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is published in hard copy twice a year.
Keeping you up to date with the latest news, moves and
developments among Australia’s defence suppliers
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Bartlett has our defence
forces covered
By Philip Smart
In 1956 sail maker Cliff Bartlett began repairing tarpaulins in his
family home.
It was a natural extension, using the same canvas handling skills honed in
providing motive power for sailboats.
But once in the field, Bartlett saw the potential for tarpaulins and other
textile products that “protect, preserve, contain and transport”, particularly in
military applications where equipment and people only perform at their best
if protected from the elements.
Today the business to which he gave his name, C.E. Bartlett, is still a family
owned textile fabricator, employing 90 people and providing tarpaulins, flexible
water tanks, safety equipment and even a portable altitude chamber for treating
altitude sickness, from its three sites in the Victorian regional city of Ballarat.
Australian Army ASLAV armoured vehicle crews have protected their vehicles
with camouflaged tarpaulins from Bartlett. They’ve probably also slept in a
Bartlett tent, enjoyed rations protected by a Bartlett tarpaulin and used water
stored in one of the company’s self-inflating tanks or collar dams.
Emergency services agencies use Bartlett products to shield a car
C.E. Bartlett’s inflatable tanks have helped the Australian Army maintain
its troops and equipment on the move.
Next
edition
due out:
June 2015
Contents
Bartlett has our defence
forces covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Tank tracks to aircraft brakes,
MA Spares delivers for Defence . . . . . . . 2
BVCI – cable pits and secure
access cover assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SOS Marine saving lives
by design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Going Mobile in Classified Military
Environments: Time to leave Old
Practices, not Devices, at the Door . . . . 5
Q&A: Hire Intelligence
talking business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions
in Defence Applications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Sunshine Refuellers
now Refuel International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
News in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Philip Smart
Senior Contributor
Australian Defence Magazine
t: +61 (0) 423 050 727
e: philip.smart@optusnet.com.au
Enquiries:
Judy Hinz, Managing Editor
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accident victim while the vehicle is dismantled to aid their escape. Rescuers
are likewise protected by shields over exposed sharp edges in the wreckage.
Bartlett even makes an inflatable portable altitude chamber, like an inflatable
sleeping bag, which provides a sealed cell for the victim in which internal
pressure is maintained at a higher level than ambient air pressure to simulate
a lower altitude.
Like many industries, textile production is one that the layman may believe
is relatively simple. Not so; in developing products over 60 years of operation,
C.E. Bartlett has often had to introduce new technologies and processes to
create products that will survive everything the Australian military, and other
customers, can throw at them.
New fabrication and sealing techniques for woven synthetic fabrics have
led on to faster, more durable fabric welding systems, making Bartlett a
recognised pioneer in the art of making canvas, PVC and synthetic products.
Bartlett works closely with fabric producers and has, over the years,
introduced many new fabrics specific to product and market needs.
“The challenges are always new but the underlying theme is the same,”
according to a company spokesman. “To seek the most efficient, practical
and innovative way to combat the elements; to protect human life or precious
goods from nature’s forces; to harness the energy of the elements for the
benefit of our customers.”
C.E. Bartlett has received various local, state and industry awards as a result
of its innovative approach to manufacturing and product development,
including being inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in
2006 and winning the overall 2005 Business Excellence Award at the CGU
Commerce Ballarat Business Awards.
Tank tracks to aircraft brakes,
MA Spares delivers for Defence
By Philip Smart
It may surprise some to know that operators of military hardware
often face the same complications as their civil colleagues when
sourcing spare components for ongoing maintenance.
Where do you find track links for a main battle tank or brake components for an
F/A-18 Classic Hornet fighter jet, long after those supplied with the initial purchase
are life expired? For the Australian Defence Force, the answer is MA Spares.
Queensland based Military and Aviation (MA) Spares has supported
defence and defence prime contractors for more than a decade, providing
replacement parts across the spectrum of military equipment from aircraft
and helicopters to soldier systems, armoured vehicles, warships and guided
weapons. The sheer variety of parts sourced and supplied seems limitless.
The MA Spares North Ipswich
team. From left, Steve
Drinkwater, Amy Szemes and
Pete Bolton.
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“On a weekly basis we supply critical spare parts to defence that range from
aircraft brakes and flight controls to M113 track wheels, to engine spare
parts fitted to Australian warships,” said MA Spares managing director
Steve Drinkwater. “We also supply a lot of hardware, nuts, bolts and rivets,
along with consumables like paint, sealants and chemicals to defence and
defence primes.”
MA Spares’ North Ipswich head office is sited close to RAAF Base Amberley. It
is the hub for all customer relations, requests for quotes and purchase orders
from Australian and overseas customers.
MA also has a wholly-owned US subsidiary in Seattle, Washington State,
which deals with American Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) and
handles US export regulations, including the US International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR).
“Customers within Australia include the Australian Defence Materiel
Organisation (DMO) who support, and in most cases are the procurement
agency for the Air Force, Army and Navy, several defence maintenance
contractors and commercial customers,” Drinkwater said. MA Spares also
serves customers in South East Asia, including the Royal Malaysian Air Force
and Philippines Air Force.
“This variation in our customer base allows the company to understand
the stringent regulatory requirements governing the supply and use of
aeronautical product and military materiel.”
MA Spares also handles aircraft life support and ground support equipment
and has several exclusive distributorships including Mahindra (OEM for the
GA Airvan and Nomad aircraft), GEC aircraft and heavy vehicle weight scales
and Sun Aero (Aerowing) for aircraft fuel leak detection equipment.
“We’re always looking for new OEMs, particularly overseas companies that
need a local company to market and distribute their product in to Defence in
Australia,” Drinkwater said.
The company’s ability to deliver was recognised with a Supplier Excellence
Award from Boeing Defence Australia in December 2014.
BVCI – cable pits and secure
access cover assemblies
BVCI are an Australian owned and operated plastic and pre-cast
concrete manufacturer of a wide range of high security SCEC
endorsed cable pits and secure access cover assemblies for
Defence and other high security installations.
