:

Australia Welcomes Raytheon’s Australia Industry Development Unit

DDN

Friday, September 25th, 2009

SHARE:

Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Greg Combet recently welcomed the establishment of Raytheon Australia's Industry Development Unit (IDU). "Raytheon's IDU will implement the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed that was signed between Defence and the company on 1 July 2009," Combet said. "This new unit will facilitate opportunities for Australian industry to become part of Raytheon's global supply chain. The AIC Deed with Raytheon Australia is an important step forward for Australian defense industry, especially small and medium…

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said. Jesse Tolleson, […]

Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]

Army

Army ‘Looking At Options’ For Supporting Munitions Boost Plans If Reconciliation Fails, Official Says

The Army is “looking at options” for how it would support planned boosts to munitions production if Congress doesn’t pass a reconciliation bill with the requested funding, a senior acquisition […]

Build Of At Least 45 MQ-9s By Start Of FY 2029 Required By SASC Bill

Down to an inventory of 135 MQ-9A Reapers due to the loss of two dozen aircraft in strikes on Iran, the Air Force would have to field at least 45 […]