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01 Oct 21. Future Maritime Support Programme contracts awarded. Following a robust competition, contracts have been awarded as part of the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP). The contracts will form part of the £5.2bin Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) and sustain over 9,400 British jobs. The first five contracts to be awarded for services will support and maintain UK HM Naval Bases equipment and capabilities were announced on 26th March. This will include engineering and maintenance services (Hard Facilities Management), management of warehouses and distribution, accommodation, catering and recreational facilities such as gyms and football pitches (Soft Facilities Management).
At HMNB Portsmouth:
- £365m to BAE Systems and KBR for Hard Facilities Management
- £54m to Sodexo for Soft Facilities Management
- £37m to Kuehne & Nagel Limited for Warehousing and Distribution.
At HMNB Clyde:
- £67m to ESS for Soft Facilities Management
- £16m to Babcock for Warehousing and Distribution.
On 31 March, BAE Systems was also awarded a £900m contract for Ship Engineering management and delivery at HMNB Portsmouth.
The contracts will support the Royal Navy’s capabilities, including the new aircraft carriers and submarines, and will deliver improved availability, resilience and certainty of delivery.
The FMSP ensures that Royal Navy personnel benefit from enhanced services and facilities whilst on land or at sea.
On 1 October, four further contracts were awarded to Babcock under the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) to provide ongoing support at HMNB Clyde and HMNB Devonport. The contract covers:
- HMNB Clyde and HMNB Devonport: Ships Engineering management
- HMNB Clyde and HMNB Devonport: Submarine Engineering management
- HMNB Devonport: Naval Base Services, including Soft Facilities Management, Hard Facilities Management, Alongside service sand Warehousing & Distribution
- HMNB Clyde: Naval Base Services, including Hard Facilities Management and Alongside Service
FMSP is made up in total of 11 contracts, replacing the Maritime Support Delivery Framework and Submarine Deep Maintenance Period contracts. These remaining four contracts complete the contract awards and FMSP now reached Initial Operating Capability. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
29 Sep 21. Construction firm Tiwi Partners has been awarded a $107.8m contract to complete works at Delamere Air Weapon Range in the Northern Territory. The works are set to involve the demolition of the old facility and construction of three new Mobile Emitter Site Mounds.
This is expected to ensure the RAAF base is equipped to support the Growler Airborne Electronic Attack capability.
The project is scheduled to commence in late September and conclude by June next year.
According to Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price, the contract with Tiwi Partners would support 150 jobs, with 80 per cent of the sub-contracted work awarded to local businesses.
“This is great news for the Northern Territory’s defence industry and for the broader NT economy,” Minister Price said.
“Delamere Air Weapons Range is an enduring site for Defence, providing significant training capability for our Air Force.
“… The Morrison government has brought forward funding for this project to provide much needed additional stimulus to the Northern Territory construction sector during this COVID-affected time.”
This is the latest defence contract awarded to Tiwi Partners, which was tapped to deliver a $7m explosive ordnance storage facility at RAAF Base Darwin earlier this month.
The contract includes the construction of a new, special-purpose, earth-covered building within the existing explosive ordnance precinct at RAAF Base Darwin to support the Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels.
(Source: Defence Connect)
MARITIME
29 Sep 21. S. Korea Launches New 3,000-Tonne-Class SLBM Submarine. South Korea was set Tuesday to launch a new 3,000-ton-class homegrown submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles, the third of its kind designed to boost underwater defense capabilities, the Navy said. A launch ceremony for the new submarine, named after a prominent Korean independence activist, Shin Chae-ho, will take place at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. in the southeastern city of Ulsan later in the day, according to the military.
It is the third and the final of three Changbogo-III Batch-I submarines South Korea has been building with its own technologies under a 3.09trn won ($2.77bn) project launched in 2007. All of them are capable of firing submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).
The first Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine was launched in 2018 and was deployed last month, and the second one, the Ahn Mu, was launched in November last year and is expected to be delivered to the Navy around next year, officials said.
The 83.5-meter-long and 9.6-meter-wide latest submarine is capable of carrying 50 crewmembers and can operate underwater for 20 days without surfacing, officials of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said, adding it is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2024 after test operations.
