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 ...
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...