BVCI are a major supplier to Defence projects throughout Australia, providing
the standard SCEC C1, C2, C4, C5 and 911 style cable pit assemblies as well as
a wide range of SCEC endorsed plinths for use over existing pit installs.
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Apart from the SCEC communications pit range, BVCI design and manufacture
a wide range of LV and HV cable pits and manholes as used in Defence electrical
installation programs and of course in general secure Energy facilities.
Utilising Finite Element Analysis (FEA) design techniques together with in-
house structural and civil design and engineering capabilities, BVCI is able
to design, manufacture and deliver solutions for any special security project,
whether it be for Defence, Detention facilities, Airports, Telecommunications,
or other secure facility needs.
BVCI are continually up-grading existing, and designing new products to meet
the demands of industry, especially relative to high level security, and work
closely with Authorities and customers in developing product to meet the
cable housing security demands of today’s world.
SOS Marine saving lives by design
By Philip Smart
Marine safety equipment has an unglamorous life – designed to
stay out of the way as much as possible until a life-threatening
emergency. Then it has to work perfectly, first time, every time.
Thanks to its vast experience and strengths in design, Australian company SOS
Marine’s products have been delivering on the promise for more than 30 years.
SOS Marine started by providing safety equipment for water sports in the
early 1980s. The Sydney based retail operation quickly developed a reputation
for delivering products that saved lives, fitting out more than 90% of Sydney’s
18-footer sailing fleets and two maxi-class racing yachts, before moving in to
the highly-demanding world of defence.
Selling other people’s equipment yielded great background knowledge of
what works and what specialist customers really need, which was all added
to the mix when the company began designing its own equipment for marine
scenarios from water rescue to high-risk tactical operations. SOS Marine
now provides specialist safety equipment to 12 defence forces and a myriad
of public safety agencies worldwide, including Australia’s elite forces, navy
clearance dive team and army bomb squad.
Its client list is a who’s who of agencies and forces conducting serious
operations in marine environments, from the Australian Defence Force,
Australian Customs, Immigration, Water Police Australia-wide, Federal
Police, Marine Rescue and Pilots, ambulance services, even mining and
construction industries and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation (CSIRO). The company’s global footprint now includes
New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Canada, Norway, Europe, United
Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, United States and the United Arab Emirates.
SOS Marine has provided inflatable lifejackets for the Royal Australian
Navy for 20 years, and 10,000 more for Gulf Region Defence Forces, plus
Australian Customs Service
officers are among a myriad of
public security agencies using
SOS Marine safety vests.
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25,000 field packs for the Australian Army. The company supplies Australia’s
elite forces with specialist assault swimmer’s buoyancy vests, waterproof
drop bags, load-bearing vests and diving buoyancy compensators, built
to survive the rigours of parachuting and fast roping. The Australian Navy
clearance diving team uses SOS Marine low-magnetic diving buoyancy
compensators, shown to outperform the NATO Min Mag Standards, for mine
countermeasures and marine tactical operations. Sydney Olympics Police
and Special Air Service security personnel used SOS Marine equipment. So
did the athletes, with SOS Marine providing the official uniform dress bag.
The New Zealand Navy has implemented the SMS Marine Boarding Party
Vest across its fleet.
SOS is always developing new products, such as the recently released SMRT
SOS Dan Buoy. The Dan Buoy is a self-inflating buoy designed to provide
rescuers with a highly visual marker for a person in the water. Once thrown
into the water, the SOS Dan Buoy also sends out an alert signal automatically,
transmitting GPS coordinates to a vessel’s chart plotter. The SOS Dan Buoy
can also provide flotation for the casualty.
Managing Director Ross Spencer believes the company’s success stems from
a combination of design flexibility and attention to quality, underlined by
world-recognised DNV Quality ISO9001 accreditation.
“SOS Marine’s experience provides flexibility to be adaptive with a wide
range of design customisation of products, from the basic design to the most
complex,” he said. “Several of SOS Marine’s award-winning products hold
international patents and have NATO approval.”
Going Mobile in Classified
Military Environments: Time to
leave Old Practices, not Devices,
at the Door
By Matthew Gollings and Dirk Hodgson
Ask a civilian how they imagine their government’s intelligence
agencies’ communication systems work and they’ll likely conjure
up a James Bond-like world of advanced gizmos that can quickly
access everything from classified satellite images to the location
of friendly forces in the field.
However the reality is that most Command, Control and Intelligence (C2I)
agency employees literally get asked to leave all mobile devices at the door, to
guard against the very real threat of information leakage.
While this is the cultural status quo in many C21 agencies, it is also a growing
risk to mission effectiveness, with slow adoption of mobile technologies
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potentially leaving C2I agencies at an operational disadvantage, lagging
behind more connected adversaries. The question is: are C21 agencies
adequately protecting themselves if leaving the benefits of mobile at the door?
Is mobile worth the investment for C21 agencies?
The business case behind greater mobile adoption is strong. Mobile
technology has led to a transformation of the workplace and the mobile-
enabled workforce is widely regarded as the future for every organisation.
Mobility has proven to provide better and faster decision making through
improved access to key data and analytics. It enables employees to collaborate
with ease. Clearly, these are capabilities that have the potential to deliver
considerable, crucial gains to C2I agencies.
Consider, for example, a scenario where a commander has an urgent need to
approve the prioritisation of intelligence targets in a classified operation. In
many private sector organisations, decision support information can be pushed
directly to executives’ smartphones or tablets, allowing them to make decisions
in a considered, auditable and rapid manner from anywhere with the click of
a button on their device. Clearly this would be advantageous for C2I agencies,
and advances to technologies mean that it is also increasingly feasible.
Securing the mobile C2I world
Achieving required mobile security for a classified environment – without
compromising the functionality and usability employees rightly demand
– is challenging but not unsurpassable. There are a range of ways to bring
government-grade security to the entire software stack on mobile devices
– protecting both the data and the device itself. For example; virtualisation
now allows mobile phones to support several operating systems on the same
hardware, so that an agency’s IT department can securely manage a single
device, rather than worrying about securing multiple devices.
