First Cape-class accepted by Navy – names still a mystery
The acceptance of Defence’s first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the
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NIOA testing T-Worx Intelligent-Rail system
A smart rail system that transforms rifles into real-time data nodes linking soldiers in the battlefield with tactical leaders and
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Victorian company wins fab United States Navy contract
A Victorian small business has been awarded a major contract with the United States Navy to provide tailored aircraft maintenance
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Hypersonic precinct to supercharge research
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton officially opened a new $14 million purpose-built hypersonic research and collaboration facility in Brisbane on
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Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct officially opened
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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Contract to support Navy’s survey vessels extended
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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Contract supports F-35A maintenance and supply
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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New Hercules on the block
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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Opening of Regional Maintenance Centre Cairns
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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Leaders’ summit on Defence Estate
Senior Defence leaders attended the Australian Defence Magazine Defence Estate and Base Summit 2021 in Canberra in December. CAPTION: An
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Upgrades underway at Joint Operations Command
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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Thales expanding advanced manufacturing in Lithgow
Thales Australia has received development approval and will commence construction in February on the first phase of an ambitious industrial
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Nowra company wins $12million contract for Navy SAR coverage
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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‘Real-world virtual’ work experience for schools in defence industry
The federal government says it has partnered with CSIRO to deliver an exciting new opportunity for students interested in gaining
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NIOA building small-arms factory
NIOA has revealed plans for a $50 million factory, specialising in the manufacture of small arms and weapons for the
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C4-Edge capabilities on show at Majura
A consortium of 31 companies involved in delivering C4-Edge – command, control, communications and computers – technologies hosted a capability
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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested
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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Australia’s space technologies heat up
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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Getting ready for artificial intelligence
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 credits good communication with employer as key to Reserve career success
Civilian employers throughout Australia who go above and beyond in supporting their Defence Reserve employees were officially recognised as part
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