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AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY & DEFENCE NETWORKNC
NATIONAL NEWSLETTER No 2 of 2011 19 April 2011
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AIDN NATIONAL NEWS 1 AIDN-NEW SOUTH WALES 1 AIDN-NSW NEW MEMBERS 1 AIDN-NSW MEMBERS’ NEWS AIDN-QUEENSLAND 3 AIDN-QLD NEW MEMBERS 3 AIDN-QLD NEWS AIDN-VICTORIA 4 AIDN-VIC NEW MEMBERS 4 AIDN-VIC MEMBERS’ NEWS 5 VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT NEAIDN-WESTERN AUSTRALIA 8 AIDN-WA MEMBERS’ NEWS DEFENCE INDUST 8 GENERAL NEWS 9
AIDN NATIONAL NEWS AIDN NATIONAL MEETING The AIDN National Meeting was held in Canberra on Monday 14 February 2011, prior to the ADM
ill be held in Melbourne on riday 20 May 2011.
s everyone has a wonderful and safe 5 day break.
conference. The next meeting wF 2011 is passing very fast, Easter is almost on us already, AIDN hope
AIDN-New South Wales AIDN-NSW NEW MEMBERS
Since the last newsletter 7 new members have ined. They are:
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For more details v w.com.au
jo BlackSnow BlackSnow is an engineering consulting group which services the Defence, Industrial and general engineering sectors. BlackSnow specialises in using advanced engineering tools, which include Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to anproblems. BlackSnow is increasingly confronted with challenges for which there is no precedent. Engineering Manager Dr Mark Gillies is excited when presented with such problems and is driven by the task of coming up with a solution that he hopes will exceed the client’s expectations. “The first step is to understand the problem from the client’s perspective. Then, combining our analytical skills and our knowledge and experience from other fields of engineering, we strive to find the simplest solution that will meet our client’s needs. This is where BlackSnow excels; being experts in numerical methods and computer simulation we are able to develop a realistic modelling environment to explore possible solutions to the problem and tthese to give the most suitable one”. BlackSnow has expertise in human body modelling, with a focus on biomechanics and human injury / vulnerability with regards to blast and ballistic assaults. This includes, for example, modelling of body armour and the simulation of soldiers mounted in vehicles. Other specialties include modelling of impacts, such as drop tests of electrical equipment, and modelling of life predictions of machine componeloading.
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We offer inspection and
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For furthe se contact dhinchcliff@ brown.com
hase is just the first step in the process
, ERP and document management
Defence Network (AIDN),
For more info www.imaginit.com.au
David Brown David Brown has a long and proud history of designing and manufacturing gear and transmission systems for the defence industry. Our Technology has been incorporated into several generations of British main battle tanks, including the formidable Challenger Two. Oudestroyers and nuclear powered submarines through the world’s oceans. With a comprehensive defence portfolio, we can supply manual and automatic steer and brake systems up to 1500hp, as well as pump drives, turret gearboxes, elevation gearboxes, winch gears and air turbine pumps for missile launchers. We can design and manufacture gearboxes, build to print or enhance existing designs.overhaul services, and supply component parts for your repair programmes. David Brown has become an integral part of defence worldwide. As the industry has evolved, we’ve been at the very core of things, meeting new challenges with considered and unique solutions. It’s given us unrivalled knowledge and experience. It’s also tauof engineering you must work within it, not alongside it.
r information pleadavidbrown.com www.david
IMAGINiT IMAGINiT is a globally diversified engineering group and the world’s largest independent provider of enterprise solutions to the engineering industry. We understand the design processes in the defence industry. Purchasing and executing the right technology tools for your defence projects is just the beginning. Our experience has shown us that successful defence organisations increase their return on investment by understanding that the software purcto make their organisation more productive and competitive. IMAGINiT work directly with the Australian Department of Defence, a broad range of major defence companies and many of the associated suppliers. With offices throughout Australia we are well placed to offer a comprehensive range of CAD, PLM, MRPsolutions tailored to your organisational needs and objectives. IMAGINiT Technologies are active members of the Australian Industry &Defence Teaming Centre and a Defence Recognised Supplier.
rmation see or contact Andrew Coop 63.
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with on time delivery. invested in:
-TECH 850L – 1100 dia x 3,500 long
x 1 Meter precision CNC Grinder,
s. Medina Engineering ed Quality Managemen
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Medina Engineering Pty. Ltd. Medina Engineering is a family owned & operated business started in 1974 and has over 35 years of experience in the manufacture of speciaequipment for a wide variety of industries including the mining & resources sectors, railways, hydro and power generation, steel manufacture and building products industries and are currently making inroads into the defence & petro chemical sectorsOur philosophy has been to consistently invest latest technology for large CNC machinery keeping in step with advancing technology and giving us the capacity to competitively deliver quality products to a worldwide market Recently Medina Engineering hasHwacheom CNC VT-1150 Vertical lathe @ 1350 dia Hawacheon HINissan CNC Horizontal Borer 3.5 Meter rotary table x 2.5 Meter high Machining Centre 1.5 x 1 Meter. Combining these machines with our existing large capabilities – 6 Meter CNC Mill with 9 Meter bed & moving Gantry, 3 Meter longLarge lathe turning up to 2.4 Meter diameter x 6 Meters and extensive fabrication facilitie
have an accreditt System to AS/ NZS Standard ISO
9001:2We can be contacted directly on 612 9755 2via our website www.medinaeng.com.au
Performance Engineering Group Australia Performance Engineering Group is committed to providing complete turnkey design, engineering and manufacturing services. Established on a 5000sqm/15 acre site we have large design, engineering, precision machining, fabricating and press facilities. Performance Engineering has the
using the latest CMM nt for inspecFor furth 389 0000 or
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capacity for heavy fabrication supported by large CNC machining facilities in house with some of the largest presses in Australia and
and Leica Laser Tracking equipmetion.
