115 years of Defence science
When Australia’s first defence scientist, Cecil Hake, set out to create a national factory to manufacture the gunpowder replacement cordite
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
ADF on display at Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) demonstrated its resilience and flexibility at Australia’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix since the pandemic
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808 Squadron happy with versatility shown on Tonga Assist
During Operation Tonga Assist 2022, crews from Navy’s 808 Squadron completed dozens of missions around the 169-island archipelago, including VIP
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Games kick-off with cheeky gift
Team Australia is off to a cheeky start to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, with competitors gifting Invictus Games
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Invictus Games begin today
After four long years, the moment competitors and their families and friends have been waiting for has finally arrived –
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ADF flood support in northern NSW ended
Since 27 February, more than 4,000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022 in the
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NIOA wins contract to deliver next stage of ADF weapons upgrade
NIOA is proud to have been selected to deliver the first stage of a major weapons upgrade for the Australian
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Further support for Ukraine
The Australian Government will provide further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles, including
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Palau’s patrol boat supports Pacific priorities
The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast
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Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update as of 8 April 2022
CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers deliver 144 sleeping bags and 54 stretchers to a Rural Fire Service base camp in Wollongbah,
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Spirits lifted in a day of thanks
Residents of the Shire of Richmond Valley, affected by the worst floods in living history, came out in force on
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ADF Cyber Gap Program partners with industry
The Australian Defence Force Cyber Gap Program (ADFCGP) has partnered with Cybermerc to help grow Australia’s sovereign cyber workforce. CAPTION:
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$1billion for Reserves and Cadets – Cosgrove first Cadets Patron
The government has announced it will invest more than $1billion to upgrade 73 Australian Defence Force Reserve and Cadet facilities
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CDF and Secretary test COVID positive
Secretary for the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty and the Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell have tested
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ADF continues to stand beside flood-ravaged NSW communities
As flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales are again being lashed by severe weather, Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on
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HMAS Canberra home from Tonga
HMAS Canberra sailed back into Sydney Harbour on March 29 after completing the Australian Defence Force’s ship-based support to Tonga.
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Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update 31 March 2022
CAPTION: An Australian Army Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle moves through floodwaters while on standby to conduct evacuation tasks with the
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US crew thanked for Brisbane clean-up help
United States Navy crew from USS Frank Cable were presented with the Brisbane city flag in recognition of their efforts in
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Successful Air and Space Power Conference
National and international leaders and experts from military, academia and aerospace industry met in Canberra last week for the biennial
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Army engineers help return water supply to Nimbin
Army engineers from 6th Engineer Support Regiment have been working tirelessly with workers from Lismore City Council and contractors to
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