Nine-year-old MRTT fleet in need of comms upgrade/retrofit
Airbus has been selected to develop a communications and mission system upgrade for the RAAF’s A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) fleet.
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Science & Technology
Osborne South shipbuilding precinct build complete
SA’s shipbuilding hub, the Osborne South Development Project, has completed construction and is ready for handover to ASC Shipbuilding.
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SCOMO officially opens MILVEHCOE
SCOMO officially opened Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, Queensland, on Sunday.
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Study looking at Henderson shipbuilding expansion
The Federal and WA governments are looking into the future development of the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson in Western Australia.
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First Army Boxer CRV conversion course
The Australian Army has commenced training on the new Boxer 8×8 CRV, which are being delivered under Project LAND 400 Phase 2.
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GaardTech preps export to British Army
A small veteran-owned defence-industry business in Queensland is preparing its first advanced-training systems export to the British Army.
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Mission success/US budget cuts put pressure on RAAF’s Triton buy
In January this year, the US Navy deployed Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton on its first live deployment, to Guam.
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Wagardi Mission System in the ‘dilly bag’ ahead of schedule
A successful Defence and industry partnership has improved the ability of analysts to search for and assimilate ISR data.
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Order placed for 251 new EOS remote weapon stations
Electro Optic Systems – EOS – has won a $94 million contract to supply 251 remote weapon stations for ADF’s protected mobility vehicles.
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NZDF begins electric fleet-vehicle trial
NZDF has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon bootprint by purchasing its first electric vehicle at Trentham Military Camp.
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Virtual reality becomes Globemaster reality
Technicians at No. 36 Sqn are using Microsoft HoloLens virtual reality devices with Boeing-developed software to maintain C-17A aircraft.
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Greater accuracy for DFSW on the way
Heavy-weapon operators may soon be more accurate at longer ranges after a new DFSW optic was trialled by Project Land 159 in Singleton.
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Saab to supply new deployable health capabilities to ADF
ADF is boosting its medical self-reliance through a $370 million contract with Saab Australia to deliver new deployable health equipment.
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Army choosing which M1A2 to run with
Tankies can look forward to greater protection and lethality as Army upgrades from the M1A1 to M1A2 main battle tanks.
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Tasmanian UAV engine company wins government export grant
A Tasmanian company that produces UAV engines has received a $150,000 grant under the Defence Global Competitiveness Grant program.
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RAAF’s 30th F-35A Lightning delivered
Australia’s fifth-generation fighter capability continues to grow with the acceptance of the 30th F-35A Lightning II.
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RAAF’s first payload launch from home soil
A DART rocket carrying a Defence payload launched today from South Australia, marking the first commercial rocket launch from Australia.
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Palau gifted 7th Guardian-class patrol boat
Australia handed over a new Guardian-class patrol boat during a COVID-safe ceremony in Henderson, WA, to the Republic of Palau.
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Did you know RAAF has arrestor cables on runways?
Underneath the runways of Australia’s main air-force bases, lifesaving devices lie in wait, ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.
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Keel-laying ceremony for NUSHIP Pilbara
A ceremonial, COVID-19-restricted, keel-laying ceremony for Navy’s third new offshore patrol vessel, NUSHIP Pilbara, was held in WA recently.
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