er information please call: 612 4email: sales@performawebsite: www.performance.net.au
RFD Australia Pty Ltd RFD Australia is highly experienced in the areas of safety and survivability operating for over 20 years in
survival equipment is successfully
Australia and with three divisions of dedicated expertise which serve their markets under relevant Quality Systems and Approvals. Our divisions include: RFD Marine & Aerospace, RFD Fire & Safety, and RFD Technologies. Our safety andintegrated and maintained around the world on multiple platforms ranging from submarines, surface
vessels and reconnaissance and attack military helicopters through to the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. RFD Australia is involved in the manufacture, supply, service and project manag
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ement of aviation,
orce and the Special orces. We also supply and support safety and
ian government
marine, fire, life support and gas control equipment to the Australian Defence FFsurvival equipment for other Australdepartments and defence prime contractors in the region. Website: www.rfd.com.au Please contact: Nigel Cowan T: 02 9330 7071, E: [email protected] Thyssenkrupp Aerospace Pty Ltd ThyssenKrupp Aerospace is Australia's largest
tractors we can offer water-jet,
nt
grade materi ds. ThyssenKrup uality system certified to boFor more i ce &
1 2 9757 7777
service provider of quality approved materials to the Aerospace, Defence and high technology industries. As part of the Thyssenkrupp group we have access to the world's top suppliers of Aerospace materials such as Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Copper, Brass and Engineering Plastics. With our extensive range of on-site capability we can process your materials closest to net shape saving you time and money. Through our extensive range of approved subconlaser, plasma, welding, rolling and camouflage painting. Semi finished or complete components are offered and all work is supplied with a certificate of conformity that will comply with the most stringequality requirements of global Aerospace and Defence standards. We strive for excellence in providing a superior customer service to our customers and with Australia's largest on site stockholding of aerospace
als we are sure to meet your neep Aerospace operate a qth ISO9001 & AS9120
nformation, contact: Ian Smith, DefenAerospace Manager Ph: [email protected]
AIDN-NSW MEMBERS’ NEWS
HIGHEST ACCREDITATION FOR RAAF AP-3C SIM The technical superiority of Thales's simulators has been recognised once again, with Simulinc awarding the RAAF’s Edinburgh-based AP-3C Orion Advanced Flight Simulator (AFS) the highest
de full flight performance, flight
pilot and flight engineer students to undertake training using a high quality flight simulator instead of an actual aircraft.
ndard of simulation and is a redit to everyone involved in its development.” He
ircraft and its role
ining a grant for ement of inefficient energy e will replace their existing
with high efficiency
eensland
accreditation available under Australian Defence Force regulations. Developed by Thales teams in Australia and the UK, the AP-3C AFS combines a range of state-of-the-art technologies to provideck and tactical training capabilities. Zero flight time (Level 5) status is the highest level of accreditation under Australian standards. It allows
Mick Stone, Team Leader at Simulinc, the Accrediting Authority for the ADF, said: “The AFS represents a high stacdescribed the program as “a complex simulator, truly representative of both the acapabilities”. RE-TOOLING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE – GRANT OFFERS – DECEMBER 2010 AIDN-NSW member, G.H. Varley Pty Ltd, were successful in December in obtaidentification and replacdelivery techniques. Thcompressed air system compressor and delivery system.
AIDN-Qu AIDN-Qld NEW MEMBERS
Since the last newsletter 1 new member has joined. They are: FLANAG
AN CONSULTING GROUP
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Flanagan Consulting Group is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary Consultancy that is proud of its ability to apply innovation, creativity and practicality to every project. Based in North Queensland, with offices in the major centres of Cairns and Townsville, we have a staff of over 30 full time professionals and are one of the largest Consultancies in the region. The team includes engineers, designers, project managers and planners, offering comprehensive services in the field of civil and engineering, town planning and project management. Our highly experienced team of professionals is availabsolutions for your projects. Flanagan Consulting Group operates under a Quality Management SyAS/NZS ISO9001:2000.
r information please contBignoux, Phone: (07) 4724 5
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AIDN-Qld NEWS
The 2011 AIDN-Qld Annual Dinner will be held on
f our year and 2011 will be no
by members us
of sponsorship: old $3000 Silver $1500 Bar $1000
Contact Kev Carroll for more info. Tel: +61754434733 Mob: 0412227375 Email: [email protected]
Thursday 9 June, at the United Service Club Over the past few years the Annual Dinner has been the highlight oexception. Past dinners have been well supported and have been made financially viable by generosponsorships. Once again sponsors are sought for our dinner. There are three levelsG
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AIDN-Victoria AIDN-Vic NEW MEMBERS
Up until the end of February the following 6 new embers have joined AIDN-Vic. They are:
rine, mobile vehicle and man-pack pplications.
