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Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane, left, Phoebe Budd, Chaplain Nikki Coleman and Squadron Leader Mel Vreugdenburg at the Bush Capital Lodge in Canberra for the YMCA Space Squad camp. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Space Squad: The next generation

15/02/202216/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 792 Views 0 Comments Space, STEM

Royal Australian* Air Force mentors met the next generation of leaders in the space sector at the YMCA ‘Space Squad’

Two Pilatus PC-21 pilot-training aircraft on a flight over the Gippsland region. Photo supplied by Lockheed Martin.

ADF News Science & Technology

AIR5428 Pilot Training System fully delivered

07/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 986 Views 0 Comments PC-21

Lockheed Martin Australia has fully delivered the AIR5428 Pilot Training System, combining simulators and aircraft, to prepare Navy, Army, and

At the official opening of the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct (left to right) are Air Vice Marshall Robert Denney, Former Chief Weapons and Combat Systems Dr Shane Canney, Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Defence Minister Peter Dutton, Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro and Defence Scientist Hans Alesi. Photo by Leading Aircraft Woman Kate Czerny.

Australian News Science & Technology Sovereign industry

Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct officially opened

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1195 Views 0 Comments Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct

Defence has officially opened a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. CAPTION: At the official

RAAF combat systems officer Flight Lieutenant Cameron McKinnon works at the C-130J Hercules aircraft's augmented crew station to capture imagery of the damage in Tonga. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Hercules brings unique insight to Tonga response

25/01/202225/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1475 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, HQJOC, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

A specially-modified Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has proven its value over Tonga following the underwater volcanic

News Rest of World Science & Technology

Airbus recruiting 6000 new staff

22/01/202222/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 919 Views 0 Comments

As the aerospace industry shows strong signs of recovery post-COVID, and while Airbus continues to prepare the future of aviation

Armament Technicians from No. 3 Squadron, load a new Australian manufactured Bomb Live Unit (BLU 111) configured as a Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-12) onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-040 at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Homemade warheads introduced into service

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1129 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, MQ-9B Sky Guardian, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

Sovereign sustainability has taken a leap, with No. 81 Wing accepting and successfully expending the first Australian manufactured BLU-111(AUS)B/B. CAPTION:

A US Army 1st Cavalry Division Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 sends its first round downrange at Fort Hood, Texas. Photo by Sergeant Calab Franklin.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Australia orders new M1A2 Abrams tanks

10/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3003 Views 5 Comments M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton today announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Main Battle Tank Upgrade (LAND 907 Phase

Hanwha K9 Thunder – possibly called Huntsman in Australia. Photo courtesy Hanwha.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Contract for self-propelled artillery signed

10/01/202211/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2156 Views 1 Comment Huntsman

The government announced a $1 billion defence contract for new self-propelled Howitzers for the Australian Army with Hanwha Defense Australia.

Craftsman Sheldon Anstey, from the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment, conducts his summative assessment for the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Subject Two for Corporal Course. Photo by Sapper Jacob Chiplen.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Promotion course goes long distance

08/01/202211/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1222 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, RAEME, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Army’s newest Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) corporals were assessed in their promotion course in Townsville virtually by Army