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Birdon begins construction on Australian Army AV-L prototype

October 14, 2026

The next generation of Australian defence technology is being constructed on the Mid North Coast.

Port Macquarie shipbuilder and maritime engineering company Birdon is leading the charge – as building has started this week on an Amphibious Vehicle prototype.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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