Capability
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.
Rapid change to weather predictions
Bureau of Meteorology national manager for Defence operations James Lannan is feeding ADF pilots the latest forecasts.
Marking 80 years of care from the air
No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and its predecessor units have been saving lives and providing hope for decades.
New training facility to save time and money
The Sydney Weapons Training Simulation System is the first to be operated by Navy personnel.
Virtual training has military and civilian benefits
Members of the joint operations centre have taken part in Exercise Vital Prospect.
Explosive exercise tests essential skills
Personnel from No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron have put their explosive ordnance disposal skills to the test during Exercise Regal Burrow.
