCE,was highly commended for best individual contribution to health and safety.

Defence’s 2012 winners and finalists play a valuable role in decreasing the riskof injury to Australia’s soldiers, sailors and airmen and women.

BAE SYSTEMS AWARDED CONTRACT TO DEVELOPMODEL FOR INTEGRATION OF JSF IN AUSTRALIA

BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a contract from the New Air CombatCapability (NACC) Program to develop an operational model to integrate theJoint Strike Fighter (JSF) into the Australian Defence Environment.

Under the nine month contract BAE Systems will work closely with theAustralian Defence Force and NACC to develop a model that outlines all

requirements for JSF operations and sustainment including maintenance,supply, training needs and fleet asset management.

Director Aerospace John Monaghan said: “This contract will play a critical rolein ensuring that Defence, industry and our ADF men and women are ready andprepared for a smooth transition when the JSF comes into service.

“Our team will work to define the processes and information that will be requiredto ensure that the aircraft achieves its maximum operational effectiveness inany deployed environment.”

The company has leveraged its global experience and appointed an employeefrom the UK JSF team to lead the project. F-35 Tech Specialist Dave Harrisonhas more than 10 years experience with the aircraft and played a pivotal roleworking with the British Joint Combat Air Project to support the integration of theaircraft into the UK defence force.

The project also requires plans for follow-on phases that will support thecontinued integration of the aircraft through to achievement of its InitialOperating Capability in 2019/20.

AWARD FOR HYPERSONICS COLLABORATION

A Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) team, investigatingthe properties of hypersonic flight with Australian and international partners,was today presented with the prestigious von Karman Award for InternationalCo-operation in Aeronautics by the International Council of AeronauticalSciences (ICAS) at a ceremony in Brisbane.

The award was presented to Dr Allan Paull (DSTO), Mr Doug Dolvin (US AirForce Research Laboratory), Dr Michael Smart (University of Queensland) andDr Kevin Bowcutt (Boeing Research and Technology, USA). They represent themajor partners in the Hypersonics International Flight ResearchExperimentation (HIFiRE) program.

Knowledge gained from this technology will be applied to the development offuture HIFiRE flight vehicles and testing of advanced air-breathing hypersonicpropulsion engines, known as supersonic combustion ramjets (scramjets).

Dr Bill Schofield, a former laboratory director at DSTO, was presented with theICAS Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Memorial Lecture award for hisenduring contribution to aeronautical science in Australia.

FINMECCANICA JOINS THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINPROGRAM

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare signed a Global Supply Chain Deedwith Finmeccanica at the Land Warfare Conference in Melbourne. The deedwas co-signed by CEO Finmeccanica Group Services, Riccardo Napolitano, onbehalf of the Finmeccanica Group. "Finmeccanica is a big addition to our GlobalSupply Chain program and I'm pleased to welcome them on board," Mr Claresaid.

"Australian small and medium businesses have a range of quality products andservices. This Deed will help them get access to more work acrossFinmeccanica’s global supply chain." Finmeccanica joins other companies whohave signed GSC agreement including Boeing, Raytheon, Thales, LockheedMartin, BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman. The Minister says that throughthese agreements, the government funds multi-national Defence companies tohire a team of people to identify and certify Australian companies as part of theirglobal supply chains.

RHEINMETALL SIMULATION AUST ACQUIRES SYDAC

Rheinmetall Simulation Australia has announced it has entered into anagreement to acquire the defence operations of Sydac Pty Ltd, givingRheinmetall additional presence in the Australian market. Rheinmetall says “themove represents another step in Rheinmetall Defence’s progressiveinternationalisation and systematic expansion into key markets.”

South Australian Treasurer and Minister for Defence Industries Jack Snellingwelcomed the announcement, saying “this announcement strengthensRheinmetall's presence in South Australia and signifies there is a long-termfuture for them in our state. Having met with Rheinmetall in Germany inSeptember and seen first-hand their advanced simulation-based trainingproducts as well as other aspects of their business I am confident there areopportunities for them to continue to expand their simulation and trainingbusiness in Australia's ‘Defence State’."

