LAND 400 Phase 2 – mounted combat reconnaissance capability finally receives first pass
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The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Kevin Andrews MP, today announced the Australian Government has given First Pass approval for project LAND 400 Phase 2 – Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability. The Request for Tender has been released for the multi-billion dollar project to replace the Australian Defence Force’s Australian Light Arm...
Ministers Brownlee and Andrews meet in Melbourne
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NZ Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will meet today with his recently appointed Australian counterpart the Hon Kevin Andrews, in Melbourne.
Mr Brownlee says the meeting is timely given the upcoming commemoration of the Gallipoli centenary, and the ongoing centennial commemorations of World War One.
The Ministers will also discuss a range of ...
JP 2008 Phase 3F joins Projects of Concern list
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DMO has released the latest Projects of Concern list. There are currently seven projects on the list. The list is derived through consultation with Government.
Joint Project 2008 Phase 3F (Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability Terrestrial Enhancement) was added to the Projects of Concern list due to increasing technical, sched...
RAAF units participate in Exercise RED FLAG 15-1 in Nevada
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Three weeks of intensive air combat training wraps up today as Exercise RED FLAG 15-1 concludes at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
A contingent of 150 Royal Australian Air Force personnel have participated with two C-130J Hercules transports and an AP-3C Orion surveillance aircraft, working alongside counterparts from the United States and Unit...
Hon Kevin Andrews MP takes over as Minister for Defence
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In a pre-Christmas cabinet re-schuffle, Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced that Defence Minister David Johnston has been dumped in favour of veteran Victorian MP Kevin Andrews. “The Hon Kevin Andrews MP will become the Minister for Defence. He is one of the most experienced ministers in the government and his appointment will ensure we ...
NH90 takes over Key helicopter roles for RNZAF
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A ceremony to mark the change of command of the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s 3 Squadron took place at RNZAF Base Ohakea today.
The change of command parade also marked the integration of the Helicopter Transition Unit (HTU) into 3 Squadron, bringing the entire rotary wing transport force together under the 3 Squadron banner. The HTU is th...
Defence Science Institute Grant Scheme sees call for submissions
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The Defence Science Institute (DSI) is pleased to call for submissions to Round 1 of its 2015 Grant Scheme.
The DSI Research Grant Schemes provide funding to enable industry and/or DSTO to undertake collaborative research with DSI Participating universities consistent with the Institute’s technology themes.
The DSI is committed to fundi...
Additional shipbuilding expertise to be inserted into the AWD program
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The Government has taken the next major step to put the $8.5 billion Air Warfare Destroyer program back on track to deliver critical capability for the Royal Australian Navy.
Following a competitive procurement process, BAE Systems, Navantia SA and Raytheon Australia will take on increased roles in the Air Warfare Destroyer program for an inter...
HMAS Canberra joins the fleet
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Governor General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC (Retd), together with the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Mr Tony Abbott, MP, were the guests of honour today as Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) was welcomed into service in the Royal Australian Navy.
The Australian White En...
ADF supports Avalon 2015
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Representing the Chief of Air Force at the official media launch, Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld said next year’s airshow would pay tribute to the heroes of military aviation.
“In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings, the airshow will give special recognition to commemorating more than a century of military ...