itch technology
s, including LCD direct/optical
ays
(including FPGAs, Power, SRAM,
rt for long term
ip Standards:
9759 5949 Mob: 0415 676 4 z.com.au
m Allyanz Pty Ltd Allyanz specializes in rugged Displays, Monitors & Electronic solutions for harsh airborne, surface ship, ATC, submaa . Air Traffic Control Displays . Control Panels & Key-sw. DC-DC Power Modules . Display enhancementbonding & lamination . Integrated Custom Displ. Panel PC workstations . SemiconductorsDRAM & Flash) . Solid State Drives . Super-Caps & Film Capacitors . DMSMS Solutions Suppomaintenance and spare parts. All MIL Qualification testing, including MIL-STD-810; MIL-STD-461; MIL-L-85762 (NVIS B compatibility); SAE AS7788; MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power requirements) and more...WorkmanshIPC A610 and ANSI-J, Standard001. Contact: Daud Ally, General Manager, Phone: 03
05 daud@allyan
r various
ch more. Contact: Ma g Executive, Phone: 03533931 artlett.net.au
C E Bartlett C.E. Bartlett is a family owned and operated company specialising in the manufacture of products using Industrial Textiles. A leader within our industry, we fabricate and distribute both nationally and globally a wide range of products foindustries using industrial fabrics such as PVC, woven polyethylene, acrylic and canvas. Our vast product range includes Tarpaulins, Sunblinds, Tank Liners, Grain Covers, Haystack Covers, Grain Bunker Covers, Side Curtains, Dam Liners, Cricket Pitch Covers, Flexible Water Tanks, Caravan Annexes, Ute & Trailer covers, Wine Press Membranes, Evaporation Covers, Irrigation Fluming, Portable Altitude Chambers (PACs) and mu
tthew Brown, Marketin03 matt@b
that utilise best practices,
high quality equipment
ndustries. rer the Byron Group offers a
- Pre hospital equipment
Byron Group Committed to the Health, Aerospace, Emergency Response and Management Industries. We offer innovative quality products incorporating the latest integrated technologies while offering value for money." The Byron Group consists of six Australian owned and operated companies that design and manufacture a wide range of for the Health, Aerospace, Emergency Response and Management iAs a leading manufactucomplete solution - Vehicle body building
- Ground Support Equipment fo
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ersion and Access Vehicles
er, Phone: 03 9330 0055 Mgeorge.nitcho
- Design, manufacturing, maintenanrestoration of aircraft interiors - Vehicle Conv- Customised Electrical/Electronic/and IT Infrastructure Contact: George Nitchov, Sales Manag
obile: 0426 251 943 [email protected]
tforms, Maritime
s and waste
Contact: Bronwynn herson, Office Manager, Phone: 03 9214 4447 dmtc.com.au
Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) DMTC develops and delivers new materials technologies and manufacturing processes to enhance Australia's defence capability by adopting a collaborative partnership approach between Defence, defence industries and research agencies. Projects deliver real solutions to Defence across program areas including Air PlaPlatforms, Armour Applications and Propulsion Systems - with a range of benefits: Increased strength, payload capacity and operating range of equipment Improved performance and durability of equipment Increased efficiency in production Reduction in costCustomised equipment for specific Australian conditions Access to new markets.
e McPinformation@
resence and after sales support for
VP, Phone: 03 9682 2359 Moknut.saeter@kon
Kongsberg Protech Systems Australia Pty Ltd Kongsberg Protech Systems (KPS), Norway is the world's leading provider of Remote Weapoan stations (RWS) with its PROTECTOR, RWS, currently in service with 17 countries, around the world, more than 17000 systems under contract and including deliveries to the Australian Defence Force. Kongsberg Protech Systems Australia Pty Ltd (KPS-A), based out Melbourne, VIC is set up to strengthen KPS' pPROTECTOR RWS in the Australian and Pacific region. Contact: Knut Saeter, Executive
bile: 0406 627 851 gsberg.com
Moog Australia Pty Ltd Moog Australia is a designer, manufacturing and integrator of precision motion control products and solutions. Our motion control solutions provide the highest level of performance in ground combat vehicles, surveillance and security nodes, testing
l products and
satellites and space vehicles, la s, industrial machiner
ger, Phone: 03 9561
and simulation, steel production, power generation turbines, and industrial machinery.
Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and integrator of precision controsystems. Moog's high performance systems control military and commercial aircraft,
unch vehicles, missiley and medical equipment.
Contact: Peter Heitmann, Mana6044 [email protected]
AIDN-Vic MEMBERS’ NEWS
HAWKEI PROTOTYPES DELIVERED TO
hmaster program, and teamed
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CONSTRUCTION
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50 countries around the world.
development.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE FOR TESTING Thales Australia has delivered two prototypes of its ground-breaking Hawkei vehicle to Australia’s Department of Defence. The vehicles are being submitted for verification and validation under the Department’s LAND 121 Phase 4 program, which will replace part of the Army’s fleet of Land Rovers with light protected mobility vehicles.Chris Jenkins, Thales Australia’s CEO, said the delivery marked a significant chapter in a rapid development program that had made full use of the company’s protected mobility expertise. “We have leveraged the experience gained on the highly successful Buswith world-class partners including Plasan, Boeing Defence Australia and the PAC Group, to deliver a unique, innovative, and high performance vehicle to the Commonwealth. "The speed the Hawkei team has demonstrated to develop these prototypes shows that we ha
ability to manufacture and deliv versatile vehicle in respon as Australia's only ge
turer of protected mobility vehicles.”
