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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.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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.

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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

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Joint Strike fighter A35-11 departs for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
News Science & Technology 

World F-35 fleet continues to grow

04/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1295 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter

Lockheed Martin completed another successful year as the F-35 program continued to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.

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Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford and Nailsworth Primary School student Lachlan enjoy the interactive experience of the Science Alive! expo in Adelaide. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

RAAF inspires at Adelaide expo

16/12/202121/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 774 Views 0 Comments STEM

Fifth-generation cutting-edge air force technology inspired thousands of young minds and professionals alike at the two-day Science Alive! Expo at

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Flying Officer Johnathan Gough, a Combat Systems Officer with No. 37 Squadron, stands in front of a C-130J Hercules aircraft which is fitted with a Litening sensor pod on its wing. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Videos 

Demonstration flight became real mission mid air

07/12/202109/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2758 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron

A demonstration flight for an upgraded RAAF Hercules transport aircraft became a mission to support flood-affected communities in regional NSW.

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Gilmour Space's rocket firing test facility in Queensland.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Australia’s space technologies heat up

30/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1053 Views 0 Comments

An advanced high-temperature material developed by Australian Defence Force scientists could be destined for space thanks to an ongoing partnership

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Soldiers from the 7th Combat Signal Regiment apply camouflage cream to a student at Gympie East State School. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard . Photo by Patrick Maher.
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Signallers and civvies getting on same wavelength for emergencies

26/11/202130/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 755 Views 0 Comments 7th Combat Brigade

Signallers from the 7th Combat Brigade are improving how they support civilian emergency services in the event of a high-risk

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Air Force’s Cognitive Assistant Avatar, AIMEE. Story by Alexander Manning.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Sovereign industry Videos 

Getting ready for artificial intelligence

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments Jericho

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a force multiplier that has the potential to deliver faster, smarter and safer military effects with

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An Army Sapper runs tests on a robot control terminal focusing on autonomous systems , artificial intelligence and machine learning. Story by Edwina Callus. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Artificial intelligence to improve decision-making

19/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1139 Views 0 Comments

Defence and national security agencies have enlisted the services of Australian researchers to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be

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RMIT researcher Alexander Medvedev examines an additive manufactured ballistic target. Story by Edwina Callus.
ADF News Science & Technology 

The future of ballistic protection is here

17/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1329 Views 0 Comments RMIT

Researchers from the Department of Defence and RMIT University have demonstrated that additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, of lightweight titanium

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Science & Technology 

Warships: The art of movement

08/11/202108/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 675 Views 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered about the accuracy and detail portrayed in video games – especially when it comes to games

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Defence Science and Techonology Group's Bathiya Senanayake, left, and an RFTEQ team member testing the new Complex Adaptive Threat Jammer Technology system at DSTG Edinburgh, South Australia.
ADF News Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

New jamming tech proving successful

31/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 986 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group, DSTG

Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is working with South Australian start-up, RFTEQ, to develop jammer technologies capable of defeating

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Rheinmetall's KF41 Lynx, left, and Hanwha's Redback, dwarf the M113 APC one of them will replace. Defence image.
ADF News Science & Technology 

LAND 400 Ph3 risk assessment complete

30/10/202129/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3395 Views 5 Comments

The two-year Risk Mitigation Activity for the Australian Army’s future infantry fighting vehicle was concluded recently.

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