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An evolving enterprise: setting AUKUS on the path to success

June 2, 2023

Mark Westwood, Isaac Bamfield and Mike Baily, of Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group), explore the challenges facing Australia as it sets out on its AUKUS journey. Australia has taken a major step in stating its intent to acquire nuclear-powered submarines through its AUKUS treaty with the UK and US. The ...

Lockheed Martin selected as preferred Bidder for Australian Defence Satellite

Homeland April 21, 2023

Lockheed Martin has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia as the preferred bidder for Project JP9102, the Australian Defence Satellite Communications System. The multi-billion dollar JP9102 project will provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with a sovereign military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) system defined by its extensibility, agility and resilience. “We are ...

QinetiQ Group plc appoint Chief Executive for new Australia sector

Land February 23, 2023

QinetiQ Group plc has announced the formation of a new Australia Sector and names Gary Stewart as the Sector’s Chief Executive, effective 01 May 2023. Mr Stewart will join QinetiQ from Rheinmetall Defence Australia where he was the Managing Director responsible for strategy and operational delivery in the Asia Pacific region. Mr ...

Babcock to acquire remaining 50% of its Australian naval sustainment joint venture

Maritime February 17, 2022

Babcock International Group has announced that it has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 50% interest in its Australian Naval Ship Management (NSM) joint venture from its long-term joint venture partner in Australia, for a consideration of AUD60 million (approximately £32 million). The NSM joint venture ...