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At the official opening of the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct (left to right) are Air Vice Marshall Robert Denney, Former Chief Weapons and Combat Systems Dr Shane Canney, Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Defence Minister Peter Dutton, Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro and Defence Scientist Hans Alesi. Photo by Leading Aircraft Woman Kate Czerny.
Australian News Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct officially opened

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3121 Views 0 Comments Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct

Defence has officially opened a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. CAPTION: At the official

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Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP and Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith CSM RAN, board HMAS Leeuwin during their visit to HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Contract to support Navy’s survey vessels extended

26/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2320 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leeuwin

BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended. CAPTION: Minister

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One of latest F-35A Lightning II aircraft (A35-040) arrives back to RAAF Base WIlliamtown after ferrying from the United States. Story by Alisha Welch. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.
News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry 

Contract supports F-35A maintenance and supply

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2266 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, RAAF Tindal, RAAF Williamtown

Defence recently signed a five-year contract with BAE Systems Australia for the provision of support to Royal Australian Air Force

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The first No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules with Block 8.1 upgrades taxis through the bird bath after returning to RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal David Said
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New Hercules on the block

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3542 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, RAAF Richmond

The first Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules to be upgraded to Block 8.1 standard hardware and software has arrived

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News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Opening of Regional Maintenance Centre Cairns

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2725 Views 0 Comments Cairns QLD, Darwin NT, Henderson WA, Sydney NSW

The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet is expanding and will be able to further sustain its edge at sea thanks to

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An Australian Army S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter lands at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. Story by Ben Roberts. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
ADF News Sovereign industry 

Leaders’ summit on Defence Estate

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2689 Views 1 Comment

Senior Defence leaders attended the Australian Defence Magazine Defence Estate and Base Summit 2021 in Canberra in December. CAPTION: An

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Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group Celia Perkins and Chief Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton conduct a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of upgrade works at HQJOC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Upgrades underway at Joint Operations Command

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3360 Views 1 Comment HQJOC

The first stage of work to modernise Headquarters Joint Operations Command’s (HQJOC) General John Baker Complex at Bungendore has begun.

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News Sovereign industry 

Thales expanding advanced manufacturing in Lithgow

19/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2460 Views 0 Comments

Thales Australia has received development approval and will commence construction in February on the first phase of an ambitious industrial

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A AW139 helicopter operated by OPSTAR Pty Ltd at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.
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Nowra company wins $12million contract for Navy SAR coverage

13/01/202213/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4022 Views 2 Comments HMAS Albatross

A Nowra-based business that provides search and rescue services at HMAS Albatross has signed a $12 million contract renewal to

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Australian News Sovereign industry 

‘Real-world virtual’ work experience for schools in defence industry

05/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2001 Views 0 Comments

The federal government says it has partnered with CSIRO to deliver an exciting new opportunity for students interested in gaining

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Australian News Sovereign industry 

NIOA building small-arms factory

17/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5020 Views 1 Comment NIOA

NIOA has revealed plans for a $50 million factory, specialising in the manufacture of small arms and weapons for the

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Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, speaks with an Australian industry employee at the C4-EDGE capability display at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Sergeant Cameron Pegg.
Australian Army News Sovereign industry Videos 

C4-Edge capabilities on show at Majura

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3310 Views 0 Comments Electro Optic Systems

A consortium of 31 companies involved in delivering C4-Edge – command, control, communications and computers – technologies hosted a capability

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The Hanwha Defense Australia Redback, left, and the Rheinmetall Defence Australia KF-41 Lynx next to HMAS Adelaide at HMAS Kuttabul. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.
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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested

07/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3824 Views 1 Comment

The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials on Sydney

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Gilmour Space's rocket firing test facility in Queensland.
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Australia’s space technologies heat up

30/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2278 Views 0 Comments

An advanced high-temperature material developed by Australian Defence Force scientists could be destined for space thanks to an ongoing partnership

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Air Force’s Cognitive Assistant Avatar, AIMEE. Story by Alexander Manning.
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Getting ready for artificial intelligence

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3010 Views 0 Comments Jericho

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a force multiplier that has the potential to deliver faster, smarter and safer military effects with

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Sergeant Kym Walker tackles an obstacle course during Battle PT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.
ADF People Sovereign industry 

Sergeant credits good communication with employer as key to Reserve career success

17/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1709 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

Civilian employers throughout Australia who go above and beyond in supporting their Defence Reserve employees were officially recognised as part

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Students from Puckapunyal Primary School watch on as 'Carla the Crane' is erected at the Stage 1 – Armoured Fighting Vehicle Facilities Program project site at the School of Armour. Story by Major Carrie Robards.
Australian Army News Sovereign industry 

Meet Carla the Crane

13/11/202118/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2077 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal, School of Armour

While it is not unusual to see a crane on a construction site, Puckapunyal’s newest addition might make you look

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Members from the 3rd Health Support Battalion join Captain Paul Hanley (top, second from left), Ruth Parsell (bottom, first from left) and pilot Ian Smart (bottom, first from right) in front of the CareFlight rapid response helicopter. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Duyen Nguyen.
Australian Army News Sovereign industry 

High-flying employer wins Defence award

09/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2159 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

High-flying, Northmead-based employer, CareFlight, has won the not-for-profit category of Defence’s prestigious NSW 2021 Employer Support Awards in recognition of

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Corporal Rhys Hadfield, left, O’Brien Electrical and Data Joondalup's Jason Bridges, Warrant Officer Class One Peter Duff, and Commanding Officer 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Leigh Partridge. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.
Australian Army News Sovereign industry 

Reward for positive connection

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1965 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

A commitment to supporting an ADF reservist has paid dividends for Perth business O’Brien Electrical and Data Joondalup. CAPTION: Corporal

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The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System – ‘Loyal Wingman’. Story by Samara Kitchener. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
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Loyal Wingman project achieves milestones

04/11/202104/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2620 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman

The landing gear of a Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft has been raised and engaged for the first time during a

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