THALES COMPLETES CASIA Thales Australia has completed construction of the Centre for Advanced Studies in ATM (CASIA), a new Air Traffic Management research and development centre in Melbourne, Australia. CASIA has been made possible by significant financial support from the Victorian Government, which has played an active role in helpingbuild its Australian ATM business over many years. Chris Jenkins, Thales Australia’s CEO, said CASIA represented the evolution of a hi-tech business that had delivered significant export successes. “From small beginnings, we have expanded to become a global powerhouse that has delivered an advanced ATM system to Australia, and secured exports to over “This success demonstrates the benefits of long term investment, a commitment to building skills, and ongoing excellence in research and
Thales’s customers, pa
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rtners and suppliers, plus ther ATM stakeholders such as airlines, airports
ities and other
OR
l arrive
n the world’s largest open-deck semi-
First of class, ra (LHD01) will arrive in Victoria next before being accept h sister ship HMAS Adelai
program in
ralia will machine the vertical tail
aging Director - ternational Guy Griffiths said: "The BAE Systems
sfully
ustralian International Airshow at
GA8 Airvan, which has been extremely
he first metal parts an be cut at end of this month. Avionics, air intake
ool of Air Traffic Control at East Sale.
RAAF School of Air Traffic
C OPEN FOR BUSINESS
oand the military, will also be able to make use of CASIA, along with Victorian universeducational institutions. LHD LAUNCH PAVES THE WAY FAMPHIBIOUS TRANSFORMATION The hull of the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s two new amphibious ships has been launched in Spain. Navantia has built up the hull to the flight deck under contract to BAE Systems Australia, which is constructing the superstructure at the Williamstown facility and will consolidate the ship and integrate the combat system. The hull wilat BAE Systems Williamstown Dockyard in August 2012 after a 23,150-kilometre journey as a ‘passenger’ osubmersible heavy lift ship, the Blue Marlin.. Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane, led the launch and said the event was enormously significant. “These ships are officially known as Landing Helicopter Docks or LHDs and are the largest the Australian Navy has ever owned,” Vice Admiral Crane said.
HMAS Canber year where it will be fitted out ed into service in 2014 witde (LHD02) to follow the year after.
MARAND SIGNS LONG TERM AGREEEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF JSF VERTICAL TAILS BAE Systems and Marand Precision Engineering signed a long-term agreement, during the Avalon Airshow, on the supply of vertical tails for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter -- the largest, highest-value package of industrial work on the F-35Australia. The agreement is worth A$790 million of high-technology export business for the aerospace industry in Australia over the life of the program, with subsequent contracts being let yearly. BAE Systems Austtitanium components in Adelaide. Marand will be the in-country lead for the manufacture of the 722 vertical tail fins and will undertake final assembly of the titanium parts. BAE Systems Group ManInteam and Marand have worked together succeson the F-35 for the past four years including the last 18 months on the vertical tails. GIPPSAERO'S GA10 PROJECT ON TRACK GippsAero has announced it is on schedule to deliver its first GA10 turboprop in 2013. Speaking at the AAvalon recently, the La Trobe-based GA aircraft manufacturer said developments of the new GA10
turboprop utility aircraft are proceeding swiftly and according to plan. The GA10 Turbo-prop is a whole new FAR 23 certified type, powered by a Rolls Royce 250 B17F2 engine. The GA10 will be a 10-seat aircraft based on the popularsuccessful both in Australia and overseas. The GA10 has been engineered to emulate the GA8 design as a low cost platform with added carrying and capacity and added potential for aircraft operators. The project is currently in the prototype design phase, and it is expected that tcfilter, STOL kit and auto pilot options will be developed concurrently. GippsAero expects to debut the GA10 at the 2013 Australian International Airshow ADACEL ANNOUNCES FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF RAAF TOWER SIMULATION SYSTEMS Adacel announced recently that the Company has successfully completed final acceptance for the MaxSim Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower simulator suite delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) SchThe program was a multi-million dollar acquisition by the RAAF of a suite of Adacel’s state-of-the-art ATC tower simulators to train RAAF Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers (JBAC) at their ATC School in East Sale. The suite included two 360-degree and one 252-degree full immersion tower simulation systems plus six ATC tower individual task trainers with interchangeable site specific databases for various RAAF airfields. The successful completion of this project relied on cooperative and focused relationships between the Australian Defence Materiel Organization (DMO), Defence Support Group, Control and Adacel Technologies Ltd. The team was recognized at the Australian Defence Magazine(ADM) Congress Awards, winning the DMO/Industry Team of the Year Award for Excellence in the Minor Acquisition category.
