Capability

Aussie ingenuity powers increased engine work
An Australian business has increased its share of maintenance work on the engines that power the Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler.

Keeping up the pace during operations
Members of HMAS Ballarat have taken their physical fitness commitment to another level by completing 155 laps around the flight deck.

Canary prototype out of the cage
Army Staff Cadet Oscar Fowler has developed a prototype for a sensor that detects harmful gases, which could one day have military and civilian uses.

Gold status for effort as security teams rack up air miles
Air Force security forces in the Middle East have been busy.

HMAS Canberra enters dock for maintenance
HMAS Canberra has entered the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Garden Island, Sydney, for an extended maintenance period.

RAAF trials safe airdrops of fodder
Cattle stranded by floodwaters may soon receive help from above, thanks to airdrop trials at RAAF Base Richmond.

New era in Navy survey capabilities launched
A new type of small survey craft that will improve Navy’s geospatial survey capabilities has been launched from HMAS Adelaide for the first time.

Army helicopter crews train for ship landings
Army helicopter crews flying three different aircraft types have been training to land on the deck of HMAS Adelaide right in time for summer and the...

Agile and excellent: Wedgetail back home
Air Force's E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and support personnel have returned to Australia following a successful year-long deployment

New vehicle centre opens its doors
Boxers move one step closer to full service with the opening of Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence.

Marine techs on top at Gladiator Games
HMAS Adelaide’s marine technicians have taken out the top two team positions in the ship’s Gladiator Games 2020.

High-tech dummies a test for mine clearance group
Dummy mines fitted with sensors that react to detection attempts ensured a clearance exercise in Jervis Bay, NSW, was close to reality.