RAN selects patrol boat gun caliber

Article Abstract:

The Royal Australian Navy has chosen the MSI-Defense Systems DS30B 30 mm caliber gun as the primary armament on its new replacement patrol boat (RPB). The selection of the DS30B naval gun system was included in the RPB capability requirements and performance specifications that the Defense Acqisition Organization released to the industry in early Mar 2000. The assembly of the guns and mounts, manufacture of some parts and test of the system will be undertaked by ADI Bendigo.

International politics, Guns & Howitzers, 30-75mm, Artillery

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Australia shortlists large caliber rifles

Article Abstract:

Three 12.7 mm anti-materiel rifle (AMR) models have been selected by the Australian Army to proceed to the trial stage of its AMR program. The three models are the 82A1 developed by Barrett, RC-50F from Robar Cos and the AW-50 manufactured by Accuracy International. The rifles will be evaluated for user, engineering and maintenance. Australian Army will procure 73 AMRs to equip its Special Air Service Regiment and selected infantry units.

Contracts & orders received, Small Arms Manufacturing, Rifles

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Visual/audible indicator aids mine-countermeasures exercises

Article Abstract:

Australian Defense Industries has received a contract to provide the Royal Australian Navy with a training aid that offers greater realism and situational awareness during mine-countermeasure exercises. The system, called VISEM, is based on an underwater flare launcher that works as a visual and audible indicator to surface vessel crews. VISEM will be used in tandem with the widely used Stonefish exercise mine. With VISEM, a streamlined payload, which releases a flare and gives off three loud reports upon reaching the surface, is released when a ship hits an exercise mine.

New orders received, Training Range Equipment NEC, Electro-optical targeting systems, Bombing and artillery ranges, Australian Defence Industries Ltd., Article, VISEM

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