NEW CRRepresentatives of Senator Kim Carr minister for innovation, industry, science & research, launched the extension of the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures (CRC-ACS) last month. “The level of international engagement is outstanding, and demonstrates that our research and development program is truly world class,” noted Professor Murray Scott – CRC-ACS CEO. This extension of the highly successful CRC-ACS is
supported by $14 million
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from the Australian
e Defence Science & Technology
Government’s Cooperative Research Centre Program, and over $50 million in cash and in-kind support from 28 participating organisations. A major feature of the extension is the high level of international participation: nine of the 28 participants are located outside Australia. The international business and research organisations will collaborate with Australian universities, thOrganisation (DSTO), as well as a range of smaller Australian businesses. Additional organisations will be invited to join the research program, so that all relevant organisations to industrial implementation can build the necessary skills within the program. Courtesy of ADM
AIR LAUNCHED COUNTERMEASURES MANUFACTURING PLANT Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare MP officially opened Chemring Australia’s new $30 million state-of-the-art air launched countermeasures manufacturing plant in Lara, Victoria recently. The facility was built after the Commonwealth awarded Chemring a 10 year contract, worth $160 million in November 2008 to supply countermeasures and pyrotechnics to the Australian Defence Force. The facility is the only countermeasures manufacturing plant in the southern he e of producing flares of all to satisfy the Australian Defence Force’ eds. It also includes a Research capability to support the ons to meet evolving thre
mall and medium enterprises MEs) to support the KC-135 aerial refuelling
and Production
anufacturing
plates used by the ADF are currently
misphere and is capablconfigurations
s countermeasure neand Development
ADF in developing solutiats.
Minister of Defence and Tim Young inspecting
Minehounds
BOEING KC-135 SUBCONTRACTS HELP AUST FIRMS EXPORT CAPABILITIES TO US Boeing recently announced subcontracts with two Melbourne-based s(Saircraft. The companies, AerostaffParts, will provide sheet metal and machined components, respectively, under contracts were facilitated by the Office of Australian Industry Capability (OAIC). PLATES BUILT AUSSIE TOUGH Ballistic plates for combat body armour to protect Australian troops can now be made in Australia thanks to the development of new mtechnology. The new technology to manufacture the ballistic plates has been developed through a partnership between the Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) in Victoria, Australian
Defence Apparel, CSIRO and the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing. Most ballisticimported from the US, but their manufacture by ADA in Bendigo has advantages and will allow for new technology to be prototyped quickly and for product development to occur in Australia. Courtesy of ADM PELICAN PRODUCTS ACQUIRES RENOWNED CUSTOM PACKAGING SOLUTIONS PROVIDER – TRIMCAST Pelican Products Australia, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and virtually indestructible cases for protecting valuable equipment, has acquired Trimcast Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of storage and transit cases including the renowned Spacecase© line. This acquisition brings two premium brands under one corporation. Both will continue to manufacture their full product lines with a united
e who n ent arrive n be
can Produ
will stom
packa re
pability to service the Automotive
ise with low volume
chining and fence and
,
focus on further developing the Protective Packaging and Storage and Transit Case markets in Australia and worldwide. “We are now a complete, domestic, one-stop protective packaging solution for anyon
eeds to ensure that their delicate equipms safely, in full working order and ca
rapidly deployed” said Christian Nyman, Pelicts, Managing Director.
“Pelican Products as a multi-national company, automatically multiply Trimcast’s market for cu
ging solutions and we couldn’t be mosed,” said Alan Gibson, Founder of Trimcast. plea
ABCOR ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE ACQUISITION OF FRONTLINE AUSTRALASIA Abcor have acquired Frontline in February, 2011. The Frontline acquisition has provided the Abcor group a greater caand Defence industries. Frontline has an excellent reputation in the industry. Together with Abcor’s expertfabrication learnt from 40 servicing the heavy transport industry we have formed a team with great design, engineering, fabrication, maassembly capability to service the degeneral industry. Frontline will continue to run autonomouslyproviding the service and support you expect from one of your premier suppliers. The divisions have complementary product ranges that will ultimately benefit the Australian OEM’s with a larger supplier and business partner.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT NEWS GRANTS FOR FLOOD AFFECTED BUSINESSES Businesses indirectly affected by natural disasters, including the recent floods, are now eligible for up to
$
8
number of criteria,
than 100 full time )
nesses employing
affected
5000 through the Business Relief Fund. Eligibility will be determined based on a including: • business size: Employ less
equivalent employees (EFTs• priority to micro and small busi
up to 20 EFTs • have been operating a business in the
area up to and including the date of the disaster Applications close 31 May 2011. For more information, visit here.
AIDN-Western Australia AIDN-WA MEMBERS’ NEWS
AUSTAL APPOINTS BELLAMY AS CEO Austal Limited Chairman, John Rothwell, has announced that Andrew Bellamy is to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Austal Limited and has been appointed to the Board. Mr Rothwell will
or the Sales nd Marketing function across all Austal’s
SD$368.6 million.
ars,
ned in January 2010. ustal Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Bellamy,
build up of our workforce, and
fulfill the contracts currently
hares in composites manufacturing company Quickstep rose after it said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky.
