Australian Defence Magazine

Thales Australia will integrate its sonar systems with C2 Robotics' Speartooth LUUV.

The Royal Australian Navy is looking to expand the capabilities of the Mk45 5-inch gun against uncrewed aerial systems | Ben Felton

A former Royal Australian Air Force King Air 350 arrived in Sri Lanka on October 24 following a ferry flight from Australia.

"The Invictus Games is a unique platform for participants to harness the power of sport in their recovery journey." - Hon Matt Keogh MP, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel. Earlier this morning, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, The Hon Matt Keogh MP, announced the team of 33 former and current serving veterans who will be heading to Canada in February for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.   The team, supported by Invictus Australia (IA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF), was congratulated by the minister for their strength, resilience and ability to overcome adversity to represent Australia on the global stage.  Congratulations Team Australia! Get to know the team: https://lnkd.in/gSTvPnRY The Invictus Games Foundation Boeing Optus Ventia IPAR UNSW Canberra NEC Australia Anthony Albanese Pat Conroy Richard Marles Anika Wells Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Gwen Cherne Australian Sports Commission Erin Molan Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner Australian Defence Magazine

Boeing Defence Australia has hit several milestones as part of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat program | Nigel Pittaway

🌟 The WIDA, oh what a night! 👏 Congratulations once again to all of the finalists and all of the winners in what was a record year for entries, making it all the more challenging for our valued judges. 🙏 A special thanks to everyone who joined us in support of the talent, determination, and success of their team members. Photography by Ben Calvert Video production by Kate Banville Stay tuned for more highlights to come! With thanks to our sponsors: Headline Sponsor: Downer Gold Sponsors: Hanwha Defence Australia and Synergy Group Silver Sponsors: Babcock Australia & New Zealand, Beaten Zone Venture Partners Bronze Sponsors: Boeing, Leidos Australia and Precision Public Affairs

Defence has announced a $7 billion order for RTX SM-IIIC and SM-6 missiles.

Last night CASG’s Head Land Systems Division, MAJGEN Jason Blain, DSC, AM, CSC, joined MAJ Dee-Ann Jackson and the Armoured Fighting Vehicles team at the Women in Defence Awards. “It was a significant event focused on recognising the wealth of talent in Defence and Defence Industry which was very evident on the night, with a particularly high calibre of women shortlisted for awards across a range of categories,” MAJGEN Blain said. “MAJ Jackson was shortlisted from an extremely competitive field in the Project Management category for her outstanding achievements as the Lead Test & Evaluation Manager in Armoured Fighting Vehicles, having acted frequently at least one level above her current rank (sometimes two!). “MAJ Jackson was the only CASG member shortlisted for these awards, demonstrating the competitiveness and talent we have within our Division. “Please join me in congratulating MAJ Jackson and please see a photo from the evening below. It was terrific to have MAJ Jackson’s Mum, Debbie, also attend this special occasion.”

The 2024 Women in Defence Awards Hall of Fame inductee is Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, who entered the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1988 and graduated from the Royal Military College in 1991. Her early foundation appointments were in logistics specialising in combat supplies and logistics planning, and in training positions culminating with her being the Commanding Officer/Chief Instructor at the Australian Defence Force Academy for which she received a Conspicuous Service Cross. Lieutenant General Fox has been employed across the Australian Defence Force in Forces Command, Joint Logistics Command, Special Operations Command, Training Command - Army, Defence People Group and Army Headquarters. She has deployed to Lebanon, Syria, and Israel and was the Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force 633 in the Middle East where she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service. In 2023, Lieutenant General Fox was appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia for her service as Head People Capability and Deputy Chief of Army. Lieutenant General Fox is a graduate of the Australian Command and Staff College, and the Defence and Strategic Studies Course. She has completed numerous degrees including Masters of Business Administration, Master of Politics and Policy, and Masters of Management in Defence Studies. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy (Singapore), The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), and The Said Business School (Oxford University). Lieutenant General Fox was appointed Chief of Personnel on 5 June 2023.  Lieutenant General Fox is married to Commodore Andrew Willis, MVO, RAN and has two teenage boys that keep her busy! With thanks to our sponsors: Headline Sponsor: Downer Gold Sponsors: Hanwha Defence Australia and Synergy Group Silver Sponsors: Babcock Australia & New Zealand, Beaten Zone Venture Partners Bronze Sponsors: Boeing, Leidos Australia and Precision Public Affairs

The Winner of the 2024 Women in Defence Awards in the Research and Development category is Dr Oleksandra Molloy. Oleksandra is a Senior Lecturer in Aviation, and Aviation Program Coordinator, at the UNSW . Oleksandra led the first evidence-based interview research across Australia and Ukraine with Defence, industry, government, and academia representatives to contribute to the growing interest and success around uncrewed systems in the air, sea, and land; may inform future Defence strategy and investments. She led the research in RAS-AI in Defence and partner with CAE to develop AI driven evaluation system for mission aviators. She is Chair of WOMEN@UNSW Canberra Champions Program, Director of Education of Women in Aviation Australian Chapter, Chair of the Women Network in Road Safety of the Australasian College of Road Safety. The judges were impressed by the demonstrated practical outcomes of Oleksandra’s research into the use of Drones in Ukraine and the ethical implications of AI-enable decision support systems are of immediate and practical importance to the ADF. Oleksandra’s outreach, mentoring and promotion of cadets within ADFA and young women in general via Women in Aviation International (AU Chapter) and fund-raising work in aide of displaced children in Ukraine inspired the judging panel. With thanks to our sponsors: Headline Sponsor: Downer Gold Sponsors: Hanwha Defence Australia and Synergy Group Silver Sponsors: Babcock Australia & New Zealand, Beaten Zone Venture Partners Bronze Sponsors: Boeing, Leidos Australia and Precision Public Affairs