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Drones flying above an enemy position demonstrate in concept surveillance (green), electronic warfare (blue), and attack (orange) capabilities during a human-machine team exercise at Puckapunyal Military Area. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

A swarm of technological advances

16/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1429 Views 0 Comments drones, M113, National Science Week, optionally crewed combat vehicle, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)

Dozens of drones fly undetected above an enemy position feeding real-time surveillance back to the commander while he prepares a

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An Australian Army M113AS4 armoured logistics vehicle, fitted with optionally crewed combat vehicle technology and a remote weapon station, fires from a support-by-fire position during a human-machine team exercise. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
Australian Army News Science & Technology 

Army’s RICO in the field

15/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2274 Views 1 Comment M113, optionally crewed combat vehicle, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Implementation & Coordination Office (RICO)

With technology advancing rapidly, armies that don’t keep up will be highly vulnerable. CAPTION: An Australian Army M113AS4 armoured logistics vehicle,

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An Australian sapper from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment guides an M113 armoured personnel carrier over the new dry support bridge during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News 

River crossing a first for division

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2550 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Exercise Talisman Sabre, M113, Rheinmetall Boxer CRV

Advancing south through the Townsville Field Training Area as part of the 1st Australian Division, 7th Brigade reconnaissance assets identified

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A Redback infantry fighting vehicle on display in Canberra. Army will take delivery of 129 of the vehicles, to be built in Geelong. Photo by Andrew Green.
Australian Army News Science & Technology Sovereign industry Videos 

Redback to bring Army some sting

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4614 Views 9 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3, M113, Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting

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Hassett Award recipient Corporal Joshua Green, centre, with Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Johnson, left, and Warrant Officer Class One Anthony Jones. Story and photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.
ADF People 

Leadership trophy a first for battalion

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1957 Views 3 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Duke of Gloucester Cup, M113

Supporting Australia’s material assistance to Ukraine has secured a soldier from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) the Hassett

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Dash Gurung stands in front of an Australian Army M113 armoured personnel carrier after the firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Lance Corporal Katy Manning.
ADF People 

Dash’s dream comes true

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1615 Views 0 Comments ASLAV, M113, M1A1 Abrams, M777 Howitzer, Puckapunyal

Dash Gurung’s passion for the Army grew when he got to experience a recent firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal. CAPTION: Dash

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Vehicles from the School of Armour fire on target during the firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal Military Area on August 17. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photos by Private Michael Currie.
Australian Army News 

Pucka community brought up close to action

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2544 Views 0 Comments ASLAV, Combined Arms Training Centre, M113, M1A1 Abrams, M777 Howitzer, Puckapunyal

For soldiers, explaining their role to their biggest supporters – their close friends and family – can be difficult. CAPTION:

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Photo by Brian Hartigan
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Reorganising the reorganisation of the reorg

20/06/201710/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7266 Views 2 Comments ASLAV, Bushmaster, M113, RAAC, RAInf

. Seems change is as good as a holiday, or is it the old let’s keep the troops busy. Maybe it’s because

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