The future of robotics and autonomous systems
The crystal ball is a little clearer for Defence’s logistics elements and those involved in robotics and autonomous systems with
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Science & Technology
Providing fresh water to Fijian communities
Army engineers used a heavy-water production plant to assist Fijians after more than 130,000 were left without potable water after a cyclone.
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Local’s crucial role in Japanese asteroid sample recovery
Air Force Test Ranges Directorate Trial Manager Andy Searle had a crucial role in securing the second asteroid sample to be brought to earth.
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Smart heated undersuit to keep divers warm
Avon Protection have announce their Core Intelligent heated undersuit that maintains a diver’s body temperature in all water conditions.
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Defcon Technologies joins Team Lynx
Canberra-based Defcon Technologies Group have joined as intercom supplier for Rheinmetall’s Team Lynx for LAND 400 Phase 3.
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APACHE AH-64E OUSTS TIGER
Army is getting Apache AH-64E helicopters!!! to replace the in-service Tiger ARH – begining in 2025 – just four years from now.
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Victoria backs Hanwha for Australian military vehicle manufacturing
Victoria’s government has thrown its support behind Hanwha Defense Australia to build and maintain Australian military vehicles in Geelong.
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Cyber teams put their skills to the test
A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth
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Minecorp joins Team Lynx for Army’s biggest project
Minecorp has joined ‘Team Lynx’ in support of Rheinmetall, offering the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle for Project LAND 400 Phase 3.
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COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation
About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases
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NUSHIP Supply heads for commissioning
The Royal Australian Navy’s first Supply-class auxiliary oilier replenishment (AOR) NUSHIP Supply has been formally accepted from Navantia.
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Signal of achievement
Defence scientist Dr Sylvie Perreau was presented with the 2020 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science on December 11
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Women jump into cyber world
Ignore the fear and jump right into it were some sentiments of participants in the Women in Cyber event held
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Unmanned vehicles driving the future
Two Mk6 unmanned ground vehicles were transferred to the Australian Defence Force Academy for test and evaluation trials late last year.
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Kongsberg wins RWS contract for British MIV
Kongsberg has signed a contract with Thales UK to delivery its PROTECTOR RS4 RWS for the British Army’s Mechanised Infantry Vehicle program.
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RAAF buys two more P-8A Poseidon
RAAF’s maritime patrol capability will be boosted by two P-8A Poseidon surveillance and response aircraft, bringing the total fleet to 14.
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Collins-class submarines to get sonar upgrades
Collins-class submarines will undergo upgrades to their sonar systems through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia.
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RAAF’s F-35 Christmas miracle
Despite the Public Holiday and ADF’s Christmas block-stand-down, RAAF’s F-35 fleet officially achieved Initial Operational Capability today.
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First steel cut on Hunter-class prototype
The prototyping phase of Australia’s Hunter-class frigate program commenced today with the first steel cut at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
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EOS to lead all-Australian delivery of C4 EDGE
Electro Optic Systems has won a $34m contract to lead an All-Australian delivery of the Army’s C4 EDGE program.
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