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C-Band radar installation at Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, Exmouth. Photo by Robert Lingley, US 21st Space Wing Public Affairs.

Harold E Holt C-Band radar tracks tiny Buccaneer satellite

03/03/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4772 Views 0 Comments Buccaneer, Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, US Air Force

No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit has marked a significant milestone for the US Air Force – tracking a tiny Australian

An EA-18G Growler from Number 6 Squadron arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for Exercise Red Flag 18-1. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

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What happened to ‘Crispy’?

28/02/201828/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7234 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler

After the RAAF lost a new EA-18G Growler during its first international exercise – Exercise Red Flag 18-1 in the

F-35A Roll Out Ceremony at JASDF Misawa Air Base. Lockheed Martin photo by Michael D. Jackson.

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First F-35A JSF in Japan unveiled

25/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3716 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

Senior leaders of Japan’s Ministry of Defense, US Forces Japan Pacific Air Forces and Lockheed Martin celebrated the arrival of

Australia's sixth P-8A Poseidon factory delivered to RAAF Base Edinburgh. Boeing photo.

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Sixth P-8A Poseidon – first door-to-door delivery

16/02/201822/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6921 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon

Defense Contract Management Agency Boeing Seattle team members traveled more than 9400 miles to deliver a P-8A Poseidon to the

Artist's impression of a RAAF Cubesat. Image provided by UNSW-Canberra Space.

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UNSW launched Defence Research Institute

16/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2739 Views 0 Comments UNSW Defence Research Institute

The University of New South Wales has launched a new Defence Research Institute it says will deliver world-class defence research to enhance

HMAS Hobart fires her Mark 45 Mod 6 5-inch gun during weapon trials off the east coast of Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.

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HMAS Hobart fires full suite of weapons – VIDEO

12/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6156 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart recently conducting weapons-firing trials off the east coast of Australia. CAPTION: HMAS Hobart fires her Mark 45 Mod 6

HMAS Hobart conducts a practice torpedo-firing trial off the east coast of Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Craig Walton.

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HMAS Hobart fires full weapons’ suite

10/02/201812/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6224 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart recently conducting weapons-firing trials off the east coast of Australia. These trials include naval gunfire support drills, anti-air

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Boxer on leash in Port Kembla

08/02/201811/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7475 Views 0 Comments Boxer CRV

Just thought I’d share this pic I snapped in a drive-by today in Port Kembla, NSW – Boxer CRV. Rheinmetall Defence

One of four new Improved Ribbon Bridges and four upgraded Bridge Erection Propulsion Boats, to be delivered as part of Project Land 155, undergo 96 tonne load testing with members from the School of Military Engineering on the Georges river. Photo by Belinda Dinami

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Army’s new ribbon bridges tested in Sydney

04/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 14313 Views 0 Comments bridges

One of four new Improved Ribbon Bridges and four upgraded Bridge Erection Propulsion Boats, that will soon be officially accepted

AWD Hobart on initial sea trials, 2016. Photo courtesy the AWD Alliance.

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Air Warfare Destroyer removed from Projects of Concern List

01/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3179 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance.

Lürssen of Germany wins $4billion OPV contract. Lürssen photo.

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$3billion contract for 12 offshore-patrol vessels signed

01/02/201801/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7864 Views 0 Comments Lürssen of Germany, offfshore-patrol vessel

A multi-billion dollar offfshore-patrol vessel contract with Lürssen of Germany was signed yesterday. Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne said

A US soldier with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, with a Patriot missile battery at a Turkish military base in support of a NATO commitment to defending Turkey's security during a period of regional instability. US DoD photo by Master Sergeant Sean M. Worrell, US Air Force.

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International Patriot partners invest billions on upgrades

01/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2961 Views 0 Comments Patriot

Raytheon is enhancing the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System under a $235 million modernisation task order from the US

Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters land at RAAF Learmonth after conducting security operations during an Exercise Northern Shield scenario. Photo by Corporal Janine Fabre

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Fleet-wide Tiger grounding ended in November – apparently

01/02/201801/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5601 Views 0 Comments ARH Tiger

On 11 August last year the Australian Army’s entire fleet of 22 Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters was grounded over safety

A Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light, utility variant, is loaded into a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules at Australia’s main base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Max Bree.

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Government launches Defence Export Strategy

29/01/201801/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3851 Views 0 Comments Defence Export Strategy

The Turnbull Government today launched a new Defence Export Strategy they hope will create jobs and investment in Australia’s defence

Commanding Officer HMAS Farncomb Commander Barry Carmichael oversees the submarine's departure from Fleet Base East, Sydney, on 17 January for a training evolution. The Collins-class submarine is currently attached to Fleet Base East as part of the Submarine Squadron's commitment to keeping a presence on the east coast. As well as maintaining relations with the surface fleet based at Fleet Base East, HMAS Farncomb will also conduct a maintenance period before departing later this year. Photo by Able Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

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Future Submarine combat-system design, build, integration contract let

27/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3565 Views 1 Comment future submarine

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne announced a significant milestone in the future submarine programme on Thursday. CAPTION: Commanding Officer HMAS