As always, both Katherine and myself look forward to your feedback, and be sure to keep track of our daily news updates on facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn,
Patrick Durrant
Online Editor
M: 0400 210 269
Ph: 02 9213 8249
E:patrickdurrant@yaffa.com.au
To check subscription and log in details, contact Yaffa subscriptions manager Martin Phillpott e. martinphillpott@yaffa.com.au or call 1800 807 760.
Australian sub and warship builder celebrates 30 years
Adelaide based submarine and Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) builder ASC celebrated its 30th year of operation on Saturday, August 29. more»
Defending world peace or sabre rattling? – China parades its muscle
Today in Beijing 12,000 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops will march through Tiananmen Square alongside a considerable contingent of weaponry in a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of victory in the “Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression” more»
Boeing receives order for first RAAF P-8A Poseidons
The first four of eight Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have been placed on contract, according to a 27 August Pentagon announcement. more»
HMAS Ballarat to re-join the fleet
HMAS Ballarat has completed her on-dock production activities associated with the Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) upgrade. more»
UK upgrades and expands Giraffes
The UK MoD has placed orders with Saab for additional Giraffe Agile Multi Beam (AMB) radar systems plus upgrades of the existing systems and associated equipment. more»
Cubic demonstrated joint JLVC training efforts at Talisman Sabre
Cubic Global Defense has announced its successful participation in the recent Talisman Sabre exercise. more»
HMAS Canberra takes first steps towards IOC
The Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Ship, HMAS Canberra, has completed a graduated operational test and trials program to achieve a key milestone towards Initial Operating Capability. more»
Research unit targets ethics and law in modern warfare
The University of Adelaide has launched a new Research Unit on Military Law and Ethics to examine in greater detail the legal and policy issues. more»
BAE Systems continues air support role for ADF
BAE Systems Australia will continue its role supporting Australia’s military air operations with the announcement of a new four-year contract with the Australian Defence Force (ADF). more»
The Countdown to Singapore begins
Next week four new teams of Australian students will also set off on a journey, this time to Singapore, with the goal of creating their own history on the F1 world stage. more»
Three immediate solutions for Veterans, Inquiry told
The Senate Inquiry into the Mental Health of Defence Force Personnel has heard it should focus on three immediate solutions to alleviate the trauma and suffering of returned Veterans and other ADF personnel. more»
DWP364 Premium PDF Version
This week we look at some of the history of our local submarine and ship builder ASC as it celebrates 30 years since inception. And a different celebration is happening in China as it shows off its military strength at a parade commemorating 70 years since the end of WWII. more»
