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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Operational test and evaluation values soldier input
Completion of recent exercises in the Townsville Field Training Area have empowered the formal conduct of Operational Test and Evaluation
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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested
The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials on Sydney
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Rheinmetall submits best-and-final LAND400 offer – no details released
Rheinmetall has submitted the company’s Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) best and final offer for the Australian Department of Defence
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Thales Australia’s Lithgow facility to make Boxer weapon parts
Thales Australia and Rheinmetall Defence have signed a contract to manufacture key components for the Rheinmetall MK 30-2 cannon for Boxer.
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Next-generation vehicles show their firepower
The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower
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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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Construction starts on Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack
Works have begun on the three-storey Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.
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M113-replacement contenders unveiled
Both contenders for the largest acquisition project in the history of the Australian Army were officially unveiled in Canberra today.
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Prototype vehicles arrive for assessment
Six prototype infantry fighting vehicles are now in Australia to begin testing for the Land 400 Phase 3 program. CAPTION:
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Albury company wins international Lynx contract
Albury-based Milspec Manufacturing announced today that it has secured a contract with Rheinmetall to manufacture advanced alternators for a foreign
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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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Latest batch of defence-industry grants
Eight small businesses will share in more than $3.4million in government grants aimed at growing Australia’s sovereign defence industry.
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