#Official Defence Thread

[VinyTapestry849]

What aircraft will they be working on?
I thought Kongsberg where delivering the NASAMS..

Aircraft wise for that new facility, they mentioned 737’s but I believe it’s for a whole range of other aircraft as well. Better be for 200 million.

I think Kongsberg are basing themselves here because Adelaide is the centre of the defence Industry Australia, And because they’re gonna be helping/fitting out the Hobart class destroyers and Hunter class at Osborne with Tomahawk missiles Or whatever missiles they make. Good to see them here, They are also building a factory in New South Wales to make missiles here in Australia so we have supply chain independence

[SBD]

What aircraft will they be working on?
I thought Kongsberg where delivering the NASAMS..

Aircraft wise for that new facility, they mentioned 737’s but I believe it’s for a whole range of other aircraft as well. Better be for 200 million.

I think Kongsberg are basing themselves here because Adelaide is the centre of the defence Industry Australia, And because they’re gonna be helping/fitting out the Hobart class destroyers and Hunter class at Osborne with Tomahawk missiles Or whatever missiles they make. Good to see them here, They are also building a factory in New South Wales to make missiles here in Australia so we have supply chain independence

The aircraft facility has already been announced and the site on Womma Road (just east of Heaslip Road) has been cleared. As far as I recall, it is aimed at the 737-based platforms - P-8 Poseidon and E-7A Wedgetail which would otherwise be sent offshore for their deep maintenance/modifications. The facility is/will be owned by the state government, leased to Defence and operated by Boeing Australia if I recall correctly.

[Pistol]

What aircraft will they be working on?
I thought Kongsberg where delivering the NASAMS..

Aircraft wise for that new facility, they mentioned 737’s but I believe it’s for a whole range of other aircraft as well. Better be for 200 million.

I think Kongsberg are basing themselves here because Adelaide is the centre of the defence Industry Australia, And because they’re gonna be helping/fitting out the Hobart class destroyers and Hunter class at Osborne with Tomahawk missiles Or whatever missiles they make. Good to see them here, They are also building a factory in New South Wales to make missiles here in Australia so we have supply chain independence

Naval Strike Missile (NSM)

[VinyTapestry849]

Construction of the new hangar at RAAF Edinburgh begins today. completion expected 2026
https://www.indaily.com.au/news/2024/09 ... ence-boost

[mattblack]

New cutting-edge defence facility opens in South Australia

21 November 2024

Global defence and security company, QinetiQ has unveiled a first-of-its-kind research facility in Adelaide’s north dedicated to advancing software engineering and rapid prototyping for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The Mawson Lakes facility features an on-site software development environment and an adaptable laboratory layout, designed for the rapid development and testing of cutting-edge technologies and supporting key projects outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program.

Chief Executive Australia Sector, Gary Stewart said the facility will significantly enhance the company’s existing capabilities.

“The establishment of QLabs marks a significant milestone in our efforts to grow Australia’s sovereign industrial ecosystem,” said Mr Stewart.

“It expands our niche software development and machine learning capabilities, and we look forward to furthering collaborations and innovation to safeguard Australia’s national security.”

With 110 employees in South Australia and a global workforce of 1,200 staff, QinetiQ continues to lead the way in providing integrated defence, security, and technology solutions worldwide.

The new facility marks a significant boost for the state, strengthening local capability and reinforcing South Australia’s position as the Defence State.

Visit the QinetiQ website to learn more.

[abc]

"Defence" is a misnomer

change thread title to Official Military Industry Thread

[SBD]

"Defence" is a misnomer

change thread title to Official Military Industry Thread

Post some news or discussion about what you think is important then.

The QinetiQ release would be a lot shorter without the puff, but there's still a kernel of information in it. It's at Mawson Lakes, not Lot 14, for starters, and not embedded in any current Defence facility.

[mattblack]

Oops my mistake, another piece in the defence jigsaw. Mods feel free to move.

[SBD]

Oops my mistake, another piece in the defence jigsaw. Mods feel free to move.

QinetiQ news probably belongs here. It grew out of the UK Government splitting the government's Defence Evaluation and Research Agency (DERA) into a private development company (QinetiQ) and a smaller government defence research agency, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). It still has major Defence contracts in the UK, USA and Australia.