ADF gets new pistol
With the new F9 sidearm weapon system (F9 SWS) in hand, personnel have begun pulling the trigger on a new
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
Will Australia ever own Virginia-class SSNs – Turnbull argues no
In an address to the National Press Club this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a proper and
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Defence report into MRH-90 helicopter crash complete
The Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalised its Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the accident on 28 July 2023,
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Cadets thank Sir Peter for inspiring patronage
As General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove’s tenure as Patron of the ADF Cadets draws to a close, the cadet community
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Naval fire in support of soldiers ashore
It was anything but quiet on the bridge of HMAS Sydney as she fired her Mk 45 5-inch naval artillery
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Large Army contingent converge on US for drone tests
A hostile desert setting may seem an unusual place to test fragile, high-tech military prototypes, but there may be no
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Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash
The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,
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Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up
Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful
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RAN chopper visits Victorian schools
Two Victorian schools received a special visit as a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter and its crew touched down, offering
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Australian Industry Group visits ‘premier garrison city’
The Australian Industry Group (AIG) conducted a three-day tour of significant industry sites in Townsville in March. CAPTION: Commander 3
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C-27J Spartan hits 10 years in RAAF
From the rugged terrain of the Australian Outback to the tropical jungles of Papua New Guinea, C-27J Spartan has proven
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Locally engaged civilians upskill at Butterworth
An unheralded but crucial group of enablers in the projection of Australian air power in Southeast Asia have just added
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Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF
Former United States Navy F/A-18 pilot and contracted civilian F-35A simulator instructor Sam Boyd has been appointed an officer in
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The Unjust Treatment of 1st Armoured Regiment: Who Should Apologise?
FILE PHOTO (May 2024): An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment, drives through the
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Cutting huge slab from basement floor
Here’s a biggie for ya – the largest slab I’ve cut from the floor in my shed basement. Manhandling this
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WWII RAAF bomber found off Greece
A Royal Australian Air Force Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World
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Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use
Australia has significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long
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Another $200million worth of torpedos ordered
Australia is enhancing the lethality of its submarine fleet under a $200million agreement with the United States to acquire additional
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Flooring the courtyard
Most of the action in this video happened on a sad Saint Patrick’s day. Sad, because I found out it
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Young Endeavour replacement delayed – without explanation
Almost six years ago, the then government announced that Sail Training Ship Endeavour would be replaced by the end of
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