Australia’s base in Middle East hit
On the morning of 18 March 2026 (AEDT), an Iranian strike impacted an area at the Al Minhad Air Base
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Design contract let for Henderson Defence Precinct
The delivery of the Henderson Defence Precinct has taken a significant step forward with the design services consultancy contract awarded
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New fight over medicinal cannabis
This week, CONTACT received a well-worded and seemingly legitimate plea for action in defiance of a new DVA ruling on
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Edinburgh Tattoo hits Brisbane
Tartan, kilts, pipe bands and breathtaking cultural displays from around the world mean only one thing – the Royal Edinburgh
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Printing mini livers to save lives
When personnel are exposed (or potentially exposed) to chemical threats, they’re treated with countermeasures known as oximes. CAPTION: Defence Science
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Feedback fuels ration-pack improvements
So you’ve just spent six weeks in the bush living off ration packs, and as the finest makeshift chef in
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FOR SALE: 3 x Vic Bks in massive estate purge
The Australian government received an audit report of Defence estate at the end of 2023 and today made public that
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From mining shifts to delivering tanks
For Squadron Leader Chris Dilger, being stationed in Poland as part of Operation Kudu was a bit like a homecoming.
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Defence personnel recognised on Australia Day
Australia Day From flood rescues to undersea warfare capability development, cyber operations and coalition deployments, 82 Defence personnel have been
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Wargamers explore tech of tomorrow
Defence has staged the first Innovation and Asymmetry Wargame to explore how emerging technologies might shape future military operations. CAPTION:
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New software to manage Defence radio frequencies
Defence has completed operational test and evaluation on the new mySPECTRA software, designed to modernise management of the electromagnetic spectrum
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Future leaders graduate from ADFA
Marking the completion of three years of university study and joint military training, 330 third-year Trainee Officers took to the
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NIOA, Defence sign long-term small arms support contract
NIOA has signed a new long-term small arms support contract with the Australian Department of Defence. CAPTION: Director General Integrated
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Changes to top secret security clearances
Top Secret-Privileged Access security clearance has replaced Positive Vetting as Australia’s highest-level security clearance. CAPTION: The changes to top secret
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Meeting of minds on military medicine
The biggest ever Australasian Military Medicine Association (AMMA) Conference, held in Adelaide, drew more than 900 military health professionals to
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Defending Australians against espionage
The ADF remains a prime target for foreign intelligence services, according to Australia’s security service. CAPTION: Director-General of Security Mike
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Fur-tastic support for a worthy cause
The Military Working Dog Section of Air Force’s 26 Squadron has held a fundraising event for Working Paws Australia, raising
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Deployed cyber specialists deliver mission assurance
Delivering ‘cyber assurance’ to Defence operations is a responsibility that requires cyber warfare specialists to work abroad, working in a
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Military wives united by song
The acoustics of the Defence Headquarters courtyard at Russell Offices in Canberra may have left something to be desired, but
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ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training
The Australian Defence Force is demonstrating its commitment to preparing personnel for complex missions through the United Nations Military Observer
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