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Camouflage Research Blending In with Future ADF Needs
Research that could significantly enhance the Australian Defence Force (ADF) vehicle camouflage scheme has commenced – in unassuming form, on a light board at the back of a Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) laboratory. The work is focussed on the development of electrochromic materials that change colour with subtle variation in applied voltage. It [...]
Australia Takes Delivery of Two CH-47D Chinook Helicopters
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith today announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) fleet of Chinooks has increased to seven following the arrival of two additional CH-47D Chinook helicopters in Townsville. In November last year, the Government approved the purchase of the two ex-United States Army Chinooks following the loss of one ADF Chinook on [...]
New sex scandals hit Australian defence force
The Australian military was rocked Thursday by more sex scandals, including allegations of assault, child porn, rape and drug-dealing within its ranks. Documents obtained by Channel Seven News under the Freedom of Information Act detail what it called “ongoing, often major, breaches of discipline in Australia’s armed forces”. It said more than 100 incidents had [...]
800th Bushmaster Made in Australia
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare were in Bendigo today to thank local workers as the 800th Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle rolled off the production line. Bushmasters have unquestionably saved lives in Afghanistan. The vehicles have proven to be very effective, providing Australian troops with mobility and protection, particularly [...]
ANZAC Forces Ready to Respond in the Modern Era
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, and the Chief of the Defence Force Designate, Lieutenant General David Hurley, met with New Zealand Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, in Canberra today to sign a Joint Statement on the ANZAC Ready Response Force (RRF). The Joint Statement between [...]
Defense Capability Plan 2009-Update
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today launched the electronic update of the 2009 Public Defence Capability Plan (DCP). Mr Combet said as foreshadowed last year the Government intends to update the public version of the Defence Capability Plan about every six months. “The first update of the Public Defence Capability Plan [...]
New Chinook CH-47 Helicopters for Australia
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given second pass approval to a major project to acquire seven CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at a cost of around A$755 million. “The Government has now approved the details of this procurement, announced in last year’s White [...]
First Mercedes-Benz G Wagons Delivered
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has taken delivery of eleven Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon vehicles. “Under Project Land 121 the Defence Materiel Organisation is acquiring 1200 of the G-Wagon vehicles in order to replace the current fleet of Land Rover vehicles which have been [...]
High Frequency Communications System Enters Service with ADF
BRISBANE, Queensland: Boeing Defense Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, today announced the successful introduction into service of its Modernized High Frequency Communication System (MHFCS) for Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations. Boeing Defense Australia received official confirmation of the milestone from the Defence Materiel Organisation on Sept. 24. Final contract acceptance by [...]
