Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Archives

New (right) and old (left) Panther fire trucks at RAAF base Amberly, October 2024. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

New red-hot firefighting capability

15/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 925 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Panther fire truck, RAAF Amberley, RAAFSFS

Air Force firefighters will be able to respond to aircraft incidents with enhanced safety, efficiency and effectiveness following the acquisition

Alexander Mazur, an engineer with Prototype and Test Services, Land Engineering Agency, sits in a Defence vehicle at the Monegeetta Proving Ground near Melbourne. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Matthew Ayres.

ADF People

Engineer tests limits in the fast lane

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 618 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

Driving a vehicle faster and faster over rough terrain, sending traffic cones flying while testing a vehicle to its limits

Major Lisa Rigby (right) and Ms Donna MacKenzie inspect mosquitos at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Brisbane. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Science & Technology

Putting the sting on mozzies

13/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1097 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), environmental health officers (EHO), Gallipoli Barracks

Not all superheroes wear capes – some wear safety glasses, white coats and carry insect repellent. CAPTION: Major Lisa Rigby

Army soldiers wear the new winter uniforms around Russell Offices in Canberra. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

ADF People Australian Army

New clothing range for Army personnel

07/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2057 Views 1 Comment Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

Army’s range of general duties garments is expanding, with four new items being issued to provide warmth through the winter

The first Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton arrives in its new hangar at RAAF Base Tindal, NT. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

Arrival of RAAF’s first MQ-4C Triton

14/06/202418/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2074 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), MQ-4C Trition, RAAF Tindal, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

The first MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft (AUS 1) will soon arrive in Australia following the successful delivery and installation

Commander Fleet Aviation Arm Commodore David Frost presents the 2022 McNichol Trophy to then Seaman Joshua Williams (left) and Commanding Officer 723 Squadron Commander Samuel Dale during a gathering at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Story by Sam Carter. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Navy pilot trainers setting records

03/11/202307/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1418 Views 0 Comments Boeing, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron, Thales

For the past two years, 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School has increased the output of trained aircrew by 50

Project Manager for Land 2072 Phase 2B, from left, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kitchin, project lead Mr Dafydd Gwynn-Jones and Signaller Harry Saunders, stand in front of the new 'Protected Mobility Headquarters on the Move' Bushmaster variant at the 1st Combat Signals Regiment in Darwin, NT. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

Australian Army News

Revolutionising battlefield communications

04/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1390 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

In the dynamic landscape of modern warfare, effective communication plays a crucial role in maintaining operational efficiency and situational awareness.

Air Commodore Steve Pesce and Steve Green sign a three-year contract to provide services as Air Domain's Aerospace Propulsion Centre of Expertise. Story by Group Captain David Mahoney. Photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

Aussie expertise a boost for aircraft engine fleet

20/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1772 Views 0 Comments Aerospace Propulsions Centre of Expertise (APCoE), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

An Australian-owned company will be working with the ADF to provide expert advice on effectively and efficiently managing military aircraft

Private Johnny Huang, from 7RAR, holds a combat ration pack main meal at Mount Bundey training area. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News

Army combat rations pass the taste test

17/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3464 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

It is a comfort for soldiers to know that team members who develop combat rations for Australia’s Army sample everything