Defence's Air
f two helicopter suppliers that have
awarded in the third
ky's Australian dustry Participation Program.
hilippe Odouard
resume his role as Non Executive Chairman of the Group. Mr Bellamy joined Austal in 2008, initially in the capacity of Head of Global Sales and Marketing. In this role, Mr Bellamy had responsibility fainternational businesses, including the strategically significant US operations. In 2010, Mr Bellamy was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Austal’s Australian businesses and has overseen the growth and expansion of Austal’s international network of locations at a time ofsignificant turbulence in global markets. US NAVY AWARDS AUSTAL LCS 8 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The U.S. Navy has announced a fixed price incentive contract for the construction of a fourth 127-metre trimaran Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 8) valued at UThis is the second ship awarded under Austal’s recently announced U.S. Navy contract for construction of up to an additional 10 Littoral Combat Ships to be appropriated in the following five yewith a total value in excess of USD$3.5 billion. Once commissioned, these 10 ships will join the Austal-built USS Independence (LCS 2) which was commissioAcommented “The award of this ship allows us to continue thereinforces the Navy’s need for these vital ships.” This 10-ship contract will require Austal to more than double its U.S. workforce to approximately 3,800 employees in order to awarded. QUICKSTEP SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH SIKORSKY S
The agreement is contingent on Sikorsky securing a contract for the purchase of its MH-60R helicopters under the Australian Department of 9000 Phase 8 program. Sikorsky is one otendered for the program, which is the Australian Department of Defence's acquisition program for a new navy tactical helicopter fleet. The contract is expected to be quarter of 2011. If Sikorsky is successful in winning the contract, the memorandum is intended to lead to Quickstep becoming a participant in SikorsInQuickstep's managing director Psaid the agreement represented another opportunity for Quickstep to secure additional large-scale aerospace manufacturing contracts.
DEFENCE INDUSTRY NEWS ROLLS-ROYCE & DMTC TO ANALYSE REPAIR TECHNIQUES Rolls-Royce has signed a partnership with Australia’s Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC) to develop component repair techniques for military engines. The jointly-funded agreement was signed at Avalon2011 by CEO of the DMTC Mark Hodge, and Nick Durham, Rolls-Royce’s President of Customer Business. The DMTC is Australia’s first and only Defence Future Capability Technology Centre (DFCTC). RMIT University and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) are also partners in the program, which will specifically address the development of technologies that enable repair of numerous components in gas
rbine engines. The studies will focus on the
hods, in the hope of saving
tuinvestigation and development of new surface treatment metmanufacturing time and cost while enhancing component reliability. Courtesy of www.diar.com NEW BOARD TO REVIEW DEFENCE INNOVATION An expert board of Defence industry representatives, unions and Government agencies has been established to provide advice on Defence industry programs to the Federal Government. Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare said one of the first tasks of the Defence Industry Innovation Board would be to work on the Guidelines for the new Priority Industry Capability Innovation Program. This $44.9m program will provide funding, particularly to small-to-medium sized enterprises (SME), to develop products that contribute to our Priority Industry Capability goals. The Board will be chaired by Mr David Mortimer and will hold its first meeting at the Avalon Air Show (Avalon2011). The Board will be made up of representatives from primes, SMEs, industry associations, Defence and the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. The AIDN President, Graham Priestnall, is a member of this board and we will keep AIDN members advised of its progress.
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delivering maximum alue to the ADF through its existing munitions
THALES SIGNS ON WITH GENERAL DYNAMICS Thales Australia and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems have signed a long-term strategic teaming agreement to co-operate in the Australian ordnance market. The agreement formalises many years of close co-operation between Thales and General Dynamics, cements Thales' ability to deliver domestic munitions products to the Australian Department of Defence, and enables a refreshed approach to the munitions business in Australia, including the potential for greater exports. Under the 10-year agreement, General Dynamics will deliver technology transfer to Thales in Australia, while Thales will leverage its US partner’s expertise to focus on vcontracts. Courtesy of www.diar.com HF MOD SUPPORT CONTRACT FOR BOEING Boeing recently received a $15.5 million support services contract (SSC) for the Modernised High Frequency Communications System (MHFCS). Under the contract Boeing will sustain and upgrade the operational capability of the system. The system is used to securely exchange information within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for the command and control of deployed forces. “SSC will provide Defence with the specialised engineering support it needs to maintain this strategically important
s used by the al Australian Navy and Royal with a single integrated system
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communications asset,” Michael Aylward, head of the DMO’s Electronic Systems Division, said. Boeing received “project complete” status from the Commonwealth for MHFCS on June 16, 2010. The
core system, delivered in 2004, replaced three ageing HF communications systemAustralian Army, RoyAustralian Air Force, consisting of four HF radio stations and two purpose-built control centres.
GENERAL NEWS NEW UK DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
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The creation of a new organisation to manage Defence property has been announced by Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox, Wednesday 16 February 2011. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), subject to Trade Union consultation, will bring together all those winfrastructure activity across the Ministry of Defence. It will deliver better strategic management of the military estate as well as savings of £1.2 billion over the first four years alone. This is the first such change Dto radically overhaul the structure of the Depwithout reducing the effectiveness or reliability of the services delivered. Courtesy of ADM NZ ABANDONS SKYHAWK SALE PLANS The NZ government has announced its decision to withdraw from sale surplus Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) A-4K Skyhawk ground attack aircraft, although it has yet to decide the future of its grounded fleet of Aermacchi MB-339CB air trainer/light attack aircraft.