“The submarine has a strong capability of deterring provocations as it can be equipped with SLBMs test-fired earlier this month,” the Navy said in a release. “Some 76 percent of its parts are locally produced, which allows for maintenance and other technological support in a timely manner.”
Earlier this month, South Korea unveiled its first homegrown SLBM by announcing the successful test-launch from the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine. Officials say the submarines of the class have six vertical landing tubes capable of firing SLBMs.
North Korea is pushing to boost its SLBM and submarine capabilities. It unveiled several new types of SLBMs recently, and has been working to build a new submarine believed to be a 3,000-ton one capable of carrying the missiles. But experts say North Korea has yet to be successful in underwater ejection tests of those systems.
In response to the South’s SLBM, the North’s missile development agency chief said last week the asset is “clumsy” and is in the elementary development stage. Pyongyang has urged the South to stop securing advanced weapons, calling such moves hostilities against it.
(defense-aerospace.com EDITOR’S NOTE: Korea’s KSS-III submarines are the first operational Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) submarines in the world to be capable of firing ballistic missiles.
According to local press reports, the KSS-III Batch II submarines, with a larger hull, heavier weapons fit and other improvements, are already under construction.
South Korea plans to build nine KSS-III submarines in three batches.) (Source: https://www.defense-aerospace.com/ Yonhap news agency;)
24 Sep 21. Royal Navy commissions Astute-class submarine HMS Audacious. The commissioning ceremony was held at the UK’s HM Naval Base Clyde. The British Royal Navy has formally commissioned the fourth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Audacious. The commissioning represents the vessel is now ready for Royal Navy’s global operations. A ceremony was held in the presence of officials at HM Naval Base Clyde. It follows extensive tests and sea trials for the submarine. HMS Audacious commanding officer commander Jim Howard said: “It is an absolute pleasure to be commanding officer of the Royal Navy’s newest and most capable SSN.
“As we now move from sea trials into our operational sea training programme, I and the whole ship’s company are ready for the challenge ahead.
“This formal commissioning ceremony marks another major milestone in the platform being fully operational and ready for tasking.”
The 97m-long HMS Audacious has a total displacement of 7,800t and can sail at a maximum speed of more than 30k.
The first three submarines of the class, HMS Astute, HMS Ambush, and HMS Artful, are already in service.
The Astute-class boats are capable of ‘circumnavigating’ the globe submerged, capable of producing their own oxygen and drinking water.
All these boats feature advanced nuclear technology and never require to be refuelled.
They are equipped with advanced sensors and can carry both Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles (TLAM) and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes.
Royal Navy Submarine Service head commodore Jim Perks said: “This is an extremely important day in the life of HMS Audacious and I am delighted that the sponsor, Lady Elizabeth Jones, was able to formally commission this, our fourth Astute-Class submarine, today.
“Throughout this pandemic, Audacious has delivered her extensive trials programme without fuss and with considerable style.”
In April last year, the HMS Audacious embarked on its maiden journey to Naval Base Clyde to join sister-ships HMS Astute, HMS Ambush and HMS Artful.
In May, the HMS Audacious successfully fired five of the advanced heavy torpedoes during a three-day trial at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Centre (AUTEC) on Andros Island. (Source: naval-technology.com)
AIR
29 Sep 21. ATLA receives two prototypes of upgraded variant of SH-60K naval helicopter. Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced the delivery of two prototypes of an upgraded variant of its SH-60K multirole naval helicopter to the Japan Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).
MHI said in a statement that the aircraft were handed over to ATLA on 28 September at the company’s Komaki-Minami plant, which is adjacent to Nagoya Airport from which one of the prototypes conducted its first flight in May.
The company also disclosed some technical specifications for the upgraded helicopter, including that it is 19.8 m long, 16.4 m wide, 5.4 m high and is fitted with two IHI Corporation T700-IHI-401C2 turboshaft engines.
