Virtual reality becomes Globemaster reality
Technicians at No. 36 Sqn are using Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality devices with Boeing-developed software to maintain C-17A aircraft.
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Science & Technology
Greater accuracy for DFSW on the way
Heavy-weapon operators may soon be more accurate at longer ranges after a new DFSW optic was trialled by Project Land 159 in Singleton.
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Saab to supply new deployable health capabilities to ADF
ADF is boosting its medical self-reliance through a $370 million contract with Saab Australia to deliver new deployable health equipment.
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Army choosing which M1A2 to run with
Tankies can look forward to greater protection and lethality as Army upgrades from the M1A1 to M1A2 main battle tanks.
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Tasmanian UAV engine company wins government export grant
A Tasmanian company that produces UAV engines has received a $150,000 grant under the Defence Global Competitiveness Grant program.
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RAAF’s 30th F-35A Lightning delivered
Australia’s fifth-generation fighter capability continues to grow with the acceptance of the 30th F-35A Lightning II.
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RAAF’s first payload launch from home soil
A DART rocket carrying a Defence payload launched today from South Australia, marking the first commercial rocket launch from Australia.
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Palau gifted 7th Guardian-class patrol boat
Australia handed over a new Guardian-class patrol boat during a COVID-safe ceremony in Henderson, WA, to the Republic of Palau.
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Did you know RAAF has arrestor cables on runways?
Underneath the runways of Australia’s main air-force bases, lifesaving devices lie in wait, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.
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Keel-laying ceremony for NUSHIP Pilbara
A ceremonial, COVID-19-restricted, keel-laying ceremony for Navy’s third new offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara, was held in WA recently.
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$11 million in Sovereign Industrial Capability grants
The Federal government awarded more than $11 million in grants to 20 Australian small businesses today as part of a
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New mobile weapons training simulator for Navy and Army
A NSW company will supply ADF with a mobile weapons training simulator to help Australian sailors and soldiers maintain their weapon skills.
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Army successfully trial metal 3D printer out bush
The Australian Army has completed a successful two-week field trial of a WarpSPEE3D metal 3D printer at the Mount Bundey Training Area, NT.
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NUSHIP Supply on her way home to Australia
NUSHIP Supply, the first Royal Australian Navy Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ship, left Spain for Australia yesterday.
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Hawkei going into full-rate production
Army’s new Australian-designed and built Hawkei protected vehicle is ready to enter full-rate production at Thales’ facility in Victoria.
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Navy veterans expand Whiskey Project watercraft business
The Whiskey Project Group has acquired boat manufacturer Yamba Welding & Engineering (YWE) and maritime design company Naiad.
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Hobart-class destroyers to get Aegis upgrade
Navy’s near-new Hobart-class destroyers will undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade that will increase the ADF’s air- and missile-defence capability.
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DATAPOD awarded $20million deployable data-centre contract
ACT-based DATAPOD has been awarded a $20 million contract to provide Defence with portable, containerised data systems that can be rapidly deployed.
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1CSSB taking 3D metal printer for another bush trial
Soldiers will deploy the WarpSPEE3D metal printer for a second two-week field trip as part of a year-long trial between the Australian Army and SPEE3D.
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Lockheed Martin launches Space Café at Questacon
Lockheed Martin Australia has launched its Space Café experience at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra.
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