Among others, the Australian government recently defined its evaluation
pathway for use of mobile devices, including detailing the progressive steps
towards certification in meeting security requirements. However, this is only
the first step – the path to taking full advantage of mobile capabilities in C2I
agencies is still being defined and will take some time to implement.
A word of caution is offered by the NSA’s Troy Lange, who notes that “the
device is probably the easiest part”. All of the other components – network
monitoring, enterprise services – are much harder. The NSA solution involves
redundant, independently designed encryption layers. It’s also cloud based,
with the device acting as a conduit to classifed data, rather than a storage hub.
Time to leave old practices at the door
The increased threat from connected adversaries coupled with advancements
in classified mobile capabilities, makes now the right time for C21 agencies to
make mobile a priority – designing new mission enhancing mobile services
and mapping their secure path to a more digital, mobile-empowered future.
In doing so, old practices – rather than mobile devices – will be left at the door.
Matthew Gollings is Accenture Australia’s Defence Lead. He has more than 20
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years of defence experience, including 15 years in the Air Force as an engineer.
Dirk Hodgson is Accenture Australia’s Mission Services for Defence Lead,
working with the nation’s Command, Control and Intelligence agencies. He
previously spent seven years as an Intelligence Officer within the Department of
Defence.
Q&A: Hire Intelligence
talking business
Q.Tell us about your company and your defence-related business.
A. What is your primary area of Defence business?
Our primary area is in the area of Meetings & Events providing the short term
hire of technology such as iPads, video walls and the like. We recently hired 30
iPads to the DoD for a conference at Russell NSW.
We also do some short term project work such as the hire of high end servers
for short term projects, and also do supply of laptops/desktops for training.
Q. Are you looking to expand this – or diversify?
A. We are always looking to expand/diversify, we would love to grab a greater
share of the photocopier/MFD market share whereby we provide our A3
copier/multi function units into defence departments for their everyday
use, all consumables (toner), service & maintenance of the hired equipment
supplied through us and a single monthly invoice.
We are also looking to offer managed services, whereby all hardware, software
and the support of these needs are provided by us and again invoiced in a
single monthly invoice.
We have also been expanding our product range to Test & measure equipment
such as data loggers, meters, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging cameras.
Q. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence?
A. Nothing particular to Defence, as above the test & measure equipment is
doing a brisk trade, but all new technologies, be it tablets, video walls, real &
virtual servers all have a place in defence – particularly when it comes to the
Meetings & Events space.
 
Q. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence or related business you
want to publicise?
A. We were contracted by Brisbane Convention centre to supply well over
140 TV panels on floor stands for the G20 Summit in November. At the same
time we had over 30 photocopiers and a significant number of PC’s, laptops,
printers, monitors, phones and 4G hotspots on rent to over a dozen foreign
embassies who set up temp offices in and around high end hotels in Brisbane,
but also in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
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Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions
in Defence Applications
Orion Solar has been supplying Carmanah solar powered aviation lights in
Australia for more than ten years which meeting the requirements of a range
of civil and military applications. The ability to deploy an airfield lighting
system within a matter of hours without grid power, buried cable or airfield
electrical vaults makes the technology particularly suitable for defence
applications. For this reason, Orion Solar displayed their capabilities on the
Queensland Defence Suppliers stand at the recent Avalon 2015 Air Show.
A recent example of the success of the Carmanah lights was the installation of
A704-5 runway edge lights at Canada’s premier airlift base at Trenton, Ontario.
Trenton is the hub of the Canadian Forces air transport fleet for both strategic
and tactical operations. The lights were equipped with visible and IR LEDs
for use with NVG, radio control to support aircrew ARCAL operation and
handheld wireless controller for ground operation. The installation was used
to train the C-17 aircrew in approach and landing using their night vision
goggles. The training cycle that ensued paved the way for the first tactical NVG
approach in Afghanistan performed by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The
lights have since been moved to the Canadian Forces airfield Mountainview
where they continue to support flight training for the RCAF.
The lighting demands of many military bases all over the world have been
met by proven Carmanah products and recently they met another challenge
in the Jordanian desert. This was an urgent request to supply, install and
commission four solar LED helipads within a one month timeframe. The
solution for this project incorporated an array of A650 solar aviation lights,
providing safe helicopter landings with a reliable and portable system,
without dependency on an external power source.
The United States Department of Defense have been long-term users of
Carmanah’s products, deploying them in undisclosed forward operating bases
in the Middle East for runway edge marking, threshold, taxiway, obstruction
and helipad lighting. The photograph shows a F-18 at an airfield in Iraq.
Orion Solar supplies a range of solar powered LED lighting for marine,
aviation, traffic and general illumination applications from it’s Gold Coast
base. In addition to defence, our markets include maritime authorities,
the mining industry, civil aviation and local government, in Australia, New
Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands.
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Sunshine Refuellers
now Refuel International
2014 has been a considerable year of change at Sunshine Refuellers Pty
Ltd with the divestment of Liquip International and Beta Fueling Systems.
The rebranding of the Melbourne Australia facility is the final piece in the
restructuring and we are pleased to inform you that we are now trading as
REFUEL INTERNATIONAL.
Refuel International is in a fortunate position of being able to offer the
industry truly customized solutions to their refuelling challenges combined
with newly established local support in SE Asia. Refuel International will be
taking on the New Year with a fresh outlook, a new approach and a robust
instillation of optimism and enthusiasm to strengthen growth into the
business.
Our brand new website www.refuelin.com will focus on providing our
customers with the most accurate product information and updated news on
latest build and technology.
Company Profile
Refuel International (RI) offers a broad range of refuelling vehicles, equipment
and support services across the globe. We design and manufacture aircraft
Refuellers with a variety of tank capacities as well as Hydrant Dispensers and
Hydrant Carts to applicable Commercial, Military and JIG standards. Our
vehicles are designed to operate and endure all conditions and environments
with the flexibility for ‘tailor made’ options for your particular situation.