The designation of the new variant has yet to be confirmed, but it is being developed for use by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
According to the 2021 Defense of Japan White Paper, the JMSDF currently operates 69 SH-60K helicopters, the first of which was delivered in 2002: about a year after the platform’s first flight. (Source: Jane’s)
27 Sep 21. Boeing Delivers First Operational Block III F/A-18 Super Hornet to the U.S. Navy.
– Block III is the most advanced version of the Super Hornet and exceeds fourth-generation fighter capabilities.
– U.S Navy capabilities include the advanced cockpit system with a 10-inch-by-19-inch touch screen display, enhanced networking, open mission systems, reduced radar signature and a 10,000-hour airframe.
Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first of 78 contracted Block III F/A-18 Super Hornets to the U.S. Navy. Block III gives the Navy the most networked and survivable F/A-18 built with a technology insertion plan that will outpace future threats.
“The fleet needs capabilities to keep its edge,” said Capt. Jason “Stuf” Denney, U.S. Navy F/A-18 and EA-18G program manager. “Getting the first operational Block III in our hands is a great step forward in supporting our capability and readiness goals.”
Block III’s new adjunct processor translates to a fighter that will do more work and in far less time increasing a pilot’s situational awareness. The jet is ready to receive apps-based solutions that will allow upgrades to the aircraft throughout its life span.
“We invested in Block III technology and developed the capabilities in partnership with the U.S. Navy to meet its emerging requirements,” said Jen Tebo, Boeing vice president of F/A-18 and EA-18G programs. “The hardware upgrades are complete. Today we are maximizing the open hardware and software and developing the apps to keep Block III ahead of future threats. We are giving Navy pilots the tools to make the fastest and most informed decisions possible now and in the future.”
Boeing will continue to deliver Block III capabilities to the Navy through the mid-2030s from three lines. One new build production, and two Service Life Modification lines extending the life and eventually upgrading Block II Super Hornets to Block III. The first aircraft delivered will complete the U.S. Navy flight test program before deploying to a squadron.
PLANT CLOSURES, JOB LOSSES AND STRIKES
29 Sep 21. UK retires Sentry AEW1. The United Kingdom has retired the Boeing E-3D Sentry AEW1 after 30 years of operational service. A decommissioning ceremony was held at the type’s main operating base at Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington in Lincolnshire on 28 September.
The RAF received the first of an eventual seven Sentry aircraft in 1991, taking over the UK’s airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) role from the piston-engined Avro Shackleton, and in place of the aborted British Aerospace Nimrod AEW1. (Source: Jane’s)
27 Sep 21. US AFGSC completes B-1B Lancer divestiture programme. The divestiture of B-1B Lancers is aligned with US Air Force’s efforts to modernise its bomber fleet. The Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) in the US has sent the last of 17 B-1B Lancer bombers to a boneyard at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The move completes a divestiture programme that involved retiring 17 ageing B-1B Lancers as part of a modernisation programme.
AFGSC director of logistics and engineering brigadier general Kenyon Bell said: “The divestiture plan was executed very smoothly.
“With fewer aircraft in the B-1 fleet, maintainers will be able to give more time and attention to each aircraft remaining in the fleet.”
Following the completion of the divestiture, the current B-1B aircraft inventory includes 45 active units.
One of the retired units was sent to Tinker AFB in Oklahoma as a prototype for structural repair actions while another one was transferred to Edwards AFB as a ground tester.
Another aircraft is at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, as a static display for the Barksdale Global Power Museum while the fourth one was sent to the National Institute for Aviation Research in Kansas for digital mapping.
The remaining 13 units will be stored at the boneyard at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan AFB in Type 4000 storage. Four of those will be kept in a reclaimable condition.
The retirement of these B-1B aircraft will enable AFGSC to move towards B-21 heavy bombers. AFGSC will also focus on modernisation to enhance the capabilities of the existing bomber fleet.
Bell added: “Beginning to retire these legacy bombers allows us to pave the way for the B-21 Raider.
“Continuous operations over the last 20 years have taken a toll on our B-1B fleet, and the aircraft we retired would have taken between $10m and $30m per aircraft to get back to a status quo fleet in the short term until the B-21 comes online.”