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e Minister Dr Wayne Mapp said in a the surplus statement on 16 April that some of
Skyhawks will be reduced to spares and sold through a request for proposals process, while others will be donated to local museums. Courtesy of ADM CHANGE TO UK VISA PROCESSING The British High Commission in Canberra advises that there has been a change to the processing of UK visas. As part of the UK Border Agency’s rationalisation of operations to improve efficiency and consistency of decision making, the processing of visas for applicants in Australia will be transferred from Canberra to the UK Border Agency’s processing h , in The Philippines in March 2011. There will be no change to the actual visa applicat rt from a changed postal a ans. For more information, click h
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You can also report unsolicited [email protected] If you think you have provided your bank account or credit card details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. More information • www.ato.gov.au/identitycrime • www.scamwatch.gov.au PERSONNEL CHANGES Ai Group Defence Council National Executive
to this important role
, especially SMEs, are experiencing a ownturn in activity due to a lull in the momentum to
essful stint with the Land Environment orking Group (LEWG) and Deputy Director for
who will retire. ates will report to James Gribbon, South Asia
when he begins his ree-year term tomorrow. He has been serving as
has named a new chairman, BAE Systems Australia CEO, Jim McDowell, who replaces outgoing Chairman, Paul Johnson. “Jim will bring enormous domestic and international defence industry expertise representing the defence industry in Australia,” Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout said. “His appointment comes at a time when many companiesdupgrade and replace equipment for the Australian Defence Force,” Ridout said. Ridout concluded by saying that the contribution of retiring chairman, Paul Johnson, is recognised widely within the defence community and proceeded to thank him for all his work during his time as chairman. After a succWScience and Industry in DGLD Lieutenant Colonel Andy Mergens is heading back to the US. While Andy is heading back to the US to take up an assignment as Commander, 17th CSSB in Ft Richardson, Alaska, he will be replaced by Major Tony Cerella, who can be reached at all of Andy’s old details. Raydon Gates has been announced as the new CEO of Lockheed Martin (LM) Australia from 4 March 2011, replacing Paul JohnsonGPresident of LM Global, who recently succeeded Richard Kirkland, current Vice President of LM Corporate International Business Development and Chairman of the Australian Board of Directors. Gates has previously worked as CEO and board member of the Kokoda Foundation, after serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Brigadier Tim Keating has been appointed New Zealand’s Chief of Army, replacing Lieutenant General Rhys Jones who became Chief of Defence Force last month. Brigadier Keating will be promoted to Major General thChief of Staff at Defence Headquarters, and was previously Deputy Chief of Army. Brigadier Keating’s command appointments in recent years have included the 2nd Land Force Group at Linton, a rotation of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in
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Afghanistan, the Officer Cadet School at Waiouru, and the NZSAS at Papakura. New Zealand’s new Chief of the Air Force will be Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell. He takes up the position on May 1 and replaces Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott. Air Vice Marshal Stockwell is currently the Commander Joint Forces New Zealand at Trentham. New Zealand Minister of Defence Wayne Mapp has announced Brigadier David Gawn will become Commander Joint Forces New Zealand on 1 May, succeeding Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell, who has been appointed Chief of Air Force. Brigadier Gawn will be promoted to Major General for his new
le. Brigadier Gawn has servedrocommanding officer of Kiwi Company in Bosnia in 1994. In 2000 he became commanding officer of the 3rd New Zealand Battalion Group in East Timor, for which he received a Force Commander’s Commendation. Brigadier Gawn has held appointments including that of Land Component Commander at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand (HQJFNZ), and his current role of Deputy Chief of Army. Courtesy of www.diar.com Cubic Defence New Zealand, Ltd. has appointed Mike Toxopeus as its new General Manager. Toxopeus of operations in Auckland, wher t 135 employees are stationed. A native Ne der, Toxopeus joined the Royal New Z high school as a Marine Engineerin d in a variety of sea, shore stings before being appointed as the Di e Engineering with the Naval Staff. Af 21 years of service, he left the Navy in 2005 wit a rank of Commander.
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AEROSPACE & DEFENSE MEETINGS, TORINO The Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia – Melbourne Inc, has an exciting and promising opportunity within the Aerospace Industry for interested companies. The Chamber along with CEIP (Agency for Investments, Exports and Tourism in the Region of Piemonte) in Turin, Italy, is promoting the opportunity to attend the Turin Aerospace and Defence Meetings October 24-27 2011. There is no charge for the meetings. The meetings held biennially involve over 400 companies from over 24 nations including last meetings India and China, which shows that it is globally focussed in promoting business between countries. Turin is the aerospace hub of Italy with five of the major actors being Alernia Aeronautica, Thales Alenia Space, Avio, Selex Galileo and Microtecnica based
out of the city. It is an exciting opportunity to market our products and a chance of networking with
The event also ycompanies around the world. coincides with the SAE international congress and exhibitions in Toulouse October 18-21 2011. Toulouse, being near the home of Airbus. With just a two-hour train ride between the two cities, it would not be an opportunity to miss. For more information please feel free to contact us here at the Chamber by phone (03) 9866 5433 or via email [email protected] UPGRADE FOR RNZN ANZACS The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has contracted Siemens to provide a technology upgrade to the Royal New Zealand Navy’s two ‘Anzac’-class frigates. The upgrade will see a much greater level of automation within the fully Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), which will enable a number of on-board efficiency improvements.