Complementary to our equipment offerings, our service division provides
international support through our regional employees in Asia and Australia.
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1.What is your primary area of Defence business?
Design & Manufacture Aviation Refuelling Equipment
2. Are you looking to expand this - or diversify?
Yes, we currently supply refuel equipment for the Rail and Maritime industries
3. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence?
With the NEW aircraft types coming into Service, this will require solutions
specific to Defence needs. As an example the Air Force now has the
Airbus A330 Air to Air Refueller that carries a significant amount of Fuel
not uncommon in the commercial industry. This gives the Air Force the
opportunity to look at supporting that aircraft type with similar equipment
as used on major airports in Australia, but not historically seen at military
establishments.
4. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence business you want to
publicise?
Recently supplied Aviation Refuelling vehicles to Transfield as part of the
Garrison Support Contract for the ADF. The vehicles will be used to refuel
Navy and Air Force aircraft at multiple sites throughout Australia
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Airbus Defence and Space satellite move to deliver
military satcom over Asia-Pacific region
Airbus Defence and Space announced during Satellite 2015 held recently in
Washington DC the forthcoming move of its Skynet 5A satellite. The move of
Skynet 5A will enable delivery of protected and secure satcom services in the
new coverage footprint from mid-2015.
Airbus Defence and Space welcomes KC-30A removal
from Projects of Concern list
Airbus Defence and Space has welcomed the DMO’s recent decision to
remove the KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) from the Projects of
Concern (POC) List.
Barrett releases Rapid Field Deployment System
Barrett Communications, in partnership with STAR Solutions and NVIS
Communications of California (Barrett’s Systems Integrator in North
America), has launched the Barrett FirstLink Rapid Field Deployment System
(RFDS) at a recent exhibition held in Las Vegas. The Barrett FirstLink RFDS is
a complete solution for extending FirstNet’s Band 14 LTE footprint from any
location over short, medium and long haul distances back to core. Providing
responders “reach back” and “reach forward” over High Frequency (HF) radio,
HF radio extends the FirstLink RFDS’s reach to up to hundreds of miles away
without additional infrastructure and is free to air.
Codan launches hybrid P25 and LTE communications
solution
Codan Radio Communications, a division of Codan Limited (ASX-CDA), has
announced the launch of Stratus, a hybrid P25 and LTE communications
network solution. The integration of P25 and LTE (3G/4G) leverages
the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile voice
communications anywhere with public cellular coverage, while linking into
established analog or P25 networks for wide area coverage.
Connector-Tech ALS moves to Darra
Connector-Tech ALS has moved to a new location at 18 Sudbury Street, Darra,
Queensland 4076. The larger premises in the centre of Darra’s manufacturing
precinct will accommodate the company’s expanding product range and sales
team just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
Micreo supplying to US production contract
Micreo Limited, a designer and manufacturer of Radio Frequency subsystems
for global defence and aerospace applications, has begun shipping
production units to Raytheon’s SAS Division for incorporation into the ALR-
69A(V), the world’s first all-digital radar warning receiver (RWR).
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Micreo was selected by Raytheon following a competition over two years ago
for the design and development of the RF Microwave Integrated Circuit (MIC)
for the ALR-69A(V) system.
Frequentis and Thales sign subcontract for OneSKY
Frequentis will work with prime contractor Thales to develop a single system
platform that unifies the separate Air Traffic Management systems currently
used by Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This is
the start of a 20 year, long-term partnership which will support the forecasted
growth of air traffic in the Australian airspace by 30 percent until 2030.
General Dynamics and Thales Australia to team
for LAND 400
General Dynamics Land Systems and Thales Australia have signed a teaming
memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the intention to submit a bid
in response to the Land 400 Phase 2 - Mounted Combat Reconnaissance
Capability Request For Tender.
Nioa keen for Land 40 Ph2 decision; proposes
Rheinmetall ammunition
Local firm Nioa is eagerly waiting the announcement of the preferred tenderer
for Land 40 Ph.2. The company announced recently that Rheinmetall had won
a contract to supply the German Army with 40mm x 53 airburst ammunition,
noting that this ammunition is suitable for Nioa’s candidate for the Land 40
Ph.2 project, the GD MK47 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher.
Rafael ends 2014 with profit of US$90 million
and record orders
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd ended the year 2014 with a net profit
of US$90 million with orders totaling US$3 billion, an order backlog of US$5
billion and sales of $US1.9 billion.
TAE management buyout agreed
Members of the current management team of TAE, led by General Manager
Andrew Sanderson, have reached agreement with Air New Zealand to
purchase the TAE Group of companies. When the deal completes, the
ownership change means that TAE will be 100% Australian owned, making
it the nation’s largest fully Australian-owned aviation engineering services
company.
BMT Design & Technology celebrates Ten Years
BMT Design & Technology (BMT D&T), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is
celebrated 10 years in business earlier this year. Established in 2005, BMT
D&T is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent defence and
maritime consultancies.
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Rockwell Collins celebrates expansion of Sydney facility
Rockwell Collins recently celebrated the expansion of the company’s Sydney
facility where F-35 Lightning II Distributed Aperture System (DAS) optical
assemblies will be manufactured. DAS imagery projected onto the pilot’s
helmet-mounted display provides the capability to, in effect, look virtually at
terrain and the rest of the outside world, through the floor and wings of the
aircraft.
In 2014, Rockwell Collins signed a long-term agreement with Northrop
Grumman Corporation to produce optical assemblies in Australia for the DAS
on the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft. 
