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Defence appoints new CDF and Chiefs of Navy and Army

April 15, 2026
Gregor Ferguson
News

The Australian Government has appointed Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, the current Chief of Navy, as the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) with effect from July 2026, subject to the Governor General’s consideration and approval. Defence has appointed…

Boeing achieves FOC on Currawong Battlespace Communications System

September 9, 2024
Gregor Ferguson
News

Australia’s Chief of Army has declared Final Operating Capability (FOC) on Boeing Defence Australia’s Currawong Integrated Battlefield Telecommunications Network, delivered under Project LAND 2072 Phase 2B. The Currawong Battlespace Communications System has modernised and revolutionised the Australian Army’s telecommunications, the…