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HMAS Perth launches the Nulka missile decoy system during the surface-to-air missile exercise during Exericise Rim of the Pacific.

The rise and rise of Australia’s greatest defence export – Nulka

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3320 Views 2 Comments DSTG, DSTO

Some of the world’s largest warships are protected from missile attack by Nulka, an Australian-designed rocket that pretends to be

AE2 with her crew on board shortly after commissioning in 1914.

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How Defence scientists gave a voice to the ‘silent Anzac’

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1805 Views 0 Comments DSTO, Gallipoli, Submarine, Turkey, WWI

Petty Officer Henry Kindler recalls the sad ending to Australia’s first attempt to establish a submarine service. CAPTION: AE2 with

A Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) transmitter site at sunset, Harts Range, Alice Springs. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Sonja Canty.

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115 years of Defence science

16/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1983 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group, DSTG, JORN

When Australia’s first defence scientist, Cecil Hake, set out to create a national factory to manufacture the gunpowder replacement cordite

Defence Minister Peter Dutton chats with NIOA’s armoury manager Keith Grundy (right) and General Manager, Weapons and Munitions, Ben James at the company’s Brisbane headquarters. Photo supplied.

ADF News Science & Technology Sovereign industry

NIOA wins contract to deliver next stage of ADF weapons upgrade

14/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3165 Views 0 Comments NIOA

NIOA is proud to have been selected to deliver the first stage of a major weapons upgrade for the Australian

Defence Minister Peter Dutton opens the naval guided weapons maintenance facility at Orchid Hills, near Penrith in Sydney's west. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Sovereign industry

$billion missile procurement fast-tracked

11/04/202216/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2319 Views 0 Comments

The government has advanced its $1 billion weapons program in announcing Raytheon Australia and Lockheed Martin Australia as partners of

Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, Commander Defence Space Command, at the opening of the Defence Space Command Headquarters, Fairbairn, ACT. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Defence Space Command officially launched

25/03/202228/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3658 Views 3 Comments Defence Space Command

As Defence enters into a new space era with the establishment of Defence Space Command, the release of the Defence

The weapon-mounted T-Worx Intelligent-Rail system is being trialled by NIOA. US Army photo by Angie DuPuydt.

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NIOA testing T-Worx Intelligent-Rail system

21/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3761 Views 3 Comments NIOA

A smart rail system that transforms rifles into real-time data nodes linking soldiers in the battlefield with tactical leaders and

Participants at the 2022 Military Communications and Communications Systems Conference held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

ADF News Science & Technology

Tech capabilities on agenda

17/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2442 Views 0 Comments

The Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) conference and expo was held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra recently,

Screen grab of Australian Mexeflote, LHD landing craft rendered in VBS4 – courtesy Bohemia Interactive Simulations.

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BAE buys Australian-born Bohemia Interactive Simulations for $200mil

09/03/202209/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4160 Views 0 Comments

BAE Systems has announced it has completed the acquisition of Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) for about $200 million. CAPTION: Screen

Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, tours the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct with Professor Tanya Monro (right), Chief Defence Scientist. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

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Hypersonic precinct to supercharge research

15/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2643 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group, University of Queensland

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton officially opened a new $14 million purpose-built hypersonic research and collaboration facility in Brisbane on

Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane, left, Phoebe Budd, Chaplain Nikki Coleman and Squadron Leader Mel Vreugdenburg at the Bush Capital Lodge in Canberra for the YMCA Space Squad camp. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Space Squad: The next generation

15/02/202216/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2755 Views 0 Comments Space, STEM

Royal Australian* Air Force mentors met the next generation of leaders in the space sector at the YMCA ‘Space Squad’

Two Pilatus PC-21 pilot-training aircraft on a flight over the Gippsland region. Photo supplied by Lockheed Martin.

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AIR5428 Pilot Training System fully delivered

07/02/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2684 Views 0 Comments PC-21

Lockheed Martin Australia has fully delivered the AIR5428 Pilot Training System, combining simulators and aircraft, to prepare Navy, Army, and

At the official opening of the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct (left to right) are Air Vice Marshall Robert Denney, Former Chief Weapons and Combat Systems Dr Shane Canney, Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Defence Minister Peter Dutton, Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro and Defence Scientist Hans Alesi. Photo by Leading Aircraft Woman Kate Czerny.

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Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct officially opened

27/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2761 Views 0 Comments Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct

Defence has officially opened a state-of-the-art, purpose-built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. CAPTION: At the official

RAAF combat systems officer Flight Lieutenant Cameron McKinnon works at the C-130J Hercules aircraft's augmented crew station to capture imagery of the damage in Tonga. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant David Gibbs.

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Hercules brings unique insight to Tonga response

25/01/202225/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3070 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, HQJOC, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022

A specially-modified Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has proven its value over Tonga following the underwater volcanic

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Airbus recruiting 6000 new staff

22/01/202222/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2301 Views 0 Comments

As the aerospace industry shows strong signs of recovery post-COVID, and while Airbus continues to prepare the future of aviation

Armament Technicians from No. 3 Squadron, load a new Australian manufactured Bomb Live Unit (BLU 111) configured as a Guided Bomb Unit (GBU-12) onto F-35A Lightning II aircraft A35-040 at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Homemade warheads introduced into service

20/01/202223/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2703 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, MQ-9B Sky Guardian, No. 3 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

Sovereign sustainability has taken a leap, with No. 81 Wing accepting and successfully expending the first Australian manufactured BLU-111(AUS)B/B. CAPTION:

A US Army 1st Cavalry Division Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 sends its first round downrange at Fort Hood, Texas. Photo by Sergeant Calab Franklin.

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Australia orders new M1A2 Abrams tanks

10/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7018 Views 5 Comments M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton today announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Main Battle Tank Upgrade (LAND 907 Phase

Hanwha K9 Thunder – possibly called Huntsman in Australia. Photo courtesy Hanwha.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Contract for self-propelled artillery signed

10/01/202211/03/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4077 Views 2 Comments Huntsman

The government announced a $1 billion defence contract for new self-propelled Howitzers for the Australian Army with Hanwha Defense Australia.

Craftsman Sheldon Anstey, from the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment, conducts his summative assessment for the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Subject Two for Corporal Course. Photo by Sapper Jacob Chiplen.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Promotion course goes long distance

08/01/202211/01/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2895 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, RAEME, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Army’s newest Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) corporals were assessed in their promotion course in Townsville virtually by Army

Joint Strike fighter A35-11 departs for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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World F-35 fleet continues to grow

04/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2557 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter

Lockheed Martin completed another successful year as the F-35 program continued to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.