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DefenceSuppliersNews_Apr15

  • 1. This newsletter supports ADM’s Directory of Defence Suppliers which is published in hard copy twice a year. Keeping you up to date with the latest news, moves and developments among Australia’s defence suppliers ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher.  Bartlett has our defence forces covered By Philip Smart In 1956 sail maker Cliff Bartlett began repairing tarpaulins in his family home. It was a natural extension, using the same canvas handling skills honed in providing motive power for sailboats. But once in the field, Bartlett saw the potential for tarpaulins and other textile products that “protect, preserve, contain and transport”, particularly in military applications where equipment and people only perform at their best if protected from the elements. Today the business to which he gave his name, C.E. Bartlett, is still a family owned textile fabricator, employing 90 people and providing tarpaulins, flexible water tanks, safety equipment and even a portable altitude chamber for treating altitude sickness, from its three sites in the Victorian regional city of Ballarat. Australian Army ASLAV armoured vehicle crews have protected their vehicles with camouflaged tarpaulins from Bartlett. They’ve probably also slept in a Bartlett tent, enjoyed rations protected by a Bartlett tarpaulin and used water stored in one of the company’s self-inflating tanks or collar dams. Emergency services agencies use Bartlett products to shield a car C.E. Bartlett’s inflatable tanks have helped the Australian Army maintain its troops and equipment on the move. Next edition due out: June 2015 Contents Bartlett has our defence forces covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tank tracks to aircraft brakes, MA Spares delivers for Defence . . . . . . . 2 BVCI – cable pits and secure access cover assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SOS Marine saving lives by design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Going Mobile in Classified Military Environments: Time to leave Old Practices, not Devices, at the Door . . . . 5 Q&A: Hire Intelligence talking business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions in Defence Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sunshine Refuellers now Refuel International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 News in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Published by Australian Defence Magazine PO Box 9165 Wynnum Qld 4178 t: 07 3348 6966 www.defencesuppliers.com.au Philip Smart Senior Contributor Australian Defence Magazine t: +61 (0) 423 050 727 e: philip.smart@optusnet.com.au Enquiries: Judy Hinz, Managing Editor e. judyhinz@yaffa.com.au t. 07 3348 6966
  • 2. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 2 | News | news in brief | ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. accident victim while the vehicle is dismantled to aid their escape. Rescuers are likewise protected by shields over exposed sharp edges in the wreckage. Bartlett even makes an inflatable portable altitude chamber, like an inflatable sleeping bag, which provides a sealed cell for the victim in which internal pressure is maintained at a higher level than ambient air pressure to simulate a lower altitude. Like many industries, textile production is one that the layman may believe is relatively simple. Not so; in developing products over 60 years of operation, C.E. Bartlett has often had to introduce new technologies and processes to create products that will survive everything the Australian military, and other customers, can throw at them. New fabrication and sealing techniques for woven synthetic fabrics have led on to faster, more durable fabric welding systems, making Bartlett a recognised pioneer in the art of making canvas, PVC and synthetic products. Bartlett works closely with fabric producers and has, over the years, introduced many new fabrics specific to product and market needs. “The challenges are always new but the underlying theme is the same,” according to a company spokesman. “To seek the most efficient, practical and innovative way to combat the elements; to protect human life or precious goods from nature’s forces; to harness the energy of the elements for the benefit of our customers.” C.E. Bartlett has received various local, state and industry awards as a result of its innovative approach to manufacturing and product development, including being inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2006 and winning the overall 2005 Business Excellence Award at the CGU Commerce Ballarat Business Awards. Tank tracks to aircraft brakes, MA Spares delivers for Defence By Philip Smart It may surprise some to know that operators of military hardware often face the same complications as their civil colleagues when sourcing spare components for ongoing maintenance. Where do you find track links for a main battle tank or brake components for an F/A-18 Classic Hornet fighter jet, long after those supplied with the initial purchase are life expired? For the Australian Defence Force, the answer is MA Spares. Queensland based Military and Aviation (MA) Spares has supported defence and defence prime contractors for more than a decade, providing replacement parts across the spectrum of military equipment from aircraft and helicopters to soldier systems, armoured vehicles, warships and guided weapons. The sheer variety of parts sourced and supplied seems limitless. The MA Spares North Ipswich team. From left, Steve Drinkwater, Amy Szemes and Pete Bolton. Link here for company details
  • 3. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 3 | News | news in brief | “On a weekly basis we supply critical spare parts to defence that range from aircraft brakes and flight controls to M113 track wheels, to engine spare parts fitted to Australian warships,” said MA Spares managing director Steve Drinkwater. “We also supply a lot of hardware, nuts, bolts and rivets, along with consumables like paint, sealants and chemicals to defence and defence primes.” MA Spares’ North Ipswich head office is sited close to RAAF Base Amberley. It is the hub for all customer relations, requests for quotes and purchase orders from Australian and overseas customers. MA also has a wholly-owned US subsidiary in Seattle, Washington State, which deals with American Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) and handles US export regulations, including the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). “Customers within Australia include the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) who support, and in most cases are the procurement agency for the Air Force, Army and Navy, several defence maintenance contractors and commercial customers,” Drinkwater said. MA Spares also serves customers in South East Asia, including the Royal Malaysian Air Force and Philippines Air Force. “This variation in our customer base allows the company to understand the stringent regulatory requirements governing the supply and use of aeronautical product and military materiel.” MA Spares also handles aircraft life support and ground support equipment and has several exclusive distributorships including Mahindra (OEM for the GA Airvan and Nomad aircraft), GEC aircraft and heavy vehicle weight scales and Sun Aero (Aerowing) for aircraft fuel leak detection equipment. “We’re always looking for new OEMs, particularly overseas companies that need a local company to market and distribute their product in to Defence in Australia,” Drinkwater said. The company’s ability to deliver was recognised with a Supplier Excellence Award from Boeing Defence Australia in December 2014. BVCI – cable pits and secure access cover assemblies BVCI are an Australian owned and operated plastic and pre-cast concrete manufacturer of a wide range of high security SCEC endorsed cable pits and secure access cover assemblies for Defence and other high security installations. BVCI are a major supplier to Defence projects throughout Australia, providing the standard SCEC C1, C2, C4, C5 and 911 style cable pit assemblies as well as a wide range of SCEC endorsed plinths for use over existing pit installs. Link here for company details
