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Digital renderings of the Boxer CRV using the MAK ONE suite. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree and Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Fighting threats, real and imagined

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2242 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers will be able to operate vehicles not yet in service, and fight enemies they’ve never faced, thanks to incoming

Tim Burnell, Chief Executive Officer of INCAT takes members of the Service Attachés and Advisory Group through the company's ship building facility in Hobart. Story by Kristi Cheng. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Tasmanian Defence industry in the spotlight

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1563 Views 0 Comments

In a first, foreign military officials who are part of the Service Attaches and Advisors Group (SAAG), visited Defence industries in

Anduril has partnered with Defence to design and develop extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles. Story by Edwina Callus. Photo from Anduril.

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Partnership to develop stealthy capability

03/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2755 Views 0 Comments Robotics

Defence has partnered with global tech company Anduril to design and develop extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XLAUVs). CAPTION: Anduril has partnered with

Assistant Director Defence Indigenous Procurement Policy Mrs Tanya Martens from the Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group stands in front of an Indigenous artwork at Russel Offices in Canberra. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses

31/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1678 Views 0 Comments Indigenous

A scarf emblazoned with Indigenous art – featuring an orange and yellow kangaroo and a green army tank – hints

The six reservist specialist service officers were appointed at Defence Force Recruiting Perth through the BHP/Army Workforce Mobility Trial. Story by Jesse Spry.

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BHP partnership draws recruits

27/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1893 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Defence Force Recruiting

Six reservist specialist service officers (SSO) were appointed at Defence Force Recruiting Perth at the end of April through the

R400 Marine (R400-M) remote weapon station by EOS

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EOS launches new marine remote weapon station

11/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3722 Views 0 Comments

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) today marked the official Australian launch of its R400 Marine (R400-M) remote weapon station (RWS) at

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, left, with Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden in the pits of the Tickford Racing Supercars team during this year's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Skills revved up at race track

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1618 Views 0 Comments Tickford Racing

Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden is putting his skills to the test with the Tickford Racing Supercars team, and was in

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Sydney-based radio manufacturer opens new secure facility to support ADF

09/05/202205/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2241 Views 0 Comments

GME, a leading Australian manufacturer of communications and life-saving equipment, has unveiled a new $5m Zone 4 manufacturing facility at

An aerial image produced using Sentient Vision System’s Visual Detection and Ranging, or ViDAR, optical radar technology.

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Innovation investment drives technology development

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1985 Views 0 Comments Defence Innovation Hub

Defence Innovation Hub team members will engage with key stakeholders at this month’s Indo Pacific Maritime Expo in Sydney. CAPTION:

Defence Minister Peter Dutton chats with NIOA’s armoury manager Keith Grundy (right) and General Manager, Weapons and Munitions, Ben James at the company’s Brisbane headquarters. Photo supplied.

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NIOA wins contract to deliver next stage of ADF weapons upgrade

14/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3243 Views 0 Comments NIOA

NIOA is proud to have been selected to deliver the first stage of a major weapons upgrade for the Australian

Defence Minister Peter Dutton opens the naval guided weapons maintenance facility at Orchid Hills, near Penrith in Sydney's west. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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$billion missile procurement fast-tracked

11/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2362 Views 0 Comments

The government has advanced its $1 billion weapons program in announcing Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia as partners of

Royal Australian Air Force officer Squadron Leader Kylie Breheny conducts user acceptance testing with the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program’s new partner Cybermerc in Canberra. Story by Bernadette Wright. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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ADF Cyber Gap Program partners with industry

10/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1607 Views 1 Comment

The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) has partnered with Cybermerc to help grow Australia’s sovereign cyber workforce. CAPTION:

Cape Ottway, the first Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ready for launch at the shipyard in Henderson. Image courtesy of Austal.

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First Cape-class accepted by Navy – names still a mystery

31/03/202201/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2891 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, Cape-class Patrol Boat, HMAS Cairns

The acceptance of Defence’s first evolved Cape-class patrol boat will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the

The weapon-mounted T-Worx Intelligent-Rail system is being trialled by NIOA. US Army photo by Angie DuPuydt.

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NIOA testing T-Worx Intelligent-Rail system

21/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3823 Views 3 Comments NIOA

A smart rail system that transforms rifles into real-time data nodes linking soldiers in the battlefield with tactical leaders and

Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office (SRSPO) members test out the United States and Australian versions of the 737 P-8A Fuselage Stand. Story by Flight Lieutenant Laura Scougall. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Victorian company wins fab United States Navy contract

18/02/202218/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2279 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, US Navy

A Victorian small business has been awarded a major contract with the United States Navy to provide tailored aircraft maintenance

Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, tours the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct with Professor Tanya Monro (right), Chief Defence Scientist. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Hypersonic precinct to supercharge research

15/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2720 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group, University of Queensland

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton officially opened a new $14 million purpose-built hypersonic research and collaboration facility in Brisbane on

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.

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Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct officially opened

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2835 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

Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP and Deputy Chief of the Royal Australian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith CSM RAN, board HMAS Leeuwin during their visit to HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Contract to support Navy’s survey vessels extended

26/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1971 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leeuwin

BAE Systems Australia’s in-service support arrangements for the Royal Australian Navy’s hydrographic platforms in Cairns have been extended. CAPTION: Minister