Capability

WWII squadron gives modern unit an identity
Seventy-six years after it was disbanded, Air Force's No. 83 Squadron has been reformed.

Huge boost for missile program
New anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles are being considered as part of a $1 billion investment announced by the government.

Taking the First Shot in developing leadership
Exercise for infantry platoon commanders and their sergeants provided an opportunity for them to get to know each other's leadership styles.

Horses inspire new ideas to encourage 'joining up'
A modern horse-training technique inspired Navy’s recruiting team when they swapped their desks for grassy paddocks during a recent planning day.

Navy and Tickford Racing celebrate partnership
Navy and Tickford Racing this month celebrated 10 years of the highly successful Navy Industry Outplacement Program.

Hornets farewelled at Williamtown
An eight-ship formation of F/A-18A/B Hornets filled the Williamtown skyline in a fitting farewell to the aircraft as it was retired from No. 77...

New specialist reservists to inject critical capability
Air Force welcomed 18 new specialist reservists late last year as they completed their initial induction course at RAAF Base Wagga.

The future of robotics and autonomous systems
New concepts for robotics and autonomous systems have been developed to assist in designing the future force.

Amphibious assets key to supply mission
HMAS Adelaide showcased its sophisticated amphibious deployment system during Operation Fiji Assist.

New centre a launching pad for ideas
New name for Air Force's air and space power centre marks a new direction for the thinktank.

Trainees complete qualifications at rate of knots
More than a dozen NUSHIP Supply marine technicians completed apprenticeships without access to their ship.

Industry foundations continue to strengthen
Raytheon Australia has been selected as the new capability life cycle manager for the Royal Australian Navy’s Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels.