Australia commits to Triton – confusion over cost
The Australian government today announced a $1.4billion spend on acquiring “the first of six MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft” through
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Science & Technology
First US military construction in Australia since WWII
United States Force Posture Initiative in Australia has commissioned the construction of the first military project to be built in Australia
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A quick look at the Hawkei PMV-L
A couple of Australian Army Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light were on display during Exercise Chong Ju at Puckapunyal
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America officially recruiting Space Cadets
I am herby directing the Department of Defense and Pentagon to immediately begin the process necessary to establish the Space
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Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap launched
Launched today at Parliament House, Australia’s very first Robotics Roadmap is set to strengthen national defence through guiding and supporting
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Collins-class subs getting major sonar upgrades
Australia’s strategic priority on enhancing its submarine capability will be supported by Thales through major upgrades of the sonar systems
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300th F-35 delivered
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin yesterday delivered the 300th production F-35 aircraft. CAPTION: The 300th F-35 (an F-35A
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DG Land Manoeuvre Systems visits British bridge builder
WFEL, supplier of rapidly deployable military bridging, this week welcomed Australian Army Brigadier Ed Smeaton, Director General Land Manoeuvre Systems,
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Aussie F-35 fleet clocks first 1000th sortie
RAAF personnel at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, in the United States, marked a significant milestone on Monday this week
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Zephyr pseudo satellites to operate out of Wyndham
Airbus has selected Wyndham airfield in Western Australia as the first flight base for its Zephyr solar-powered unmanned aircraft. CAPTION: The
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First Guardian-class patrol boat launched
The first of of 21 new new Guardian-class patrol boats for the Pacific Patrol Boat Program was was launched in
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Army rolls out Black Hornet nano UAS
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) will soon be rolled out to Australian Army soldiers in Brisbane following the completion of the
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Navantia promises collaboration with Flinders Uni in SEA 5000 bid
South Australia’s expertise in smart ship technologies is set to be boosted with the establishment of a $3 million Centre
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NUSHIP Sydney launched
Australia’s third and final Air Warfare Destroyer was launched today. The Royal Australian Navy’s newest ship was launched during a
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Antonov arrival overshadows substance of delivery
Training equipment for Australia’s soon-to-be-delivered F-35A Lightning fighter fleet was delivered to RAAF Base Williamtown yesterday – though everyone seemed to
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Defence Industrial Capability Plan
The Australian government has unveiled its Defence Industrial Capability Plan, outlining Australia’s long-term vision and objectives for Australia’s defence industry,
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Australia donating two patrol boats to Timor Leste
Australia will gift two patrol boats to Timor Leste under its Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project – sometimes referred to
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Hawkei visits the Navy in Sydney
Hawkei underwent testing on-board HMAS Adelaide at Fleet Base East in Sydney last Saturday to assess its integration and ability
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Australia’s C-27J fleet fully delivered
The Royal Australian Air Force today welcomed the 10th and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF
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F-35C gets precision engagement with JSOW missile
Raytheon and the US Navy have completed final developmental tests to integrate the Joint Standoff Weapon C onto the F-35
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