Earlier this year, a US Air Force’s (USAF’s) 37th Bomb Squadron (BS) B-1B Lancer performed a refuelling mission with a KC-46A Pegasus strategic military tanker and transport aircraft. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT
PERSONNEL
EUROPE AND NATO APPOINTMENTS
23 Sep 21. New NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. General Philippe Lavigne has relieved General André Lanata as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation during a change of command ceremony in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, on September 23. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg presided over the ceremony, highlighting the critical strategic role Allied Command Transformation plays in the Alliance today.
“This is a pivotal moment for our Alliance, and ACT is preparing NATO for the next decade and beyond,” said Stoltenberg during the event. “Gen. Lanata, let me highlight your significant contribution to the development of the NATO Warfighting Capstone Concept, which will guide our Alliance capability development to 2040. Your work has left its mark on this Alliance, and will be taken forward by your successor as we continue to adapt.”
General Lavigne, former Chief of Staff for the French Air Force, began his career as a fighter pilot. Lavigne has more than 2,750 flying hours and has flown more than 56 war missions during operations over the former Yugoslavia and Iraq. Among other leadership roles, Lavigne most notably commanded Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan and all the French forces engaged in Operation Pamir. He supervised the smooth transfer of responsibility of the airport from Allied forces to the civilian authorities. General Lavigne is Officer of the Legion of Honor and Commander in the National Order of Merit. He is decorated with the Military Valor Cross. (Source: Satnews)
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
29 Sep 21. Rear Adm. David A. Goggins will be assigned as program executive officer, Attack Submarines (PEO SSN), Washington, D.C. Goggins is currently serving as program executive officer for Submarines, Washington, D.C.
29 Sep 21. Rear Adm. Troy M. McClelland will be assigned as program executive officer, Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization (PEO SIOP), Washington, D.C. McClelland is currently serving as deputy commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Washington, D.C.
29 Sep 21. Rear Adm. Scott W. Pappano will be assigned as program executive officer, Strategic Submarines (PEO SSBN), Washington, D.C. Pappano is currently serving as program executive officer, Columbia, Washington, D.C.
29 Sep 21. Rear Adm. (lower half) Edward L. Anderson will be assigned as program executive officer, Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS), Washington, D.C. Anderson is currently serving as commander, Undersea Warfare (NAVSEA 07), Washington, D.C.
Army Reserve
29 Sep 21. MG Joseph J. Heck, commander (Troop Program Unit), 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), Salt Lake City, Utah, to deputy surgeon general for mobilization and readiness (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia.
29 Sep 21. MG Martin F. Klein, director of strategic operations (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Washington, D.C., to commander (Troop Program Unit), 75th Innovation Command, Houston, Texas.
29 Sep 21. MG Tracy L. Smith, deputy surgeon general for mobilization and readiness (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), Office of The Surgeon General, Falls Church, Virginia, to commander (Troop Program Unit), 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), Salt Lake City, Utah.
29 Sep 21. BG Robert E. Guidry, deputy commander (Troop Program Unit), 75th Innovation Command, Houston, Texas, to commanding general (Troop Program Unit), 86th Training Division, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin.
29 Sep 21. BG Michelle A. Link, deputy commander (Troop Program Unit), 416th Theater Engineer Command, Darien, Illinois, to executive director (Individual Mobilization Augmentee), Operational Contract Support, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Washington, D.C.
Army National Guard
29 Sep 21. MG Wendul G. Hagler II, senior defense official and defense attaché, U.S. Defense Attaché Office, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Central, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
28 Sep 21. USAF BG Randall E. Kitchens for appointment to the grade of major general with assignment as the chief of chaplains, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Kitchens is currently serving as the deputy chief of chaplains, Office of the Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
01 Oct 21. Australian Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price has been further appointed the role of Minister for Science and Technology, the Prime Minister confirmed in a press conference early this afternoon. MIN Price will retain her role as Minister for Defence Industry. The unified role has come as Australia begins navigating the construction of the nation’s first fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. The commonwealth established a taskforce, with support from the United Kingdom and United States, to research the development of a nuclear-powered submarine capability in Australia.
