Capability

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.

Geminis rising from Sydney company
Britton Maritime Systems was awarded the contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the newest Cape-class patrol boats.

Unit acknowledges achievements of graduates
Surveillance and Control Training Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown has acknowledged the achievements of its newest graduates.

Submariner awards recognise achievements
The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

Tools down on maintenance training support
Tools have been downed as No. 278 Squadron closed out its maintenance training support to Air Combat Group.

Preparation underway to build new frigates
Prototyping is underway at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

War strategies honed in board game
A demonstration of the board game Hedgemony was played in Defence’s Russell Offices, Canberra.

Helicopter power comes together
Exercise Vigilant Scimitar was held at the Townsville Field Training Area in November.

Gap year sailors ready to support operations
Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 ADF Gap Year program sailors who have returned to service to support the high-risk weather season and Operation...

Collaboration an aviation job-saver
Air Force has welcomed the collaboration between CASG and Defence industry to help save Australian aviation jobs lost during the pandemic.