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High Commissioner to Australia HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho and Australia's Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price at the handover ceremony for Tonga's second Guardian-class patrol boat at Henderson, WA. Photo from Minister Price's Facebook page.
Australian News Pacific Science & Technology 

Tonga receives second Guardian-class patrol boat

30/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2437 Views 0 Comments

The Kingdom of Tonga received its second Australian-built Guardian-class patrol boat at a ceremony in Henderson, Western Australia, today.

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Corporal Aaron Le Jeune, of the 9th Force Support Battalion, trials an unmanned ground vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo by Sergeant Jake Sims.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

ADFA gets unmanned ground vehicles

28/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3186 Views 0 Comments

ADFA cadets might soon say goodbye to forearm-burning store carries thanks to the arrival of two unmanned ground vehicles.

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The Royal Australian Air Force's first Triton in production. Northrop Grumman photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA 

First RAAF MQ-4C Triton on the production line

28/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2165 Views 0 Comments

Northrop Grumman has started building Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. 

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An artist's impression of the VICTA surface-submersible watercraft in action. Supplied.
Europe News Overseas Science & Technology 

Intriguing new spec-ops insertion vessel launching soon

27/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3509 Views 0 Comments

A new surface-submersible watercraft combining fast-surface speed with submersible stealth will launch in the UK later this year.

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US Army Abrams tank fitted with Kongsberg low-profile RWS. Image supplied by Kongsberg.
News Science & Technology 

Kongsberg delivers 20,000th remote weapon station

24/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2164 Views 0 Comments

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS announced recently that it has delivered its 20,000th remote weapon station (RWS).

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Australian News Science & Technology 

Defence Industry Minister virtually visits Canberra innovation hub

23/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1477 Views 0 Comments

Innovative start-ups developing bright ideas to support ADF capability today showcased new concepts to Minister for Defence Industry.

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A ScanEagle remotely piloted aircraft is launched by pneumatic catapult from the flight deck of HMAS Leeuwin during first-of-class flight trials in real-world conditions on the ship's current Asian deployment. Photo by Lieutenant Michael Azoury.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

$600 million for secure Navy comms project

23/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1924 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy will strengthen its maritime communications by investing more than $600 million in a new Fleet Information Environment.

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A P-8A Poseidon from No. 11 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force takes fuel from a RAAF KC-30A multi-role tanker transport from No. 33 Squadron for the first time, off the Queensland coast. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Poseidon takes fuel in the air for the first time

20/10/202020/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2677 Views 0 Comments

RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon has taken a step towards full operational capability after completing the first air-to-air refuelling with a KC-30A.

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Australian Army riflemen from 8/9RAR during a demonstration of Kord Defence's innovative wireless systems control technology in Fyshwick, ACT. Photo by Jay Cronin.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Kord wins second Innovation Hub contract

20/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2162 Views 0 Comments

Kord Defence has won a second contract through the Defence Innovation Hub to further develop its Bluetooth battlefield connectivity.

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Australian 5.56mm ammunition. Photo by Sergeant John Waddell.
Australian News Science & Technology 

NIOA begins Benalla refurb

16/10/202016/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3376 Views 0 Comments

NIOA has begun an extensive refurbishment within its tenancy area at the Commonwealth-owned munitions factory in Benalla, Victoria. FILE PHOTO:

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A KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) extends its boom to connect to another KC-30A MRTT. ADF file photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Nine-year-old MRTT fleet in need of comms upgrade/retrofit

14/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2610 Views 0 Comments

Airbus has been selected to develop a communications and mission system upgrade for the RAAF’s A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) fleet.

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Outfitting hall B22 at Osborne South shipyard, featuring 30m wide by 34m high ‘gigadoors’. Image supplied.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Osborne South shipbuilding precinct build complete

14/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3387 Views 0 Comments

SA’s shipbuilding hub, the Osborne South Development Project, has completed construction and is ready for handover to ASC Shipbuilding.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle at the Rheinmetall Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Ipswich, Queensland. Photo from the PM's Facebook page.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

SCOMO officially opens MILVEHCOE

13/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3849 Views 4 Comments

SCOMO officially opened Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, Queensland, on Sunday.

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After four weeks at sea, NUSHIP Supply arrived at Fleet Base West on Friday 2 October 2020 to commence her Australian fit-out. ADF photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Study looking at Henderson shipbuilding expansion

05/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2892 Views 0 Comments

The Federal and WA governments are looking into the future development of the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson in Western Australia.

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Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conduct cross-country training in the new Boxer CRV at Wide Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology Videos 

First Army Boxer CRV conversion course

03/10/202003/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11621 Views 1 Comment

The Australian Army has commenced training on the new Boxer 8×8 CRV, which are being delivered under Project LAND 400 Phase 2.

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A GaardTech target set up at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.
Australian Europe News Science & Technology 

GaardTech preps export to British Army

02/10/202002/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3693 Views 1 Comment

A small veteran-owned defence-industry business in Queensland is preparing its first advanced-training systems export to the British Army.

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An MQ-4C Triton taxis at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy.
Australian News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA 

Mission success/US budget cuts put pressure on RAAF’s Triton buy

30/09/202030/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2457 Views 0 Comments

In January this year, the US Navy deployed Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton on its first live deployment, to Guam.

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Australian soldiers from Reconnaissance Platoon, 2RAR, on the move at Fog Bay Northern Territory, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015. Photo by Corporal Kyle Jenner.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Wagardi Mission System in the ‘dilly bag’ ahead of schedule

30/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2288 Views 0 Comments

A successful Defence and industry partnership has improved the ability of analysts to search for and assimilate ISR data.

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An EOS Mk2 remote weapon station firing at Wide Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Order placed for 251 new EOS remote weapon stations

29/09/202029/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3035 Views 0 Comments

Electro Optic Systems – EOS – has won a $94 million contract to supply 251 remote weapon stations for ADF’s protected mobility vehicles.

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Trentham Camp Commander Major Jim Maguire plugs into the new charging station on camp. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Science & Technology 

NZDF begins electric fleet-vehicle trial

29/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2545 Views 1 Comment

NZDF has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon bootprint by purchasing its first electric vehicle at Trentham Military Camp.

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