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ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Leidos supports Windows 10 for Defence

22/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2218 Views 0 Comments

The Department of Defence has worked in partnership with industry to develop ICT platforms to support a contemporary end user

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 An Australian C-RAM system in action in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, 2012. Photo by Corporal Mark Doran.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Saab to upgrade Aussie C-RAM

22/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3157 Views 0 Comments

In late December, Saab received an order from the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) on behalf of the Australian

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BAE Systems' Type 26 Global Combat Ship
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Raytheon selected to install Aegis on new Aussie frigates

15/02/201915/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2790 Views 0 Comments

Defence has selected Raytheon Australia to act as its Aegis systems integration agent. FILE IMAGE: BAE Systems’ Type 26 Global Combat

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The Royal New Zealand Air Force's new King Air 350. NZDF photo.
Australian New Zealand News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

Royal New Zealand Air Force gets new King Air 350s

15/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5013 Views 0 Comments

A new aircraft will be seen flying around New Zealand, with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) putting into

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Australian News Science & Technology 

Australian Military Sales Catalogue Vol3 published today

12/02/201912/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2716 Views 0 Comments Australian Military Sales Catalogue

The third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue, launched today, showcases world-leading Australian defence industry products, services and technology

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Soldier.ly take prize in Zurich Insurance Innovation World Championship.
Australian News Science & Technology Veterans 

Australian tech startup Soldier.ly a winner on world stage

08/02/201908/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3544 Views 0 Comments

Australian start-up Soldier.ly was announced as one of the winners of Zurich Insurance’s inaugural Innovation World Championship this week in

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Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln fires a RIM-162D Sea Sparrow missile from a NATO Sea Sparrow Surface Missile System during combat systems ship qualification trials. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacques-Laurent Jean-Gilles.
News Overseas Science & Technology USA 

Raytheon fires first-of-type demo for new ship defence

06/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3071 Views 0 Comments

Raytheon and the US Navy have successfully completed the first-ever, live-fire test of the latest generation of the Ship Self

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An Australian Army Thales Hawkei protected mobility vehicle-light photographed at a purpose-built facility near Woomera in South Australia where Army is running Protected Mobility Integration and Capability Assurance program testing. ADF photo.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Army testing Hawkei electrics

31/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8752 Views 0 Comments

Army is testing it new Hawkei vehicles to ensure that electrical management systems are fit for purpose. CAPTION: An Australian Army Thales

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Republic of Korea Air Force receives first Airbus A330 MRTT at Gimhae Air Base. Air Bus photo.
Asia News Overseas Science & Technology 

South Korea receives first A330 MRTT

31/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3236 Views 0 Comments MRTT

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)

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News Overseas Science & Technology USA 

MOHOC tactical live streaming on the battlefield

27/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3638 Views 0 Comments MOHOC

MOHOC – creator of the world’s first military-optimised helmet cameras, launched LASO, a WiFi-based tactical video transmitter to livestream video

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New Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

New Chief Defence Scientist appointed

24/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2716 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group, DST

Professor Tanya Monro has been appointed Chief Defence Scientist and is due to take up her new position in March.

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

NIOA to take bigger footprint at Benalla

23/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3224 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne today announced the government was taking a new approach to the long-term tenancy arrangements at

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One of the first two Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters flies overhead RAAF Base Williamtown on delivery day. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology 

RAAF F-35A begins flying ops from Williamtown

22/01/201922/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5368 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

F-35As begin flying operations near RAAF Base Williamtown this week, scheduled from 21 to 25 January. FILE PHOTO (10 December

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Australian soldiers from Mortar Platoon 2RAR fire a salvo during operations in the Chora Valley, Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Hamish Paterson.
Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology 

NIOA wins 81mm mortar ammo contract

17/12/201817/12/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5794 Views 0 Comments

NIOA has been awarded a three-year contract to supply the ADF with 81mm practice and high-explosive mortar ammunition. FILE PHOTO

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BAE Systems' Type 26 Global Combat Ship
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Contract signed for Hunter-class frigates

14/12/201814/12/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3671 Views 0 Comments Hunter-class frigate, Type 26

Australia’s naval shipbuilding endeavour has notched up a significant achievement with the signing of the head contract for the Navy’s

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Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A wins Australian submarine competition.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Australia’s new submarines will be called Attack class

14/12/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3728 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s future submarines will be known as the Attack class with the first submarine to be called HMAS Attack. ARTIST’S IMPRESSION:

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A pair of United States Air Force B-52 bombers fly over Canberra during a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Photo by Petty Officer Phil Cullinan.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA 

B-52s conclude 2018 bombing runs in Australia

11/12/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3634 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has completed a training exercise on the eastern Australian coast with two United States Air

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Australia's first two F-35As to be based on home soil – A35-009 and A35-010 – arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Videos 

F-35 Lightning touches down at Williamtown

10/12/201803/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4135 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter

The first two of 72 Australian F-35A Lightning Joint Strike Fighters to be based in Australia have landed at RAAF Base Williamtown.

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News Overseas Pacific Science & Technology Videos 

PNG’s Pacific Patrol Boat crew get sea legs

07/12/201826/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2732 Views 0 Comments Pacific Patrol Boat Program, Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project

One week after being handed over from shipbuilder Austal to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Nuship Ted Diro passed

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The Royal Australian Navy's NUSHIP Supply sits ready for launch in Ferrol, Spain. Navantia photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Videos 

NUSHIP Supply launched

24/11/201801/12/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6731 Views 3 Comments Navantia, NUSHIP Supply

Just 12 months after her first keel section was laid down, the first of two new replenishment ships for the

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