lthough these 12 and 14 years old, the pace of s means that there are sign s of modernising and upgrading – ges instead of replacing. “T ms Upgrade (PSU) Navy to leverage off the technolog been made over the past aland Defence Minister Way will take two ears. Courtesy of www.diar.com
A frigates are only technology advancementificant advantageand economic advantahe Anzac Platform Syste
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RSPCA AWARDS SARBI THE PURPLE CROSS Sarbi the Explosive Detection Dog received the RSPCA’s most prestigious animal braverecently, the Purple Cross, at a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. Sarbi was awarded the Purple Cross by The National President of RSPCA Australia, Mrs Lynne Bradshaw.“It recognises the deeds of animals that have shown outstanding service to humans, particularly ishown exceptional courage,” Chief of Army, Lieutenant GeDSC, CSM, also attended the ceremony. “I am very proud of the professional and dedicated work of our combat engineers and dog handlers, and the vital role they play in keeping our soldiers safe on deployment,” said Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie. Sarbi was returned to Tarin Kot in October 2009, after being missing in action for 13 months.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES 30 May – 2 June 2011, SimTect 2011 Melbourne
onvention and Exhibition Centre "Achieving C
Excellence in Training and Decision Support through Simulation". The theme for SimTecT 2011 will be Achieving Excellence in Training and Decision Support through Simulation. Keynote speakers will be provocative and controversial, discussing the issues for sharing knowle
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wthe instability that change brings, testing ideas of trust and questioning how to survive in the deep goes pear-shaped. http://www.simtect.com.au/ Paris Airshow 20-26 June 2011 Le Bourget The
ustry for a century. http://www.paris-air-
International Paris Air Show has been the premier and largest worldwide event dedicated to the aviation and space indshow.com/ Team Australia plan to have a stand at this event and a trade mission to the UK/Europe the week prior. 29 June – 1 July 2011, Defence + Industry 2011 Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Enquiries: Lara de Masson, Email: [email protected]; Tel: 02 6266 0247 Armoured Vehicles Australia 2011 Date: 17-19 May 2011, National Convention Centre, Canberra Enquiries: Defence IQ, Tel: +61 2 9229 1000; Email: [email protected];
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ity and armoured
ack on future upgrades and program quirements.
nquiries: Danny Soong, Tel: +65 9694 9086;
ummit, 25-26 July 2011, Hotel ealm Canberra. AIDN is a sponsor of this event and an
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Web: www.armoureArmoured Vehicles Australia will provide an opportunity to engage with senior military decision makers from Australia and beyond on survivability, C4I, power, lethalmanoeuvrability solutions for current and future vehicle acquisitions. The senior speaking panel shall profile key armoured vehicle programs and analyse force requirements post-Afghanistan. Speakers will address specific issues relating to vehicles currently in-theatre, including the Bushmaster, LAV III, MRAP, Stryker and also provide feedbre IMDEX Asia 2011 Date: 18-20 May 2011, Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore EEmail: [email protected]; Web: www.imdexasia.com The 8th iteration of the biennial IMDEX Asia will present greater opportunities for the international naval and maritime defence industry to interact and forge new partnerships. ADM Cyber Security SRAIDN member discount is being offered and details will be provided to members shortly. www
ibility & adaptability in systems &
make valuable industry connections, a place to be empowered & inspired by the knowledge shared, a place that will move you and your company into the future.
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ISSEC 2-5 Aug 2011 Novatel Sydney Brighton Beach With the theme “Architects of the Future”, ISSEC will look at the importance of flexsoftware design & implementation. ISSEC will be a place to
h ADM’s Defence Skilling Summit 2011 5-6 September 2011, Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
ADM’s annual Defence Skilling Summit is an important event examining the issues of training and maintaining a skilled workforce for Australia’s defence industry. It’s an event not to be missed! Email: [email protected]; Tel: +61 2 9080 4342 Australia – Canada – UK – USA Quadrilateral Conference 12 September 2011 London “Special Relationships In Defence Trade” Timed to coincide with the world renowned DSEi exhibition, the objective of this usiness-focused conference is to look at developments in b
the defence & security markets of the four countries, explore opportunities for the industries to work closer together, how to benefit from the changes to the defence trade relationships and to identify any remaining obstacles and how to overcome them. http://www.ndia.org/meetings/147D/Pages/default.aspx Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) 13
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ortunity to
– 16 Sept 2011, excel London. DSEi is a must-attevent on the international defence and secDSEi offers both exhibitors and visitors the oppsee the latest technology and products in action through an increasing number of feature areas and demonstrations. http://www.dsei.co.uk/ New Zealand Defence Industry Association Forum Date: 15-16 November 2011, New Zealand
nquiries: http://www.nzdia.co.nz/index.htmlE nned for November 1-2 this
ervice, we want to hear about it. tell all our Member Companies about it,
The NZDIA Forum dates playear have been changed due to unavailability of keynote speakers at this time. The new dates for the Forum are 15-6 November 2011. 1
Information will be available on the NZDIA web site onceavailable. QUOTE OF THE MONTH You must be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi Have you got a story or a news item to tell? Anything from a recent success story to a new product or sWhy? So we canand also the many other people with an interest in the defence, security and aerospace sector who receive the AIDN Newsletter. Articles are to be limited in size and submitted by email to [email protected]. This is a free service to members.
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19 Master Networking Workshop AIDN-Vic 19 Vic Govt/AIDN-Vic Reception AIDN-Vic 20 AIDN National Meeting Melbourne AIDN June 2 Master Networking Workshop AIDN-Vic 3 AIDN-Vic Networking Breakfast with IDN-Vic
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