In Brief

Ex-soldier on council
BRIG Jim Wallace (Rtd) is one of three new members appointed to the council of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Brig Wallace is a former CO SASR and Commander 1 Bde and has served with the UN in the Middle East.
ASPI is an independent center of excellence created by the Government in 2000.

Armed recon helo due 2005
The Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Project signed a Foreign Military Sales Case in May for the purchase of the Air to Ground missile, AGM114M Hellfire II. The missile, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is expected to be delivered by late 2005. The variant acquired is the blast fragmentation (M model), for use against LAVs, ships and bunkers. The missile will be integrated onto the ARH Tiger, which is being manufactured by Eurocopter. Integration is progressing well and the first firing of the Hellfire is expected to occur at Woomera in mid-2005.

Asymmetric Warfare Forum
EXPLORING Asymmetric Warfare is a forum providing a new approach to analysing security threats and responses, taking place at the University of Adelaide from October 1 to 3. The forum looks at potential hazards Australia faces in the region and attempts to develop greater understanding of complexities involved, as well as outlining the types of security responses that may be applied. For further information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/awforum, or contact Sonya Perkins on (08) 8303 4777 or e-mail: sonya.perkins@adelaide.edu.au.

ADFA students up with best
ADFA students are among the best in the country, a fact proven by three recent graduates who have been awarded University Medals at Degree Conferral Ceremonies. Air Force OCdt Hannah Jude-Smith, Han Wei Lim from the Republic of Singapore Navy and Army OCdt Dean Gagnon are ADFA’s 2002 University Medallists.

Defence training areas for study
INDIGENOUS students studying Conservation and Land Management in the Northern Territory will have the opportunity to gain practical experience working on Defence training areas. The partnership is expected to benefit both students and the ADF, with Defence keen to tap into the unique skills and knowledge of local indigenous people.

US shares testing
AUSTRALIA and the United States have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will lead to increased sharing of test and evaluation (T&E) facilities by both countries. Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Ian Chessell, was present at the signing in Washington. He said that DSTO played a major role in the negotiations that led to the agreement. RAN is expected to be the first participant, making arrangements under the MOU to conduct tests of the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii.

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