BAE Systems has developed a three-dimensional technology that employs gaming and computer-aided design software designed to aid naval ship designers and engineers. BAE said Tuesday it will exhibit the 3D technology along with a digital periscope on Australia’s Collins-class submarines and the company’s AMV35 combat reconnaissance vehicle offering for the country’s LAND 400 program at the ongoing SimTecT […] More

BAE Systems plans invest up to $10 million over 10 years in a collaborative network that will work to facilitate development of technologies that can support the Australian military. BAE said Tuesday its Australian subsidiary partnered with the Universities of Adelaide and South Australia to establish the Joint Open Innovation Network with the goal to introduce university engineering scholarship, internship, job placement, defense-related courses […] More

BAE Systems and Australia have signed a contract that would allow the company to refine its Type 26 Global Combat Ship design in an effort to meet the requirements of Australia’s naval force as part of the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. Glynn Phillips, CEO of BAE’s Australian arm, said in a statement released Thursday the […] More

BAE Systems plans to upgrade parts of Australia’s Jindalee operational radar network (JORN) after the government approved the technology’s phase 6 upgrade in December 2015. BAE Systems will submit its tender as a prime contractor for Project Air 2025 which will begin the upgrade in 2018, the company said Friday. “We are currently working closely […] More

BAE Systems has awarded Marand a potential $11.5 million contract to produce turret shells in support of the former’s bid for the Land 400 combat reconnaissance vehicle program in Australia. The turret shells for BAE Systems and Patria‘s AMV35 combat reconnaissance vehicle offering are common for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the program and […] More

BAE Systems‘ Australia-based business unit secured a potential $153.4 million contract to boost the capacities of the Nulka active missile decoy system. The company said Friday the 20-year program will also cover the development of a new launch system along with supporting technologies that can bolster Nulka’s capacity to protect Australian and allied fleets. Glynn […] More

BAE Systems has signed an agreement to lease a portion of its flight training center in New South Wales, Australia, to CAE‘s Oxford Aviation Training Academy. CAE will use leased space at BAE’s Tamworth facility as a training ground for commercial pilot trainees, BAE said Tuesday. “We are working collaboratively with local community leaders to consider options for the site […] More

Milspec Manufacturing will help demonstrate BAE Systems-built military vehicle which will be offered for an Australian army vehicle replacement program. BAE Systems said Friday the AMV35 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle, built alongside Patria, will be bid for the LAND 400 Phase 2 program established to replace the aging Australian Light Armored Vehicles. The company selected Milspec to manufacture Complex […] More

BAE Systems‘ Australian subsidiary is conducting a roadshow to encourage university students to pursue careers in defense industry. The company said Wednesday it aims to create up to 1,000 positions for graduates and apprentices if BAE Systems Australia wins the contract to build SEA 5000 Future Frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. The SEA 5000 program could open new […] More

BAE Systems plans to build a digital shipyard in Adelaide, Australia if it wins the SEA 5000 Future Frigate contract to construct nine anti-submarine warfare ships for the Australian navy. The British defense contractor said Thursday its Australia-based subsidiary will transfer intellectual property, technical data and naval shipbuilding processes to the Australian government in an effort to meet […] More

BAE Systems has unveiled a new strategy that will open recruitment to more than 1,000 graduates and apprentices in Australia as the company pursues a contract under the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. The Early Careers Program will serve to help BAE establish a pipeline of talent who will support potential work related to SEA […] More

Gabrielle Costigan, formerly CEO of Asia at logistics and supply chain firm Linfox International Group, has been appointed CEO of BAE Systems’ Australian business. Costigan will join the company on Oct. 2 and will succeed Glynn Phillips as CEO of BAE Systems Australia in March 2018 following a global transition initiative, the company said Monday. […] More