Lockheed Martin and SAAB officially join Hunter-class team
BAE Systems Australia today announced that it has selected Lockheed Martin Australia and Saab Australia to partner on deliver of
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Science & Technology
$12million grants to pursue innovative concepts
Five Australian businesses have been awarded contracts with a combined value of more than $12 million to further develop their
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Autonomous Warrior showcases future capabilities
Defence is hosting a major demonstration of trusted autonomous systems in and around Jervis Bay on the New South Wales
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First F-35A deployable cabins delivered
The first two of 15 Lockheed Martin Australia F-35A deployable cabins critical to successful Joint Strike Fighter operations have been delivered to the Australian
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Government offering grants to Defence SMEs
The government is backing small- to medium-sized enterprises to help build the nation’s sovereign capability to keep Australia safe and
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Australia to buy armed Reaper drones
General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the system that best meets the capability requirements for Australia’s first armed remotely
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First Arafura-class offshore patrol boat starts construction
Construction has commenced on the Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels at Osborne in South Australia. CAPTION: Sailors from the Royal Australian
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Breaking ground on F-35 engine-maintenance facility
TAE Aerospace yesterday held an event to mark the start of construction on its new aerospace facility in Bundamba, Queensland.
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MOHOC selected by US Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
MOHOC – creator of the world’s first military optimised helmet cameras – has been chosen to supply the personal recording
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NIOA extreme-tests weapon paint for ADF
The ADF’s Armaments Systems Program Office (ARMTSPO) recently commissioned NIOA to undertake suitability trials for a specialist weapon paint system
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New artillery-shell plant for regional Queensland
The Federal government will support a proposal to establish an advanced forging and manufacturing facility in regional Queensland to produce
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ASC scores gig on Swedish subs
Australia’s sovereign submarine company, ASC, has entered into an agreement with Saab for the provision of a range of services, including
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HMAS Hobart cross-links data with US ship in Cooperative Engagement Capability test
In a first for our Australian and US navies, HMAS Hobart has successfully tested a significant new communications capability, proving
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Navy’s new drone squadron
A Commissioning Ceremony on 25 October at HMAS Albatross marked a major milestone in the Royal Australian Navy’s capability to operate
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Naval Shipbuilding College opened
A National Workforce Register has been launched to connect Australian workers and students with new career opportunities as part of
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HMAS Brisbane III commissioned
The Royal Australian Navy welcomed a new ship into the fleet yesterday, with the commissioning of the guided missile destroyer
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Army tests new gear before roll-out
The Australian Army tested a range of new capabilities during a land-trial exercise in Townsville over the past month, to
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Army Aviation turns 50 – Kiowa retires
The Australian Army Aviation Corps today marked 50 years since formation, celebrating with a ceremonial parade, flypast and a variety
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ASC sheds shipbuilding jobs
ASC [Australian Submarine Corporation] has entered a second round of job cuts as the construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s
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Excalibur improved to hit moving targets
Raytheon and the US Army has completed development of an enhanced Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectile. FILE PHOTO (October 2011): US Marines fire
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