AllRaytheon conducts trials for LAND 19 air defence system
Raytheon Australia has successfully tested detecting, tracking, engaging, and guiding missiles against targets at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. The defence prime led an examination of the LAND 19 Phase 7B Short Range Ground Based Air Defence (SRGBAD) System and confirmed the system’s accuracy and aptitude for Australia’s defence capabilities. “Seeing the whole system […]
Commandos Commemorate Corporal Cameron Baird VC
The service and sacrifice of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, has been commemorated today by soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment, his family and friends at a service marking 10 years since his death. Corporal Baird was killed in Afghanistan on 22 June 2013, while leading an assault against an insurgent stronghold in Ghawchak village, […]
Indonesian soldiers complete Bushmaster training with 5RAR
Members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces recently completed training on the Bushmaster in Darwin covering maintenance and operations. The training was delivered following Australia’s gift of 15 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles in 2021 by then defence minister Peter Dutton. The gift was only accepted by Indonesia in April 2023. According to Defence News, the training […]
RAAF receives IAMD courses from US
The two courses were delivered by the United States Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training and Education Center, marking the first delivery of Integrated Air and Missile Defense courses to the Australian Defence Force. According to Defence, the JBTEC is the world’s “premier” Integrated Air and Missile Defense training unit, training the US Army, Navy, Air […]
RAAF receives IAMD courses from US
The two courses were delivered by the United States Joint Ballistic Missile Defense Training and Education Center, marking the first delivery of Integrated Air and Missile Defense courses to the Australian Defence Force. According to Defence, the JBTEC is the world’s “premier” Integrated Air and Missile Defense training unit, training the US Army, Navy, Air […]
Extension announced for Defence Industry Pathways Program
The Australian government has committed to an $11.4 million, three-year extension of the Defence Industry Pathways Program in Western Australia. The DIPP 12-month skills development program allows participants to obtain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways, to promote growth and retention of a highly skilled Defence workforce. The extension is expected to […]
Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge
Defence has launched a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge in Australian high schools today, providing a new generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students the chance to win a trip to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia to see first-hand how submarines work. The introductory-level, nationwide program will provide teachers with learning resources to […]
Monash lecturer helps find rare ‘Tatooine’ planet
A Monash University lecturer was among a team of international astronomers who discovered a new planet that revolves around two stars — like the iconic Tatooine from Star Wars. The discovery, co-authored by Dr Rosemary Mardling, is rare because “BEBOP-1c” is one of two planets in a single system orbiting two suns, a phenomenon known as […]
Reformed No.9 Squadron to Fly Triton Drones
The RAAF’s recently reformed No. 9 Squadron is preparing to fly MQ-4C Triton drones when they arrive next year. Australia will receive up to seven of the Northrop Grumman surveillance aircraft, which can uniquely travel for up to 24 hours at a time. No. 9 Squadron was originally formed in 1939 as a fleet cooperation unit working […]
Sovereign industry the focus for AIR 6500 bid, says Northrop Grumman Australia
AIR 6500 is one of the most complex and hotly contested programs that will transform the Australian Defence Force, for key contender Northrop Grumman, industry capability will be essential to delivering a future-proofed capability. The long-awaited release of the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) highlighted the growing interconnectivity of the Australian Defence Force and emphasised the […]