Key updates on the program:
- Australia is expected to become the only non-nuclear nation to possess nuclear submarine capabilities;
- Australia, UK and US expected to undertake knowledge sharing to enable the Royal Australian Navy to attain a nuclear powered fleet, the first time such knowledge sharing has taken place in over six decades;
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that the submarines will be built in Adelaide;
- Workers ensured that their skills are still needed, and that submarine construction and sustainment remain critical priorities for the government;
- Leaders have announced the creation of new “trilateral security dialogue” with Australia, UK and US; and
- Naval Group expressed their disappointment with the decision, defending the capabilities of the Attack Class Submarine.
INDUSTRY
28 Sep 21. $1m gift to UNSW will educate a new generation of nuclear engineers. Just a few days after the Prime Minister announced that the RAN would acquire nuclear-powered submarines, UNSW Sydney announced a $1m donation from the Sir William Tyree Foundation to support its expanding nuclear engineering program and foster the skills in Australia for using future technology. UNSW’s nuclear engineering program began in 2014.
The nuclear engineering program prepares students for careers in high-tech industries including nuclear science, nuclear medicine, mining and resources, energy, manufacturing, aerospace, space exploration and defence.
The funding will support scholarships for approximately 20 domestic students to obtain a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from UNSW’s School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, along with top-up scholarships and research expenses for research students. Funding will also support work placements with industry partners and other professional development opportunities for the Tyree Scholars.
UNSW already has partnerships with industry and research organisations, both in Australia and internationally, to provide students with opportunities for industry placements, career development and research projects.
“By combining our core nuclear courses with others in UNSW Engineering, and leveraging existing close partnerships with universities and national laboratories in the United States and United Kingdom, we are well prepared for the challenge of educating a new generation of Australian nuclear engineers,” said Dr Edward Obbard, head of the nuclear engineering program at UNSW.
“This gift builds on the foundations laid down to develop a high-tech nuclear industry in Australia, which will be essential if we choose to adopt nuclear energy as one of the options available to our country as it deals with climate change. To make this a reality, nuclear engineering programs like UNSW’s are critical in ensuring Australia has the home-grown skills to support that choice,” said Robyn Fennell, Sir William Tyree’s daughter and Chair of the Tyree Foundation Board.
UNSW’s nuclear engineering program is internationally recognised, having been one of only 20 universities globally invited to be a founding member of the NEA Global Forum on Nuclear Education, Science, Technology and Policy.
“The need for nuclear technologists is growing globally as both nuclear-generating countries and those that don’t have commercial nuclear power recognise the need for new generations of engineers with the expertise to apply nuclear science and technology to meet medical, industrial, energy and environmental challenges,” said William D. Magwood, IV, Director General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. (Source: Rumour Control)
INDUSTRY TEAMINGS
28 Sep 21. Thales and Weibel Scientific sign a cooperation agreement strengthening bonds between the Danish and French Defence industry.
- Thales and Weibel Scientific, sign(ed) today a cooperation agreement integrating the high performing XENTA Doppler family of short-range ground mission radars into the renowned Thales radar portfolio – bringing to market a best-in-class solution for force protection and critical infrastructure.
- Signed in the presence of the French Minister of Armed Forces, Madame Florence Parly, the Danish Minister of Defence, Madame Trine Bramsen at the Franco Danish Industrial day held at the Danish embassy in Paris, Thales reinforces its bonds with the Danish Defence industry in–line with the new Danish Defence Industrial strategy.
- The combination of Thales’ international leading radar position, full digital radar technology and expertise in various bands, with the highly advanced Weibel Doppler superior radar capabilities, provides an exceptional solution in the Thales offering.
Thales and Weibel Scientific (a Danish advanced doppler radar manufacturer) today signed a Cooperation Agreement to develop and strengthen the bonds within European defence industry – creating shared international export opportunities integrating Weibel’s short- range ground mission radars into the Thales radar portfolio to address Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) or C-UAV missions.
At the Danish Embassy in Paris during the Danish Industrial days, Thales and Weibel Scientific today signed an agreement to extend Thales’s portfolio with the newly developed high performing XENTA radar family dedicated to short-range ground missions. This cooperation will leverage Thales’ recognized international radar position with the highly advanced Weibel Doppler radar superiority to offer best in class product.
