AVALON airshow 2023

The Young Innovator Award was presented to BAE Systems Australia Melbourne engineer, Mr Callum Rohweder, for his work on developing the core guidance, ...

“Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand stand ready to support a potential decision by the Australian government to acquire a new and expanded fleet of C-130J aircraft,” said Warren McDonald, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand chief executive. “We’ve been excited to see how much technology is being developed by local companies to support the development of the Space industry in Australia and that they are winning selection to provide global solutions in Space,” he said. Airbus has been working with Blacktree for more than 15 years under the UK’s SKYNET 5 secure milsatcom programme and is partnering with them in Team Maier, as part of the bid to address Australia’s Joint Project (JP) 9102 to provide a complete Sovereign Defence Satellite Communications System. “By forging new space technologies and industries we will inspire future generations of Victorian students to consider exhilarating space careers.” “With more than 100 C-130Js now operating in the Indo-Pacific, we foresee significant opportunity to leverage Lockheed Martin’s direct connection with regional and global programs to establish Australia as a regional C-130 sustainment hub,” McDonald said. The Department of Defence announced its intent to “replace and expand” its fleet of C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters in November 2022. If approved, RAAF crews would continue to rely on the new C-130J-30s to support its most critical missions, while also exploring new ways to use this unmatched airlifter in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. We look forward to what will likely be game-changing applications and technologies for the space sector.” The demonstrator will explore the application of artificial intelligence and advanced data visualisation techniques to enhance space domain awareness (SDA) and related mission systems. “We are thrilled to receive this order, which is a testament to the hard work and success during the initial system delivery – this initial phase involved unique customisation, and a large amount of working positions, all delivered within nine months. C4i, now a member of the Frequentis Group, has over two decades of experience and has built a strong, successful track record for working in close conjunction with in-country partners, with this project being no exception. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (RAFAEL) is pleased to welcome Mr Golan Ben Giat as Managing Director of Rafael Defence Australia, to steer RAFAEL’s expansion plans for Australia and New Zealand.