New jamming tech proving successful
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) is working with South Australian start-up, RFTEQ, to develop jammer technologies capable of defeating
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LAND 400 Ph3 risk assessment complete
The two-year Risk Mitigation Activity for the Australian Army’s future infantry fighting vehicle was concluded recently.
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Autonomous truck project reaches milestone
An Australian Army project to develop a convoy of autonomous trucks that use technology to follow the leader has passed a key milestone.
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Warships: Recreated in detail
Have you ever wondered about the historical accuracy of video games – especially when it comes to historic battles or real-life vessels.
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Engineering infantry innovations
Corporal Lachlan Jones is an infantry signaller dedicated to improving the capabilities and experiences of his fellow infanteers. CAPTION: Corporal
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Boxers fire up in rugged bout
The 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) recently pushed their Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) to the limit and
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Sailor devises new fleet-wide comms procedure
A junior sailor serving in the submarine HMAS Sheean has developed a more reliable method of delivering radio communications that
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Call for partners on same wavelength
Proposals are sought from academia and industry to develop next-generation prototypes and key subsystems of phased array antennas. CAPTION: The
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New protective kit being tested
Soldiers from the 7th Combat Brigade have been trialling the ADF’S new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment. CAPTION: A
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Electric pushies finding role on battlefield
The subtle buzz of a battery-powered motor is all you will hear from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment’s (Queensland Mounted
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The Whiskey Project launches new boat in Washington
Australia’s The Whiskey Project unveiled their latest Whiskey watercraft – the WHISKEY Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft (WHISKEY MMRC) – to
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Program boosts cyber capability
Cyber students can further their skills through the Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) while also learning about career
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Port Macquarie’s Bale Defence wins rough-terrain vehicle contract
Port Macquarie-based Bale Defence has been awarded an $8.47 million contract to deliver 40 rough-terrain vehicles to the ADF.
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CSIRO team place second in ‘Robot Olympics’
A team from Australia’s CSIRO beat teams from NASA and other eminant institutions to claim second place in the ‘Robot Olympics’.
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Small step for satellite, giant leap for capability
A controlled separation of Australia’s M2 cube satellite in space was a recent success for Australia’s space capability – with
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Defence scientists’ computer-security device running for Eureka Prize
Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity. CAPTION: Defence scientist
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Soldiers printing M-113 spares out bush at WarpSPEE3D
Australian company SPEE3D has been working with the Australian Army to test and validate metal 3D printing as a military
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Forces combine for HIMARS live-fire mission
The ADF and the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) recently conducted a rapid insertion long-range fire mission in the
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From gap year to greenie PO
Petty Officer Electronics Technician Emma Barnett joined the Navy as a gap year sailor and is living proof you can do
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Fighting molecular warfare
In her civilian job, Laura Cook’s work focuses on understanding how cellular immunity to viruses and bacteria is developed, including
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