The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal Military Area, showcasing next-level protection, firepower and mobility. Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s KF-41 Lynx and Hanwha Defense Australia’s Redback have been facing off in extensive user-evaluation field trials. Both companies have delivered three prototype vehicles, […]
August 2021
Australian Artillery celebrates 150 years
The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery (normally referred to as the Royal Australian Artillery,)celebrated its 150th anniversary yesterday – a century-and-a-half of continuous service. By the end of 1870, as British forces withdrew, the separate colonies of Australia each became responsible for providing its own defence. Prior to 1871, all Australian colonies had their own […]
EX Talisman Sabre ends
After three weeks of intensive training and complex manoeuvres across three states, around 17,000 military personnel from seven nations are ready to say goodbye. Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21), Australia’s largest bilateral defence exercise with the United States, officially concluded today at a ceremony in Townsville. Commander Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Jake Ellwood, said […]