Australian Army helicopter crash – four missing
An Australian Army helicopter with four crew on board crashed into the sea off the Queensland coast last night. FILE
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Aussies blow WWII bomb in Nauru
Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians have successfully detonated a WWII 500lb Mark 12 bomb in Nauru. CAPTION: A
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US SecDef visits Australia
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Australia to meet with his counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and
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LAND400: Gold-medal govt PR/BS = big loss for Army
The Albanese Government announced today that it had decided which company would supply the Australian Army’s new infantry fighting vehicle.
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TS23 photo essay by Christabel Migliorini
CONTACT extends a huge thank you to our SE Queensland stringer Christabel Migliorini for this excellent photo essay from Exercise
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WithYouWithMe secures gold status for supporting UK military personnel
The UK Ministry of Defence announced last month that Australian social impact company WithYouWithMe was recognised with a Gold Award
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Defence funds study to merge human brains and AI chips
Monash University-led research into growing human brain cells onto silicon chips, with new continual learning capabilities to transform machine learning,
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EOS adds eyes to Ukraine-bound Vampires
EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc, the US defence subsidiary of Australia’s Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been selected to provide
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RAAF increasing Herc fleet with 20 new C-130J
Royal Australian Air Force will receive 20 new C-130J Hercules to replace the 12 currently operated by No. 37 Squadron
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Serious shootout in Shoalwater Bay
Seven nations have participated in a live-fire activity at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of the largest* ever
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Back in The Day
Remember how we’d rant and roar, The joyful days that went before? We didn’t care what well might be For
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Genesis The Royal Australian Regiment
Comprised of three battalions and veterans every man, The brigade we sent from Moratai to occupy Japan Was professional, made
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Ian Knox – Life on the Line
In this episode of Life on the Line Podcast, Angus Hordern interviews former Vice Chief of Defence Force and Vietnam
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USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney
United States Navy ship USS Canberra was commissioned in Sydney today, becoming the first US Navy vessel to be commissioned
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My secret firewood-shelter project
I recorded this in September 2022, when the missus and kids went to Ireland – bringing back a dose of
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New Veteran Employment Program launched
The Albanese Government has launched its own $24million Veteran Employment Program – an initiative aimed to boost veteran employment opportunities,
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30 more Bushmasters for Ukraine
Australia will provide another 30 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Ukraine, expanding on our previous commitment of 90 Bushmasters. FILE
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Boxers built in Brisbane for export to Germany
The Albanese Government has agreed to a major defence export deal with Germany, signing an in-principle agreement for Australia to
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Is Australia getting too close to Ukraine action with Wedgetail deployment?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail and about 100 aviators will be
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Made a small table for my neighbour’s RV
My neighbour asked if I could make him a small table for his RV – about half the size of
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