  • 4. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 4 | News | news in brief | Apart from the SCEC communications pit range, BVCI design and manufacture a wide range of LV and HV cable pits and manholes as used in Defence electrical installation programs and of course in general secure Energy facilities. Utilising Finite Element Analysis (FEA) design techniques together with in- house structural and civil design and engineering capabilities, BVCI is able to design, manufacture and deliver solutions for any special security project, whether it be for Defence, Detention facilities, Airports, Telecommunications, or other secure facility needs. BVCI are continually up-grading existing, and designing new products to meet the demands of industry, especially relative to high level security, and work closely with Authorities and customers in developing product to meet the cable housing security demands of today’s world. SOS Marine saving lives by design By Philip Smart Marine safety equipment has an unglamorous life – designed to stay out of the way as much as possible until a life-threatening emergency. Then it has to work perfectly, first time, every time. Thanks to its vast experience and strengths in design, Australian company SOS Marine’s products have been delivering on the promise for more than 30 years. SOS Marine started by providing safety equipment for water sports in the early 1980s. The Sydney based retail operation quickly developed a reputation for delivering products that saved lives, fitting out more than 90% of Sydney’s 18-footer sailing fleets and two maxi-class racing yachts, before moving in to the highly-demanding world of defence. Selling other people’s equipment yielded great background knowledge of what works and what specialist customers really need, which was all added to the mix when the company began designing its own equipment for marine scenarios from water rescue to high-risk tactical operations. SOS Marine now provides specialist safety equipment to 12 defence forces and a myriad of public safety agencies worldwide, including Australia’s elite forces, navy clearance dive team and army bomb squad. Its client list is a who’s who of agencies and forces conducting serious operations in marine environments, from the Australian Defence Force, Australian Customs, Immigration, Water Police Australia-wide, Federal Police, Marine Rescue and Pilots, ambulance services, even mining and construction industries and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The company’s global footprint now includes New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Canada, Norway, Europe, United Kingdom, Belgium, Poland, United States and the United Arab Emirates. SOS Marine has provided inflatable lifejackets for the Royal Australian Navy for 20 years, and 10,000 more for Gulf Region Defence Forces, plus Australian Customs Service officers are among a myriad of public security agencies using SOS Marine safety vests. Link here for company details
  • 5. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 5 | News | news in brief | 25,000 field packs for the Australian Army. The company supplies Australia’s elite forces with specialist assault swimmer’s buoyancy vests, waterproof drop bags, load-bearing vests and diving buoyancy compensators, built to survive the rigours of parachuting and fast roping. The Australian Navy clearance diving team uses SOS Marine low-magnetic diving buoyancy compensators, shown to outperform the NATO Min Mag Standards, for mine countermeasures and marine tactical operations. Sydney Olympics Police and Special Air Service security personnel used SOS Marine equipment. So did the athletes, with SOS Marine providing the official uniform dress bag. The New Zealand Navy has implemented the SMS Marine Boarding Party Vest across its fleet. SOS is always developing new products, such as the recently released SMRT SOS Dan Buoy. The Dan Buoy is a self-inflating buoy designed to provide rescuers with a highly visual marker for a person in the water. Once thrown into the water, the SOS Dan Buoy also sends out an alert signal automatically, transmitting GPS coordinates to a vessel’s chart plotter. The SOS Dan Buoy can also provide flotation for the casualty. Managing Director Ross Spencer believes the company’s success stems from a combination of design flexibility and attention to quality, underlined by world-recognised DNV Quality ISO9001 accreditation. “SOS Marine’s experience provides flexibility to be adaptive with a wide range of design customisation of products, from the basic design to the most complex,” he said. “Several of SOS Marine’s award-winning products hold international patents and have NATO approval.” Going Mobile in Classified Military Environments: Time to leave Old Practices, not Devices, at the Door By Matthew Gollings and Dirk Hodgson Ask a civilian how they imagine their government’s intelligence agencies’ communication systems work and they’ll likely conjure up a James Bond-like world of advanced gizmos that can quickly access everything from classified satellite images to the location of friendly forces in the field. However the reality is that most Command, Control and Intelligence (C2I) agency employees literally get asked to leave all mobile devices at the door, to guard against the very real threat of information leakage. While this is the cultural status quo in many C21 agencies, it is also a growing risk to mission effectiveness, with slow adoption of mobile technologies Link here for company details
  • 6. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 6 | News | news in brief | potentially leaving C2I agencies at an operational disadvantage, lagging behind more connected adversaries. The question is: are C21 agencies adequately protecting themselves if leaving the benefits of mobile at the door? Is mobile worth the investment for C21 agencies? The business case behind greater mobile adoption is strong. Mobile technology has led to a transformation of the workplace and the mobile- enabled workforce is widely regarded as the future for every organisation. Mobility has proven to provide better and faster decision making through improved access to key data and analytics. It enables employees to collaborate with ease. Clearly, these are capabilities that have the potential to deliver considerable, crucial gains to C2I agencies. Consider, for example, a scenario where a commander has an urgent need to approve the prioritisation of intelligence targets in a classified operation. In many private sector organisations, decision support information can be pushed directly to executives’ smartphones or tablets, allowing them to make decisions in a considered, auditable and rapid manner from anywhere with the click of a button on their device. Clearly this would be advantageous for C2I agencies, and advances to technologies mean that it is also increasingly feasible. Securing the mobile C2I world Achieving required mobile security for a classified environment – without compromising the functionality and usability employees rightly demand – is challenging but not unsurpassable. There are a range of ways to bring government-grade security to the entire software stack on mobile devices – protecting both the data and the device itself. For example; virtualisation now allows mobile phones to support several operating systems on the same hardware, so that an agency’s IT department can securely manage a single device, rather than worrying about securing multiple devices. Among others, the Australian government recently defined its evaluation pathway for use of mobile devices, including detailing the progressive steps towards certification in meeting security requirements. However, this is only the first step – the path to taking full advantage of mobile capabilities in C2I agencies is still being defined and will take some time to implement. A word of caution is offered by the NSA’s Troy Lange, who notes that “the device is probably the easiest part”. All of the other components – network monitoring, enterprise services – are much harder. The NSA solution involves redundant, independently designed encryption layers. It’s also cloud based, with the device acting as a conduit to classifed data, rather than a storage hub. Time to leave old practices at the door The increased threat from connected adversaries coupled with advancements in classified mobile capabilities, makes now the right time for C21 agencies to make mobile a priority – designing new mission enhancing mobile services and mapping their secure path to a more digital, mobile-empowered future. In doing so, old practices – rather than mobile devices – will be left at the door. Matthew Gollings is Accenture Australia’s Defence Lead. He has more than 20