The collaboration will strengthen the businesses of both companies, creating additional opportunities for both Thales and Weibel Scientific to deliver the best solution forces are expecting. In particular, Thales will offer a common solution for the Danish Army Ground Based Air Defence incorporating the Weibel XENTA-M5 radar into the advance Thales GBAD solution.
The new cooperation between Thales and Weibel Scientific sets a milestone for the European commercial relations between the Danish and French defence industry, and underlines Thales’ commitment to invest locally in countries through industrial partnerships and collaborations – and is in-line with the new Danish Defence Industrial Strategy.
“Thales is a leading provider of defence mission solutions, and incorporating Weibel Scientific’s highly advanced Doppler radars will strengthen the global Thales portfolio in ground short range segment. We are looking forward to developing our common expertise for the benefit of our clients”. Serge Adrian, Senior Vice President Surface radars activity, Thales.
I am delighted with Thales’ decision to include our radar into their global product portfolio. The XENTA radar offers an exceptional capacity within counter drone and air defence. With Thales, it will significantly improve radar offerings to meet end-user needs. The acknowledgement by the top-tier Air Defence and Air Surveillance solution provider Thales is the best recognition we could have hoped for.” Peder R. Pedersen, CEO and President Weibel Scientific.
PERSONNEL
U.S. APPOINTMENTS
29 Sep 21. The Boeing Company [NYSE:BA] today announced the appointment of Kuljit Ghata-Aura as the new president of Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META), excluding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, effective Sept. 30. Ghata-Aura, who is returning to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region, will be based in Dubai. He will be responsible for leading all companywide activities and developing and implementing strategies for a region that is home to some of Boeing’s largest commercial, defense and services customers. Ghata-Aura, who previously served as the regional counsel for Boeing India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa for almost six years, will oversee the company’s new business and industrial partnership opportunities, safety and sustainability efforts, government affairs and corporate citizenship. He also will oversee Boeing’s efforts to expand its presence and strengthen its relationships with customers and other stakeholders in the region. Ghata-Aura succeeds Bernie Dunn, who is leaving Boeing after more than nine years with the company in the region.
29 Sep 21. James “Hondo” Geurts, the former Navy acquisition chief, will join an advisory board for the Silicon Valley Defense Group, his first job since leaving government in August 2021, according to an announcement from the company today. Geurts, a career airman, was recruited to lead Navy acquisition programs by then-Sec. Richard Spencer shortly after Spencer was confirmed in July 2017. At that time, Geurts was best known for his time as acquisition executive for US Special Operations Command. (Source: glstrade.com/Breaking Defense.com)
REST OF THE WORLD APPOINTMENTS
30 Sep 21. Babcock Australasia has appointed a defence industry veteran to spearhead its engineering and technology team. Brad Yelland has been named as Babcock Australasia’s inaugural executive director, engineering and technology, tasked with advancing engineering capability and career development in the region. Yelland joins Babcock from BAE Systems, where he held senior leadership positions over a 30-year period, commencing in 1991. Babcock’s incoming appointee most recently served as BAE Systems Australia chief technology officer from March 2019. Yelland has also previously held roles as BAE Systems Australia’s engineering director, and head of business strategy. The industry veteran is the latest addition to Babcock Australasia’s executive team, with the company recently appointing Martin Halloran as executive director, strategy and future business. The pair are expected to spearhead Babcock Australasia’s export push, creating contract opportunities for its Arrowhead 140 frigate and supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s transition to nuclear-powered submarines and sustainment under the AUKUS agreement. (Source: Defence Connect)
28 Sep 21. BAE Systems Australia has appointed Adam Watson Director of the company’s Melbourne-based technical innovation and sovereign capability growth centre, Red Ochre Labs. Red Ochre Labs is a hub for collaboration with industry, Defence and academia. In his new role Watson will take on responsibility for the development of world leading Australian defence capability focusing on autonomy, high speed weapons, ISR, electronic warfare and intelligent sustainment. A former soldier in the Australian Army, Adam Watson joined BAE Systems Australia in 2009. His new role will traverse the product lifecycle from research and technology through to product and service delivery. (Source: Rumour Control)
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