51FNQR to get new patrol boat
Army will acquire a new Australian-made small patrol boat specifically to boost border protection in far-north Queensland. CLICK-BAIT PHOTO FOR
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Army invests in autonomous vehicles and robots
Army is increasing its experimentation, prototyping and exploration of autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies with a $12.2 million in contracts.
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Army machines paying off for Victorian mask maker
Shepparton-based surgical face mask manufacturer Med-Con is now producing millions of masks each week for Australia after the ADF helped it meet demand.
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2RAR take supplies to stranded men on desert island
Soldiers from 2RAR aboard HMAS Canberra delivered food and supplies to three mariners stranded on small Micronesian while they await rescue.
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Aussie-industry input invited on Special Forces helicopter contract
A Request for Proposal to improve aviation support for Australia’s new special-forces helicopters are now open to Australian defence industry.
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Jungle trial for new infantry lieutenants
For the first time in years, infantry lieutenants on their Regimental Officer Basic Course have completed jungle operations as a part of their package.
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HMAS Canberra finds fishermen lost at sea
HMAS Canberra and its embarked aviation assets assisted in locating three fishermen who had been missing for nearly three days in Micronesia last week.
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Combat signallers get drone-pilot wings
Twelve members of 1st Combat Signal Regiment earned their drone wings by flying multi-rotor unmanned aerial systems during a three-day drone pilot course.
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Direct live firing big guns a thrill for new soldiers
Four M77A2 howitzers fired a barrage of rounds at the Mount Bundey NT, sounding the first live-fire activity for 8th/12th Regiment, RAA, in 2020.
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Multi-agency patrol on Pilbara coast
A joint activity under Operation Resolute that used assets from ABF, RAAF and Army’s Pilbara Regiment concluded in Western Australia this week.
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Blue Bolt non-lethal ammunition used on urban training course
Urban training on the latest Regimental Officer Basic Course at the School of Infantry has used Blue Bolt non-lethal ammunition to add realism.
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8500 extra EF88s ordered
The government has committed to purchasing an additional 8500 Australian made Enhanced F88 (EF88) rifles for the Australian Army.
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8/9RAR deploy on NSW/Vic-border mission with 12-hours notice
B Company, 8/9RAR, has been deployed just 12 hours after callout to support NSW Police to close that state’s borders with Victoria.
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Lieutenants and sergeants pushed during no-end-in-sight exercise
Lieutenants and sergeants were put to the test on a series of resilience activities at Gallipoli Barracks recently, on 8/9RAR’s Exercise Ramsilience.
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Founder visits Jungle Training Wing at Tully
Jungle Training Wing at Tully received a visit from its legendary founder, Brigadier (retired) “Warry” George Mansford, last month.
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251 remote weapon stations for Bushmaster and Hawkei
Defence will acquire 251 remote weapon stations for fitment to the Army’s Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles.
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1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire up their guns
Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has allowed the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, based at Enoggera, Queensland, to fire-up their guns again.
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Large 3D metal printer deployed in bush trial
A ‘WarpSPEE3D’ 3D metal printer was deployed and put through its paces by the Australian Army during a field exercise in the Northern Territory this week.
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Signaller Jimmy crows about new top job
Signaller Jimmy the Rooster had a bit to say recently after being formally recruited as mascot to the 7th Combat Signal Regiment.
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Vietnam veteran passes valuable lessons to modern soldiers
Vietnam War veteran Ray De Vere gave a briefing to attentive soldiers at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, which proved to be educational and motivating.
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