New Zealand conducts train-the-trainer shoots on new Glock 17
The New Zealand Defence Force recently conducted a round of train-the-trainer courses for soldiers, sailors and airmen who will now
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LAND 40 Phase 2 removed from Projects of Concern list
LAND 40 Phase 2, the Light Weight Automatic Grenade Launcher (LWAGL) project, has been removed from the Projects of Concern
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4000th Iraqi soldier completes ANZAC training
About 250 Iraqi Army non-commissioned officers have just completed training provided by New Zealand and Australian troops at Camp Taji,
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Orlando will host 2016 Invictus Games
His Royal Highness Price Harry has announced that Orlando, Florida, will host the 2016 Invictus Games from 8 to 12 May. Assistant
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Britain takes delivery of third A400M
The UK Ministry of Defence announced it has taken delivery of its third A400M Atlas. The next-generation transport aircraft took
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UK-based Cook Defence Systems to supply Lynx tracks
Cook Defence Systems was selected to provide tracks for Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 for the Australian Army in its bid for LAND 400 Phase 3.
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Marand Precision Engineering joins Team Lynx
Marand Precision Engineering has joined Rheinmetall’s Team Lynx for the LAND 400 Phase 3 infantry fighting vehicle program.
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Veteran-owned TacMed joins Team Lynx
TacMed announced it has formed a partnership with Rheinmetall to develop a Lynx KF 41 ambulance variant to be offered in Land 400 Phase 3.
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Defcon Technologies joins Team Lynx
Canberra-based Defcon Technologies Group have joined as intercom supplier for Rheinmetall’s Team Lynx for LAND 400 Phase 3.
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Minecorp joins Team Lynx for Army’s biggest project
Minecorp has joined ‘Team Lynx’ in support of Rheinmetall, offering the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle for Project LAND 400 Phase 3.
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First Army Boxer CRV conversion course
The Australian Army has commenced training on the new Boxer 8×8 CRV, which are being delivered under Project LAND 400 Phase 2.
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Redback to bring Army some sting
THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting
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Army reaches new CBRN milestone
Soldiers from 7th Brigade units took part in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN-D) training, including an equipment decontamination
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Key extracts from the Defence Strategic Review
CONTACT’s quick read of the Defence Strategic Review pulled out the following key points [with paraphrased extracts contained in square
Read moreDEFENCE STRATEGIC REVIEW 2023 – unformatted
Following is the full text of The Australian government’s response to the Defence Strategic Review 2023, copied and pasted here
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M113 replacement decision officially postponed
The decision as to which infantry fighting vehicle currently under consideration by the Australian Army should replace M113 has been
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Penske power for new Aussie Boxers
Penske Australia has signed a deed of agreement with Rheinmetall Defence Australia for the assembly of powerpacks for Boxer Combat
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Boxer reaches Initial Operational Capability
In an important milestone for the Australian Defence Force, the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle has reached Initial Operational Capability on
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NIOA wins contract to deliver next stage of ADF weapons upgrade
NIOA is proud to have been selected to deliver the first stage of a major weapons upgrade for the Australian
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Thales expanding advanced manufacturing in Lithgow
Thales Australia has received development approval and will commence construction in February on the first phase of an ambitious industrial
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