  • 7. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 7 | News | news in brief | years of defence experience, including 15 years in the Air Force as an engineer. Dirk Hodgson is Accenture Australia’s Mission Services for Defence Lead, working with the nation’s Command, Control and Intelligence agencies. He previously spent seven years as an Intelligence Officer within the Department of Defence. Q&A: Hire Intelligence talking business Q.Tell us about your company and your defence-related business. A. What is your primary area of Defence business? Our primary area is in the area of Meetings & Events providing the short term hire of technology such as iPads, video walls and the like. We recently hired 30 iPads to the DoD for a conference at Russell NSW. We also do some short term project work such as the hire of high end servers for short term projects, and also do supply of laptops/desktops for training. Q. Are you looking to expand this – or diversify? A. We are always looking to expand/diversify, we would love to grab a greater share of the photocopier/MFD market share whereby we provide our A3 copier/multi function units into defence departments for their everyday use, all consumables (toner), service & maintenance of the hired equipment supplied through us and a single monthly invoice. We are also looking to offer managed services, whereby all hardware, software and the support of these needs are provided by us and again invoiced in a single monthly invoice. We have also been expanding our product range to Test & measure equipment such as data loggers, meters, oscilloscopes, thermal imaging cameras. Q. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence? A. Nothing particular to Defence, as above the test & measure equipment is doing a brisk trade, but all new technologies, be it tablets, video walls, real & virtual servers all have a place in defence – particularly when it comes to the Meetings & Events space.   Q. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence or related business you want to publicise? A. We were contracted by Brisbane Convention centre to supply well over 140 TV panels on floor stands for the G20 Summit in November. At the same time we had over 30 photocopiers and a significant number of PC’s, laptops, printers, monitors, phones and 4G hotspots on rent to over a dozen foreign embassies who set up temp offices in and around high end hotels in Brisbane, but also in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Link here for company details Link here for company details
  • 8. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 8 | News | news in brief | Solar Airfield Lighting Solutions in Defence Applications Orion Solar has been supplying Carmanah solar powered aviation lights in Australia for more than ten years which meeting the requirements of a range of civil and military applications. The ability to deploy an airfield lighting system within a matter of hours without grid power, buried cable or airfield electrical vaults makes the technology particularly suitable for defence applications. For this reason, Orion Solar displayed their capabilities on the Queensland Defence Suppliers stand at the recent Avalon 2015 Air Show. A recent example of the success of the Carmanah lights was the installation of A704-5 runway edge lights at Canada’s premier airlift base at Trenton, Ontario. Trenton is the hub of the Canadian Forces air transport fleet for both strategic and tactical operations. The lights were equipped with visible and IR LEDs for use with NVG, radio control to support aircrew ARCAL operation and handheld wireless controller for ground operation. The installation was used to train the C-17 aircrew in approach and landing using their night vision goggles. The training cycle that ensued paved the way for the first tactical NVG approach in Afghanistan performed by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The lights have since been moved to the Canadian Forces airfield Mountainview where they continue to support flight training for the RCAF. The lighting demands of many military bases all over the world have been met by proven Carmanah products and recently they met another challenge in the Jordanian desert. This was an urgent request to supply, install and commission four solar LED helipads within a one month timeframe. The solution for this project incorporated an array of A650 solar aviation lights, providing safe helicopter landings with a reliable and portable system, without dependency on an external power source. The United States Department of Defense have been long-term users of Carmanah’s products, deploying them in undisclosed forward operating bases in the Middle East for runway edge marking, threshold, taxiway, obstruction and helipad lighting. The photograph shows a F-18 at an airfield in Iraq. Orion Solar supplies a range of solar powered LED lighting for marine, aviation, traffic and general illumination applications from it’s Gold Coast base. In addition to defence, our markets include maritime authorities, the mining industry, civil aviation and local government, in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. link to supplier details here
  • 9. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 9 | News | news in brief | Sunshine Refuellers now Refuel International 2014 has been a considerable year of change at Sunshine Refuellers Pty Ltd with the divestment of Liquip International and Beta Fueling Systems. The rebranding of the Melbourne Australia facility is the final piece in the restructuring and we are pleased to inform you that we are now trading as REFUEL INTERNATIONAL. Refuel International is in a fortunate position of being able to offer the industry truly customized solutions to their refuelling challenges combined with newly established local support in SE Asia. Refuel International will be taking on the New Year with a fresh outlook, a new approach and a robust instillation of optimism and enthusiasm to strengthen growth into the business. Our brand new website www.refuelin.com will focus on providing our customers with the most accurate product information and updated news on latest build and technology. Company Profile Refuel International (RI) offers a broad range of refuelling vehicles, equipment and support services across the globe. We design and manufacture aircraft Refuellers with a variety of tank capacities as well as Hydrant Dispensers and Hydrant Carts to applicable Commercial, Military and JIG standards. Our vehicles are designed to operate and endure all conditions and environments with the flexibility for ‘tailor made’ options for your particular situation. Complementary to our equipment offerings, our service division provides international support through our regional employees in Asia and Australia. 