GOVT RELEASES ASIAN WHITE PAPER

The federal government has released its Australia in the Asian Century WhitePaper which emphasises that Australia’s future “is irrevocably tied to thesustainable security of our diverse region.” A ministerial release says the WhitePaper “outlines a long-term strategy to position Australia to benefit from theopportunities of the Asian century, while managing future challenges,” and that it“outlines the government’s national objectives and pathways to buildingsustainable security in our region.”

A number of national objectives outlined in the document will be reflected in thepolicy goals and priorities to be set out in the 2013 Defence White Paper, whileit also identifies new opportunities for Australia to pursue deeper strategic andsecurity partnerships. The release says “the government will continue toincrease its efforts in the period ahead to deepen Defence cooperation,including joint exercises and other forms of engagement, with our friends andpartners in our region.

GENERAL NEWS

PERSONNEL CHANGES

The ADF’s most senior female officer has been appointed to head AirservicesAustralia as the air traffic control provider rolls out a five-year, $1 billionspending program. Air Vice-Marshal Margaret Staib will take over asAirservices CEO on October 15, replacing acting chief Andrew Clark. FormerAirservices CEO Greg Russell abruptly resigned in May amid a flurry of newsreports over his high salary and expenses spending.

The ADF’s senior logistician, AVM Staib serves as Commander Joint Logisticsand played a key role in implementing a $2.4 billion logistics reform programunder the 2009 Defence White Paper, Federal Transport Minister AnthonyAlbanese said in a statement announcing her appointment.

Mr Bruce Carter as the new chairperson of the board of ASC ProprietaryLimited.

Mr Bruce Carter replaces Vice Admiral (retd) Chris Ritchie, who served as thechairman of the ASC Board for more than three years and also served on theAir Warfare Destroyer Principals Council.

INDONESIA TO PUT OFFSET REQUIREMENTS INTOLAW

Indonesia’s secretary general of defense, Air Marshal Eris Herryanto, says apolicy mandating offsets in defence acquisitions will be put in to law and thelegislation is due to pass parliament this year. The offset is expected to be 30%,an percentage similar to India.

The Air Marshal said that an unofficial requirement for offset now exists butsome vendors have avoided it.

CHEMICAL 'LAB ON A MICROCHIP' WINS DSTOEUREKAPRIZE

An innovative and portable plastic microchip sensor that can quickly detect toxicchemical substances in the field has won the 2012 DSTO Eureka Prize.

The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon said the$10,000 prize was presented to Professor Yonggang Zhu from theCommonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation (CSIRO) at the AustralianMuseum Eureka Prize awards function in Sydney.

“I congratulate Professor Zhu for developing an innovative solution for the fastand reliable analysis of chemical warfare agents outside the laboratory,” MrSnowdon said. “The prototype chemical sensor that Professor Zhu has createdhas significant potential to benefit Defence as well as law enforcement, securityand counter terrorism agencies. “It will allow them quickly and accurately toidentify toxic chemicals at the scene of the incident without using the services ofa dedicated laboratory or specialist staff.”

The hand-held device, suitable for identifying individual chemicals as well as thesimultaneous detection of multiple chemicals, is a significant improvement oncommercially available products which are bulky in size and costly to use.

“The most remarkable aspect of this innovation is the plastic micro sensor chipthat does the sampling, detection and identification of the chemicals in onedevice,” Mr Snowdon said.

The sensor is also capable of separating chemical warfare agents fromharmless substances like soft drinks and petrol, which could be used to maskdangerous chemicals. It could also be applied to detect other substances suchas explosives, pesticides, food contaminants and drugs.

“Given further development, this Australian-owned technology will result in alow-cost, portable system that could be mass produced using existing facilitiesin this country,” Mr Snowdon said.

“This work has the potential to play a vital role in protecting Australia fromterrorism and threats to national security."

Mr Snowdon said Professor Zhu’s research was a world leading development inthe growing field of microfluidics. Professor Zhu is Research Group Leader,Materials Science and Engineering at CSIRO.

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