Sovereign industry – Page 3

The Blue Room is a mixed-reality simulator used to train Air Force medical staff in on board aircraft medical operations and emergency medical evacuation. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

Augmented reality enhances medical training

08/11/202309/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2083 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, simulation facility

Imagine a world where new mixed-reality technology could assist Royal Australian Air Force medical professionals in immersing themselves into training

Members from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles User Nations Group attended a capability display held at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Tactical vehicles tried and tested

03/11/202305/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3447 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, Gallipoli Barracks, Rheinmetall MAN

Soldiers who operate Army’s land tactical vehicles shared insights with representatives from other nations who use the machinery at a

Commander Fleet Aviation Arm Commodore David Frost presents the 2022 McNichol Trophy to then Seaman Joshua Williams (left) and Commanding Officer 723 Squadron Commander Samuel Dale during a gathering at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Story by Sam Carter. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

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Navy pilot trainers setting records

03/11/202307/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2733 Views 0 Comments Boeing, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron, Thales

For the past two years, 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School has increased the output of trained aircrew by 50

30mm projectiles for Boxer CRVs manufactured by NIOA at Benalla. Photo supplied.

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NIOA begins Boxer ammunition production

25/10/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1716 Views 0 Comments NIOA

NIOA has begun ammunition production for the Army’s next-generation armoured Boxer vehicle, marking a significant milestone for munitions manufacturing in

Australian company EOS's Slinger can shoot down drones while mounted on a moving vehicle. Image supplied.

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EOS demonstrates drone shoot-down capabilities

07/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2629 Views 0 Comments Electro Optic Systems, EOS, Slinger

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has demonstrated its Australian-made directed-energy and kinetic counter-drone capabilities in a field environment, in front of

RAAF's Super Hornets will benefit from an upgrade of engine test cells at RAAF Bases Amberley and Williamtown. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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New lease of life for aircraft engine testing

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2505 Views 1 Comment EA-18G Growler, F/A-18F Super Hornet, RAAF Amberley, TAE Aerospace

TAE Aerospace will upgrade the test system for the F414 engines that power the RAAF’s Super Hornet and Growler aircraft.

A Republic of Korea Armed Forces K9 Thunder deployed during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Australia’s future SPH previewed on TS23

11/08/202313/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4853 Views 2 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Exercise Talisman Sabre, HIMARS, Republic of Korea Armed Forces

South Korean self-propelled howitzers made their Australian debut at Exercise Talisman Sabre, ahead of the planned construction of the Australian-variant

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Saab hits deployable-health-project milestone

31/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2446 Views 0 Comments Deployable Health Capability, JP2060, Saab Australia

Saab Australia’s deployable health project JP2060 Phase 3 delivered 131 separate modules that have now been accepted by the Commonwealth

A Redback infantry fighting vehicle on display in Canberra. Army will take delivery of 129 of the vehicles, to be built in Geelong. Photo by Andrew Green.

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Redback to bring Army some sting

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5194 Views 9 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3, M113, Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting

German Chief of Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais (centre) visits German and Australian troops at Camp Star in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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German Army chief’s close-up with a Boxer

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Boxer CRV, Exercise Talisman Sabre

Chief of the German Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais has observed the capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle

Air Commodore Steve Pesce and Steve Green sign a three-year contract to provide services as Air Domain's Aerospace Propulsion Centre of Expertise. Story by Group Captain David Mahoney. Photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Aussie expertise a boost for aircraft engine fleet

20/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2916 Views 0 Comments Aerospace Propulsions Centre of Expertise (APCoE), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

An Australian-owned company will be working with the ADF to provide expert advice on effectively and efficiently managing military aircraft

Squadron Leader Nathan Hook, left, with Acting Head Joint Support Services Division Air Commodore Grant Pinder, and civilian employer Peter Nugent from AeroPM. Story by Emily Egan. Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh.

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Award-winning support for reservists

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1755 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

The winners of a Defence Supportive Employer Award have recognised the important work of ADF reservists, saying they added genuine

Australian Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles will be connected by the Army's new C$ EDGE systems. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.

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Boxers built in Brisbane for export to Germany

11/07/202311/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2828 Views 7 Comments Boxer, Rheinmetall

The Albanese Government has agreed to a major defence export deal with Germany, signing an in-principle agreement for Australia to

Participants in the Defence Teaming Centre's Defence Industry Leadership Course 2023 on the flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet and Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Teaming up to boost defence industry leadership

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1932 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Leadership Program (DILP), No. 92 Wing, P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

The opportunity to combine theoretical learning with hands-on experience was too good to miss for participants of the Defence Industry

Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Health Battalion board the Toll Bell 412 helicopter after watching a demonstration of Army Aviation's Aircraft Crash Response capability at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Young medic shares crash response skills

04/07/202304/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1976 Views 0 Comments Oakey

When she heard about a posting to Oakey Health Centre, Private Jade Bown jumped at the chance to join a

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Aussie Army tests new self-propelled howitzer in Korea

04/07/202306/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3164 Views 2 Comments AS9 Huntsman

Tests of Army’s incoming AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer, with its three-round burst and automated loading capabilities, are nearing completion in