
Robert Dougherty
Senior Journalist at Defence Connect
Journalist, ORRCA member and general sports fanatic. Views are my own and photos from my travels.
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3 days ago |
defenceconnect.com.au | Robert Dougherty
Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley has made a visit to defence shipbuilder Birdon Group while on a tour of flood impacted areas in New South Wales. The Leader of the Opposition visited the company’s Port Macquarie facility on the NSW Mid North Coast after a devastating flood in the surrounding community. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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defenceconnect.com.au | Robert Dougherty
Australian MRH-90 Taipan parts have been used in the latest software and equipment upgrades for the New Zealand Defence Force’s NH90 helicopter fleet. Parts from the retired Australian Defence Force helicopters were reportedly used in the currently in-service Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopters without grounding the fleet. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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defenceconnect.com.au | Robert Dougherty
Ukraine can assist Australia in developing new sovereign defence capabilities and asymmetric warfare such as drones and artificial intelligence, according to the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia. Vasyl Myroshnychenko made the comments, originally reported by The Australian Newspaper, during a Justice Denied Conference in Melbourne earlier this month. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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defenceconnect.com.au | Robert Dougherty
Defence manufacturers ARES Armaments Australia and ZU Bladeworx Australia have announced a partnership on specialist equipment for domestic defence and law enforcement agencies. ZU Bladeworx Australia has previously supplied the H2HFW Nomad Mk 4 Fighting Knife for the Australian Defence Force. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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defenceconnect.com.au | Robert Dougherty
Blue Ridge-class amphibious command ship, USS Blue Ridge, has departed Sydney after a scheduled port visit in May. USS Blue Ridge is part of the US Navy’s 7th Fleet and reportedly operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
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Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams speaking at the Port Macquarie-Hastings Legacy branch on September 4. https://t.co/fjB0xLv8CS

Marine Rescue Port Macquarie volunteers personally honoured with commendations from Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos. https://t.co/ZLo9bn4be5

PORT City Breakers celebrating a win in the Group Three women's league tag grand final. https://t.co/e2ZEbKIhzc