[Australia] Email to the United Kingdom

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Department of Defence​

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To: Jason Green, Secretary of State for Defence ( Jamie )
From: Robert Hill, Minister for Defence

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Classification: Restricted

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To whom it may concern,

The Australian Defence Organisation is looking to acquire Domestic Production Licences for some or all of the following items, or a suitable equivalent.

• Land Rover Wolf WMIK​
• L118 Light Gun​
• AgustaWestland Apache AH1​
• FV4030/4 Challenger 1​

If these are not possible, we could consider some alternatives, or we are willing to purchase some directly now.

In addition, in light of our strong cultural and political ties, we would like to have a meeting with you or a suitable representative, focusing on military cooperation.

I look forwards to your reply.

Very respectfully,

Robert Hill
Minister for Defence

 

[Jamie]

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Security Classification: SECRET

To: Robert Hill Xenon
Cc:
Subject: Re: Defence Sale & Cooperation

Good Afternoon,

Firstly, thank you for your email and your interest in a meeting to discuss military relations between the UK and Australia.

It's something I would love to support and engage in, do you have any specific time-frames and if you're able to provide a list of topics for such a meeting please?
I can then look at getting this booked in. If not with myself, then a colleague.

In relation to the defence acquisition, the AgustaWestland Apache AH1 would unfortunately be out of scope due to the active role it has within the British Armed Forces but for the Challenger I, L118 Lightgun and Landrover Wolf - we could certainly arrange. May I ask how many of each you would be looking to procure and I can arrange for a quote to be sent across - this would likely be managed by Nexus Defence who I will ask to contact you separately.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kindest Regards,
Jason

Jason Green | Secretary of State for Defence |

 

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To Jason Green

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Department of Defence​

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To: Jason Green, Secretary of State for Defence ( Jamie )
From: Robert Hill, Minister for Defence

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Classification: Restricted

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Dear Jason,

I will be available to have a meeting at any time in the near future. I am happy to clear my schedule for this meeting, probably before the end of this month if possible.

The agenda will be as follows:

• Military exercises in the Pacific region
• Possible SIGNINT and intelligence cooperation
• Cooperation in the Indian Ocean
• Military relations as a whole

We completely understand your concerns over the Apache and are happy to drop it. We will be contacting them as per your request. Wre are looking for the following quantities:

• [80] Challenger 1
• [120] L118 Lightgun
• [250] Land Rover Wolf

Very respectfully,

Robert Hill
Minister for Defence

To Nexus

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Department of Defence​

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To: Nexus Defence ( Jamie )
From: Robert Hill, Minister for Defence

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Classification: Restricted

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To whom it may concern,

I have been advised by the Defence Secretary to contact you on the proposed purchases of the following products:

• [80] Challenger 1
• [120] L118 Lightgun
• [250] Land Rover Wolf

As I understand it, you have, or will, be given a quote from the MoD on this matter. I am therefore following up on that and requesting the purchases of the above products.

Very respectfully,

Robert Hill
Minister for Defence

 

[Jamie]

United Kingdom

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Security Classification: SECRET

To: Robert Hill Xenon
Cc:
Subject: Re: Defence Sale & Cooperation

Good Afternoon,

Apologies for the delay, I have an availability in my calendar to have such a meeting in a couple of days if this is suitable for you, either in person or via phone call depending on what is best suited for you logistically.

It would be a pleasure to be able to discuss the points you have raised on your agenda.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kindest Regards,
Jason

Jason Green | Secretary of State for Defence |

NEXUS Defence

XNEXUS DEFENCEX
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Recipient: Robert Hill, Minister for Defence Xenon
Subject: Re: Sale

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Dear Mr Bull,

Thank you for your email and your interest in the product range listed. I've put together some basic figures and the financial implication including a maintenance licence and VAT would be approximately:

$638,666,910.00

If it's something you'd like to go ahead with, I can compile a contract but would need some further information:

Your Reference Number for the sale.
A relevant name for the project.

Please let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions.

Regards,
Alison

Alison Well
Business Consultant
Nexus Defence Ltd
6 Carlton Gardens, London, SW1Y 5AD

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