Navy's MH-60R Seahawk spreads it's wings
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The Royal Australian Navy’s newest maritime combat helicopter, the MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ has been on display today flying from its home in the Shoalhaven to Sydney and around Sydney Harbour.
Defence Minister David Johnston said the new helicopter is part of an eventual fleet of 24 and is the next generation submarine...
First LHD NUSHIP Canberra departs Melbourne
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Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, NUSHIP Canberra has been farewelled from Melbourne as she departs for Sydney.
NUSHIP Canberra departed BAE Systems Williamstown shipyard en route to her Sydney homeport.
Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren King said this milestone represents the exce...
New Zealand report aims to strengthen Defence Industry relationships
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A new report undertaken by the Ministry of Defence has identified a number of ways to optimise relationships with the Defence industry.
The report was launched today by the Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter at the Defence Industry Conference being held in Wellington from 21-22 October.
Initiated by the previous Minister of Defence, the repo...
Minister announces Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter upgrade
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Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced he has given Combined Pass approval for an interim Tactical Data Link for the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters in service with the Australian Army.
Under LAND 2089 Phase 3B, a total of 21 Tiger helicopters will be upgraded with a tactical information exchange solution that further...
DMO accepts first LHD, NUSHIP Canberra
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The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has accepted Australia’s first Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) ship, NUSHIP Canberra.
DMO Chief Executive Officer Mr Warren King said the acceptance of this ship is a significant project milestone that will result in this ship entering service by the end of 2014.
“The LHD is an excellent capab...
Australia to purchase two additional C-17A Globemaster aircraft
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The Australian Government has begun the process of purchasing two additional C-17A Globemaster strategic airlift aircraft, Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston announced today.
Senator Johnston said should the Government elect to exercise this option the two extra Globemasters would significantly enhance the Royal Australian Air Force&rsq...
First Principles Review of Defence – Call for public submissions
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On 5 August 2014, the Minister for Defence announced the external panel who are conducting the First Principles Review of Defence.
The panel has been commissioned to ensure Defence is fit for purpose and able to respond to future challenges. The First Principles Review Team will make recommendations designed to ensure Defence’s business st...
Loss of AE1 commemorated 100 years on
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The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commemorated the 100th anniversary of the disappearance of its first submarine, HMAS AE1, with memorial services in Papua New Guinea and across Australia.
In a ceremony held in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, close to where the ship was last seen, Navy members, local dignitaries, traditional land owners and descenda...
Exercise KAKADU war games kick off
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More than 1200 mariners from the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean regions have completed the first sea phase of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest maritime warfare exercise, KAKADU 2014.
Occurring off the coast of Darwin from 25 August to 12 September 2014, eight ships and 26 aircraft from Australia, Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand and the Phil...
Contract awarded for new Special Operations vehicles under JP2097 Phase 1B REDFIN
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The Australian Government has awarded a multi-million dollar contract to provide specialised vehicles for the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations.
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today announced that Supacat Ltd will supply 89 Special Operations Vehicle – Commando, in a contract that will create approximately 150 ne...