  • 10. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 10 | News | news in brief | 1.What is your primary area of Defence business? Design & Manufacture Aviation Refuelling Equipment 2. Are you looking to expand this - or diversify? Yes, we currently supply refuel equipment for the Rail and Maritime industries 3. Do you have new technologies that apply to Defence? With the NEW aircraft types coming into Service, this will require solutions specific to Defence needs. As an example the Air Force now has the Airbus A330 Air to Air Refueller that carries a significant amount of Fuel not uncommon in the commercial industry. This gives the Air Force the opportunity to look at supporting that aircraft type with similar equipment as used on major airports in Australia, but not historically seen at military establishments. 4. Do you have a significant achievement in Defence business you want to publicise? Recently supplied Aviation Refuelling vehicles to Transfield as part of the Garrison Support Contract for the ADF. The vehicles will be used to refuel Navy and Air Force aircraft at multiple sites throughout Australia link to supplier details here
  • 11. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 11 | News | news in brief | Airbus Defence and Space satellite move to deliver military satcom over Asia-Pacific region Airbus Defence and Space announced during Satellite 2015 held recently in Washington DC the forthcoming move of its Skynet 5A satellite. The move of Skynet 5A will enable delivery of protected and secure satcom services in the new coverage footprint from mid-2015. Airbus Defence and Space welcomes KC-30A removal from Projects of Concern list Airbus Defence and Space has welcomed the DMO’s recent decision to remove the KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) from the Projects of Concern (POC) List. Barrett releases Rapid Field Deployment System Barrett Communications, in partnership with STAR Solutions and NVIS Communications of California (Barrett’s Systems Integrator in North America), has launched the Barrett FirstLink Rapid Field Deployment System (RFDS) at a recent exhibition held in Las Vegas. The Barrett FirstLink RFDS is a complete solution for extending FirstNet’s Band 14 LTE footprint from any location over short, medium and long haul distances back to core. Providing responders “reach back” and “reach forward” over High Frequency (HF) radio, HF radio extends the FirstLink RFDS’s reach to up to hundreds of miles away without additional infrastructure and is free to air. Codan launches hybrid P25 and LTE communications solution Codan Radio Communications, a division of Codan Limited (ASX-CDA), has announced the launch of Stratus, a hybrid P25 and LTE communications network solution. The integration of P25 and LTE (3G/4G) leverages the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile voice communications anywhere with public cellular coverage, while linking into established analog or P25 networks for wide area coverage. Connector-Tech ALS moves to Darra Connector-Tech ALS has moved to a new location at 18 Sudbury Street, Darra, Queensland 4076. The larger premises in the centre of Darra’s manufacturing precinct will accommodate the company’s expanding product range and sales team just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. Micreo supplying to US production contract Micreo Limited, a designer and manufacturer of Radio Frequency subsystems for global defence and aerospace applications, has begun shipping production units to Raytheon’s SAS Division for incorporation into the ALR- 69A(V), the world’s first all-digital radar warning receiver (RWR). in brief
  • 12. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 12 | News | news in brief | Micreo was selected by Raytheon following a competition over two years ago for the design and development of the RF Microwave Integrated Circuit (MIC) for the ALR-69A(V) system. Frequentis and Thales sign subcontract for OneSKY Frequentis will work with prime contractor Thales to develop a single system platform that unifies the separate Air Traffic Management systems currently used by Airservices Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This is the start of a 20 year, long-term partnership which will support the forecasted growth of air traffic in the Australian airspace by 30 percent until 2030. General Dynamics and Thales Australia to team for LAND 400 General Dynamics Land Systems and Thales Australia have signed a teaming memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the intention to submit a bid in response to the Land 400 Phase 2 - Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability Request For Tender. Nioa keen for Land 40 Ph2 decision; proposes Rheinmetall ammunition Local firm Nioa is eagerly waiting the announcement of the preferred tenderer for Land 40 Ph.2. The company announced recently that Rheinmetall had won a contract to supply the German Army with 40mm x 53 airburst ammunition, noting that this ammunition is suitable for Nioa’s candidate for the Land 40 Ph.2 project, the GD MK47 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher. Rafael ends 2014 with profit of US$90 million and record orders Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd ended the year 2014 with a net profit of US$90 million with orders totaling US$3 billion, an order backlog of US$5 billion and sales of $US1.9 billion. TAE management buyout agreed Members of the current management team of TAE, led by General Manager Andrew Sanderson, have reached agreement with Air New Zealand to purchase the TAE Group of companies. When the deal completes, the ownership change means that TAE will be 100% Australian owned, making it the nation’s largest fully Australian-owned aviation engineering services company. BMT Design & Technology celebrates Ten Years BMT Design & Technology (BMT D&T), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is celebrated 10 years in business earlier this year. Established in 2005, BMT D&T is recognised as one of Australia’s leading independent defence and maritime consultancies. in brief
  • 13. ADM’s Defence Suppliers News – This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the permission of the publisher. issue 1 | April 2015 | page 13 | News | news in brief | Rockwell Collins celebrates expansion of Sydney facility Rockwell Collins recently celebrated the expansion of the company’s Sydney facility where F-35 Lightning II Distributed Aperture System (DAS) optical assemblies will be manufactured. DAS imagery projected onto the pilot’s helmet-mounted display provides the capability to, in effect, look virtually at terrain and the rest of the outside world, through the floor and wings of the aircraft. In 2014, Rockwell Collins signed a long-term agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation to produce optical assemblies in Australia for the DAS on the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.  About this publication ADM’s Defence Suppliers News is published monthly as a digital edition by Yaffa Publishing Group Pty Ltd, ABN 54 002 699 354 Brisbane Office: Unit 2, 212 Bay Terrace, Wynnum Qld 4178 All enquiries: Tel 07 3348 6966 Fax 07 3348 6511 www.defencesuppliers.com.au Key contacts: Judy Hinz, Managing Editor, ADM Tel 07 3348 6966 E. judyhinz@yaffa.com.au Dean Boyd, Directory Coordinator Tel 07 3348 6966 E. deanboyd@australiandefence.com.au Helen Page, Customer Service Desk Tel 07 3348 6966 E. helenpage@yaffa.com.au This publication is copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any format without the permission of the publisher. in brief