bae tennix aicw

It appears that Computershare stuffed up the top 20 shareholder list wrt to Mike Od's holding, sorry for any confusion!
But this is important and I can see why BAE bought Tennix, well at least one of the reasons anyway, see the bit about the AICW (the bit about the grenade launcher on the Austeyr rifle)and my comments directly below that (I wish HC had a highlighter)

This is a new site called eportal
There is some great info here!

http://www.dplusi.defence.gov.au/

http://www.dplusi.defence.gov.au/ContentFo...emEditList.aspx

In there you will find this!!!


June 26 2008 Australian Innovation To Drive Defence Capability


http://www.dplusi.defence.gov.au/ContentFo...emEditList.aspx

http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/

Capability and Technology D
20 June, 2008
Australian companies and universities will share $21.5 million in Round 12 of Defence’s Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program.
The 12 successful CTD projects for 2008 are:
• Ka Band Satellite On-The-Move Communications System (EM solutions) – A novel Australian mounted battle command-on-the-move X and Ka band communications. The proposed system would be able to be integrated onto a variety of military platforms and would provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with enhanced mobile situational awareness while on the move in hostile territory.
• Field Portable Supersonic Particle Deposition unit (Rosebank Engineering) – A compact field-portable Supersonic Particle Deposition machine for use at ADF facilities (e.g. air and naval bases). The machine is used to apply corrosion protective coatings to metallic surfaces and to repair surface-damaged components, currently only available in large-scale facilities. A field-portable machine would enable the ability to be available to many ADF facilities and improve the reliability, availability and maintenance of ADF equipment.

• Special Sonar for Submarines (Sonartech Atlas) – A new submarine sonar that can detect and track close-in contacts. This has the potential to greatly increase the Australian submarine’s ability to detect other close submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles.
• Elongate Solar Cells for Energy Generation (The Australian National University) – Flexible solar panels with high efficiency under both normal and subdued light and with high power-to-weight ratios. These solar cells would allow soldiers to generate power in the field and reduce the need for batteries. The technology may be suitable for incorporation into wearable textiles. The proposal builds on extensive solar research undertaken by The Australian National University.
• Adaptive Tuned Mass Damper for Submarine Engines (University of Adelaide) – Improved vibration absorbers for submarine engines to reduce the vibration from engines. This is vital in reducing the acoustic signature of Australian submarines and will improve the operational effectiveness.
• Miniaturised GPS Anti-Jam Module (Tenix Systems) – A number of ADF craft are unable to be fitted with current global positioning system (GPS) anti-jamming units due to size, weight and/or power limitations. This CTD will develop a miniaturised GPS anti-jam device that would allow small craft to continue to employ GPS when subjected to jamming. It would also allow the identification, location and direction of the jamming.
• Low Band Direction Finding Sub-System (Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems) – Enhance existing electronic support measures (ESM) used on naval vessels to determine the angle of arrival of signals from external sources. This assists the operational effectiveness and safety of the vessels. If successful, the project will improve the Navy’s low band ESM system and assist in the development of Australian industry’s indigenous electronic warfare capabilities.
• Tactical Electronic Warfare Open Architecture RF Subsystem (BAE Systems) – A study by a number of Australian companies to develop the requirement for an open architecture radio frequency (RF) sub-system for electronic warfare. An open architecture subsystem would enable the easy upgrade of RF antennas as electronic warfare threats evolve in the future.
• Rifle Fired High Velocity Grenade Launcher (Intelligent Sensing) – An improved grenade launcher with a unique recoil system to enable the launch of 40mm grenades from the Austeyr rifle. The weapon will provide Australian soldiers with the ability to fire both 40mm as well as high velocity munitions from connected and similar weapons.

Not sure here but this may also incorporate the Mach 5/50 tech as well as the Grenade launcher which they say is high velocity, I think this is different to the 3GL tech

• Low Cost On-Store Telemetry (Tenix Systems) – A new low-cost system for measuring the trajectory of a store (e.g. bomb, missile or fuel tank) released from Royal Australian Air Force aircraft. If successful, the project could produce significant savings and improved information from aircraft flight tests.
• Battlefield Integrated Tactical Exploitation of Sensors (Tenix Systems) – A surveillance system that can produce a consolidated picture from a range of sensors (i.e. radar, thermal imagery, video, electronic surveillance) to an operator. This proposal would increase the awareness of commanders in the field and fill a gap in the integration of unconnected sensors.
· Helicopter Aid for Maritime Operations (Advanced VTOL Technologies) – A system based on real-time simulation to provide flight crews and deck crews with improved measures of ship-helicopter operating limits. The system would maximise effectiveness of helicopter operations, improve safety for flight and deck crews and provide a means of usage monitoring.

The Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program assists in the improvement of priority Defence capability by providing Australian Industry with an opportunity to demonstrate their technology, thereby allowing Defence to assess its potential to enhance military capability and the likely risks associated with acquiring the technology.
DSTO calls for applications for funding on an annual basis. The next available cycle is Round 13. Round 13 is now open and closes on the 18th of July 2008.
This website provides access to information about the CTD program, including detailed information about the proposal and selection processes. All CTD proposals should address a particular Defence capability priority and are required to demonstrate their capability potential within three years.

The links on the side of the page will direct you to information about the types of funding provided under the program, instructions and templates for proposing a CTD or applying for related funding, an explanation of the selection process, essential policy information, and contact details for the CTD Program Office.
Some current areas of interest which applicants might wish to consider include, but are not limited to:
• Sensors/weapons applicable to urban operations
• Non-lethal weapons
• Networking of sensors, information and decision support systems
• Modelling and simulation to support acquisition, operations and planning, or network communications training
• Protection and survivability of military platforms
• Collision avoidance technologies for smaller Unmanned Air Vehicles
• Innovative submarine platform mechanical control systems
• Innovative weapons
• Robotics in the land environment
• Automated asset tracking
• Supersonic aerial targets
• Applications to support operational decision making
• Innovations in deployable communications
• Battlefield energy generations and storage
• Combat identification and friendly force tracking
• Counter-mine technologies
• Rapid assessment of the physical nature of an operational environment
• Military platform signature management
• Wireless, low intercept flight deck communication
• Navigation/communications for robotic land, sea and air vehicles
• Modular systems for multi-role military platforms
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their CTD proposals with the Capability Development Group of Defence, and with the relevant research division of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). The CTD Program Office can assist prospective applicants with relevant Defence contacts and completing proposals.


http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/news/5225/
Defence To Benefit From Emerging Technologies
News Item

Date:
18 October, 2007
Media Release Number:
CPA 386/07
Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Roger Lough, announced last night that eight proposals have been selected under the latest funding round for the Defence Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program.

Prototype Flexible Integrated Energy Device - Image Courtesy CSIRO The CTD Program, managed by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), enables Defence and industry to collaboratively explore emerging technology developments and assess their potential to enhance ADF capability and the likely technical risks associated with acquisition of the technology.

Speaking at the annual Capability and Technology Program Dinner, held in Canberra, Dr Lough said, “More than $160 million has been committed to the Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program over the past nine years. The program, which now has 35 active demonstrator projects, helps Australian companies to develop and demonstrate high-technology innovations with potential application by the Australian Defence Force.

”DSTO is working with companies including Tenix, BAE Systems, Thales, L-3 Nautronix and Tectonica as well as CSIRO to develop new technologies that could result in major savings for Defence, spin-offs for civilian applications and export opportunities.

Dr Lough said, “The research and development work conducted by these groups is a demonstration of what can be achieved by Defence and industry working together to protect Australia and its national interests.”

The new technologies to be demonstrated under the program have the potential to provide new ways to protect Australian troops and the equipment in which they operate. From new wearable body armour to land vehicle small arms protection and soldier-powered battery packs, and from underwater threat surveillance to aircraft health monitoring systems, the new proposals have the potential to enhance Defence capabilities both now and into the future.

“I look forward to seeing the results of these demonstrator projects, with a view to having these new technologies put into service as soon as possible to support the Australian Defence Force on current and future operations,” said Dr Lough.

For further information on selected CTD projects go to:
http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/


Media contact:
Lorraine Mulholland (DSTO) (02) 6128 6385 or 0424 779 498
Defence Media Liaison (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) is part of Australia's Department of Defence. DSTO's role is to ensure the expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to the defence of Australia and its national interests.

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