The Defence Industry Forum signals a desire to expand the Sunshine Coast’s narrow economic base.

The system has already been installed on Navy's two Canberra Class LHDs and aboard the three Hobart Class DDGs.

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While the plan’s main points have been publicly debated, one or two associated nuggets have surfaced too.

There had been speculation that the SPA replacement activity may have been deferred.

Inmarsat decided to launch the six-tonne satellite to provide greater bandwidth in support of the growing demand for speed worldwide.

Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) launched by the 77 Sqn F/A18 Hornets play an important role in the campaign, but the planning work done prior to each strike requires long, complex and thorough preparation.

This is an example of a highly-developed nation realising that unconventional Australian STEM teaching methods are exactly what are needed.

The system integrates Supashock’s novel active suspension technology with an intelligent load handling system.

Most UAS do not have room for a 60 cm antenna or enough power to carry up to 20 kilograms of equipment.

Ex-HMAS Sydney had an illustrious career during her 32 years in service with the Royal Australian Navy.

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All in all, the government is doing exactly what it said it would under the 2016 White Paper, Defence Integrated Investment Plan and Defence Industry Policy Statement.

The tests took place in April at the Joint Proof and Experimental unit at Graytown in Victoria.

The RAAF have been instrumental in encouraging Airbus to develop the smart tanker.

Training requirements for the ADF’s plethora of new aircraft have prompted a move to a larger, ADF-wide service for the next contract.