ADF trialling new soft body armour
An initial $1 million contract with Craig International Ballistics will see the ADF receive 750 soft armour inserts to replace in-service armour.
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7RAR qualifying Hornet pilots
The 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, has taken to the skies, qualifying soldiers on the Black Hornet NUAS (nano unmanned aerial system).
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LAND 400 roadshow moves online
Hundreds of companies will still get the chance to pitch their capabilities to LAND400 Ph3 as the Industry Capability Roadshow moves online due to COVID-19.
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Another WWI Aussie’s remains formally identified
Army has identified a WWI remains as Captain Arthur Harold Appleby, providing his family with confirmation of his final resting place.
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Defence concludes work at face-mask factory
Defence has ended support to Med-Con, a surgical face mask manufacturer near Shepparton Victoria, having significantly increased production at the facility.
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Qld vets get Army phonecall for ANZAC Day
RSL Queensland members isolated due to coronavirus have received phone calls from Australian Army personnel to check on their welfare and swap stories.
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Today is Kapyong Day
On 24 April we mark Kapyong Day to remember the service and sacrifice of UN forces, including Australians, in defending Seoul, South Korea, in 1951.
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Special Ops using advanced manufacturing for own parts
Special Operations Logistic Squadron (SOLS) have been using advanced manufacturing techniques to support special operations for nearly a decade.
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Ruby Princess under Army/Police guard
Ruby Princess cruise ship with more than 200 COVID-19 virus infections among her 1000 crew, is being guarded by NSW Police and Australian Army patrols.
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Army lance-jack on NSW COVID-19 contact-tracing team
A sprawling ‘starburst’ of COVID-19 infection can spring from a single person before they test positive or are isolated. CAPTION:
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Message from the Chief of Army to Army families
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr issued a message to Army families encouraging them to stay connected and discuss Operation COVID-19 Assist.
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Chief of Army issues rallying call to troops
CA Lieutenant General Rick Burr issued a message to troops encouraging them to look after themselves and their families – and prepare for a new fight.
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Silentium Defence awarded $2million for ground-based surveillance
Silentium Defence has been awarded a $2 million Defence Innovation Hub contract to continue developing its ground-based passive surveillance technology.
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1RAR receives first delivery of Hawkei PMV-L
The 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, has received its first shipment of Hawekei protected mobility vehicle – light (PMV-L).
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1RAR blitz AASAM
The Australian Army Skill-at-Arms Meeting 2020 has concluded with 1 RAR taking out Champion Unit and a swag of other major awards.
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Army drone program out to tender
The replacement of the Army’s Shadow 200 tactical unmanned aerial system through project LAND 129 Phase 3 has progressed to the tendering process.
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Soldiers deployed to boost face-mask manufacturing
Med-Con, in regional Victoria, has increased production of medical face masks with the help of Australian Army engineers as a temporary workforce.
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AASAM International comp cancelled
Defence has cancelled the international component of the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting which started at Greenbank Queensland today.
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Has AASAM international component been cancelled?
Defence today issued a press release talking up AASAM20 scheduled to start tomorrow at Greenbank in Brisbane – with no international component mentioned.
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80-horse parade to mark QDF 160th in Brisbane
The 160th anniversary of QDF will be marked by a mounted parade of approximately 80 horses and riders from historical re-enactment troops this weekend.
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