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Opening of Regional Maintenance Centre Cairns

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2486 Views 0 Comments Cairns QLD, Darwin NT, Henderson WA, Sydney NSW

The Royal Australian Navy’s fleet is expanding and will be able to further sustain its edge at sea thanks to

An Australian Army S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter lands at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. Story by Ben Roberts. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Leaders’ summit on Defence Estate

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2502 Views 1 Comment

Senior Defence leaders attended the Australian Defence Magazine Defence Estate and Base Summit 2021 in Canberra in December. CAPTION: An

Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group Celia Perkins and Chief Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton conduct a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of upgrade works at HQJOC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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Upgrades underway at Joint Operations Command

20/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2997 Views 1 Comment HQJOC

The first stage of work to modernise Headquarters Joint Operations Command’s (HQJOC) General John Baker Complex at Bungendore has begun.

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Thales expanding advanced manufacturing in Lithgow

19/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2305 Views 0 Comments

Thales Australia has received development approval and will commence construction in February on the first phase of an ambitious industrial

A AW139 helicopter operated by OPSTAR Pty Ltd at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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Nowra company wins $12million contract for Navy SAR coverage

13/01/202213/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3726 Views 2 Comments HMAS Albatross

A Nowra-based business that provides search and rescue services at HMAS Albatross has signed a $12 million contract renewal to

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‘Real-world virtual’ work experience for schools in defence industry

05/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1829 Views 0 Comments

The federal government says it has partnered with CSIRO to deliver an exciting new opportunity for students interested in gaining

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NIOA building small-arms factory

17/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4231 Views 1 Comment NIOA

NIOA has revealed plans for a $50 million factory, specialising in the manufacture of small arms and weapons for the

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, speaks with an Australian industry employee at the C4-EDGE capability display at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Sergeant Cameron Pegg.

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C4-Edge capabilities on show at Majura

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3090 Views 0 Comments Electro Optic Systems

A consortium of 31 companies involved in delivering C4-Edge – command, control, communications and computers – technologies hosted a capability

The Hanwha Defense Australia Redback, left, and the Rheinmetall Defence Australia KF-41 Lynx next to HMAS Adelaide at HMAS Kuttabul. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested

07/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3628 Views 1 Comment

The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials on Sydney

Gilmour Space's rocket firing test facility in Queensland.

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Australia’s space technologies heat up

30/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2138 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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Getting ready for artificial intelligence

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2813 Views 0 Comments Jericho

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

Sergeant Kym Walker tackles an obstacle course during Battle PT. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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Sergeant credits good communication with employer as key to Reserve career success

17/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1542 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

Civilian employers throughout Australia who go above and beyond in supporting their Defence Reserve employees were officially recognised as part

Students from Puckapunyal Primary School watch on as 'Carla the Crane' is erected at the Stage 1 – Armoured Fighting Vehicle Facilities Program project site at the School of Armour. Story by Major Carrie Robards.

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Meet Carla the Crane

13/11/202118/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1813 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal, School of Armour

While it is not unusual to see a crane on a construction site, Puckapunyal’s newest addition might make you look

Members from the 3rd Health Support Battalion join Captain Paul Hanley (top, second from left), Ruth Parsell (bottom, first from left) and pilot Ian Smart (bottom, first from right) in front of the CareFlight rapid response helicopter. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Duyen Nguyen.

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High-flying employer wins Defence award

09/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1974 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

High-flying, Northmead-based employer, CareFlight, has won the not-for-profit category of Defence’s prestigious NSW 2021 Employer Support Awards in recognition of

Corporal Rhys Hadfield, left, O’Brien Electrical and Data Joondalup's Jason Bridges, Warrant Officer Class One Peter Duff, and Commanding Officer 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Leigh Partridge. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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Reward for positive connection

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1789 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

A commitment to supporting an ADF reservist has paid dividends for Perth business O’Brien Electrical and Data Joondalup. CAPTION: Corporal

The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System – ‘Loyal Wingman’. Story by Samara Kitchener. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Loyal Wingman project achieves milestones

04/11/202104/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2422 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman

The landing gear of a Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft has been raised and engaged for the first time during a

Army reservist Captain Gareth Morgan receives the Prince of Wales Award at his workplace, DXC Technology, in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

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Award supports professional development

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1498 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Growing up in the leafy Brisbane suburb of Ferny Grove, near Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Captain Gareth Morgan always wanted

Major Ben Lanskey from Defence Reserves Support, left, Canterbury College's Flight Lieutenant Greg Wacker and Canterbury College principal Daniel Walker at the presentation of the Queensland Employer Support Award 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

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College rewarded for Reserve support

31/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1698 Views 0 Comments RAAF Reserve

Canterbury College at Waterford, Queensland, has won the not-for-profit category of the recently announced Queensland Defence Employer Support Awards. CAPTION: