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Lance Corporal Craig Luchetta on Operation Victoria Bushfire Assist in 2009 when he was a private. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Graham McBean.

Reservist puts SKATERZ up after hectic career

31/10/202107/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1825 Views 1 Comment Army Reserve

Hailing from Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Lance Corporal Craig Luchetta was inspired to join the Army Reserve in 2006 after meeting

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Rheinmetall submits best-and-final LAND400 offer – no details released

21/10/202121/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2422 Views 0 Comments

Rheinmetall has submitted the company’s Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) best and final offer for the Australian Department of Defence

The first Evolved Cape-class patrol boat in the water after being launched. Photo by Austal.

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New patrol boat launched

20/10/202121/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2769 Views 0 Comments

The first of six Evolved Cape-class patrol boats was recently launched at the Austal Ships shipyard in Henderson, Western Australia.

The Multi-Function Aperture (MFA) program is calling for interested industry and academic organisations to help develop Australian-based and sovereign capabilities.

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Call for partners on same wavelength

06/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1717 Views 0 Comments

Proposals are sought from academia and industry to develop next-generation prototypes and key subsystems of phased array antennas. CAPTION: The

Australia's The Whiskey Project unveiled their latest watercraft – the WHISKEY Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft (WHISKEY MMRC) – in Washington DC on 1 October 2021. Photo supplied.

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The Whiskey Project launches new boat in Washington

02/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3965 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s The Whiskey Project unveiled their latest Whiskey watercraft – the WHISKEY Multi Mission Reconnaissance Craft (WHISKEY MMRC) – to

Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conduct a live-fire shoot from a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle at the Wide Bay Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Leading Aircraftman John Solomon.

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Thales Australia’s Lithgow facility to make Boxer weapon parts

30/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2726 Views 0 Comments

Thales Australia and Rheinmetall Defence have signed a contract to manufacture key components for the Rheinmetall MK 30-2 cannon for Boxer.

Commanding Officer NUSHIP Stalwart Commander Steve McCracken, right, and Sub Lieutenant Kimberley Smith give a talk to employers and supporters of reservists on Exercise Boss Lift WA. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.

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Bosses given a taste of life of a reservist

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1680 Views 0 Comments

Senior executives from Western Australian companies and organisations that support the ADF Reserves were given a taste of the life

Major Jeff Martin, from No. 51 Far North Queensland Regiment, Paul Boag, Inloc CEO, Sergeant Kym Walker, of No. 51 FNQR and an Inloc employee, and Major Ben Lanskey, of Defence Reserve Support, at the award ceremony. Photo by Lieutenant Nic Hawkins

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Award for hiring reservists a bonus for employer

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1279 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve

Being recognised as a leading employer of Defence reservists in Queensland was never front of mind for Paul Boag, Chief

Officer Commanding No. 92 Wing, Group Captain John Grime, front centre, stands with staff and personnel from Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office, No. 92 Wing and Boeing in front of P-8A Poseidon A47-006. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Significant Poseidon-fleet modifications complete

17/09/202121/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1727 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon

A significant capability milestone has been achieved for the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon platform. CAPTION: Officer Commanding No.

Hanwha Defense Australia Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (front) and Rheinmetall Defence Australia LYNX KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (back), conduct LAND 400 Phase 3 user evaluation trials at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Next-generation vehicles show their firepower

06/08/202107/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4050 Views 1 Comment

The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower

Facilitator Cameron Turner shares his insights on transformational innovation at a D.Start Ignite guest speaker panel event held during the Land Forces exposition in Brisbane in early June. Story by Dr Jennifer Palmer.

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Program ignites innovative ideas

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1369 Views 0 Comments

The current participants in a program that links innovators with Defence and has led to the creation of 13 businesses

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Graduate forum to address key industry challenges

23/07/202103/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1084 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and the Australian Council of

Aircraft fitter Aircraftman Blake Schober, from No.11 Squadron, left, and Airbus maintenance team member Daiman Gordon inspect the fuselage of a P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Industry link keeps Poseidon flying

16/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1654 Views 0 Comments

Strong Defence industry partnerships have been a critical element to the success and sustainment of the Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon

Quickstep Aerospace Services employees are given a tour of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules during a visit to RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Quickstep visits RAAF Base Richmond

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1493 Views 0 Comments

A visit to RAAF Base Richmond has allowed aerospace composites manufacturer Quickstep to see firsthand how it keeps the C-130J

Private Shaun Causer, of the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, operates a simulated MAG 58 machine gun as part of convoy simulation training with the Protected Mobility Tactical Trainer at Robertson Barracks. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

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Bushmaster simulated training for future-ready force

29/06/202103/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2168 Views 0 Comments

The Protected Mobility Tactical Trainer (PMTT) is one of the latest innovations embraced by Army and is helping to achieve the

HMAS Parramatta in the Captain Cook Graving Dock last year. The dry dock has been recognised as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath.

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Captain Cook Graving Dock rated ‘National Engineering Landmark’

24/06/202126/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1933 Views 0 Comments

The Captain Cook Graving Dock at Sydney’s Garden Island, built during World War II, has been recognised as a National

Former Army technician Greg Maiden, left, is congratulated by Commanding Officer 5th Aviation Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Christopher McDougall after completing 5000 flying hours in the CH-47. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Private Emily Mann.

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Milestone for Chinook aircrewman

04/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3069 Views 0 Comments

Former Army aviator and Boeing aircrewman Greg Maiden recently clocked up 5000 flying hours in CH-47 Chinooks at RAAF Base

Reservist Private Izzy Kim, centre, with her civilian employer, manager Digital Analytics and Business Enablement at HCF Australia Hari Somayajula receiving a certificate of appreciation from Brigadier Mick Garraway. Story by Alex DeValentin. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Reservists’ employers thanked for support

25/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1476 Views 0 Comments

Civilian employers of ADF reservists have been recognised for their support throughout 2020 and into 2021 at a thank-you event at

A traditional smoking ceremony has cleansed the site of the $31 million Land 400 Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.

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Construction starts on Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack

25/05/202129/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1953 Views 0 Comments

Works have begun on the three-storey Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

Moog Australia Managing Director, Bryan O'Connor, left, Victorian Defence Industry Advocate John O'Callaghan, centre, and Director General Joint Strike Fighter Air Commodore Damien Keddie, right, at Factory Four in Heatherton, Victoria. Story by Lawrence Dutrieux.

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New facility to boost ADF capabilities

25/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1420 Views 0 Comments

Defence and industry collaboration has been showcased again this month with the official opening of Moog Australia’s new $2 million facility