First Aussie soldier arrested for war crimes
A former SAS trooper has been arrested by Australian Federal Police near Goulburn, NSW, in relation to alleged war crimes
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Renewable energy for 10 ADF bases
The Australian government will invest $64 million in the Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program to deliver solar energy
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ADF responds in wake of two cyclones that hit Vanuatu
A RAAF C-130J has arrived in Vanuatu and is conducting aerial damage assessments as part of the Australian government’s response
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ADF rolling out gluten-, dairy-, nut-free and religion-friendly ration packs
The Australian Defence Force is rolling out a range of purpose-designed combat rations to better serve the needs of the
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First Aussie-trained Ukrainians graduate
On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, almost 200 Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits marched out
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Australian soldiers train Ukrainians in urban operations
Under the instruction of Australian Army personnel deployed on Operation Kudu, Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits are now more lethal
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Defence Strategic Review has landed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR)
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ADF personnel honoured
A leader in the response to the COVID-19 crisis and a long-serving rear admiral are among the Defence personnel recognised
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Aussie troops off on Ukrainian training mission
Australian soldiers will depart Darwin this week to join partner nations in the United Kingdom, providing critical training to Ukrainian
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‘Purple Heart’-type award for Australia – RECOMMENDED
In January 2021, then Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester directed Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal to consider recognition
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50th Anniversary of National Service ending
Today we recognise more than 280,000 Australians who were called up to serve their country in National Service schemes between
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Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 ends
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22), Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, has come to a close with HMAS Adelaide sailing into Darwin.
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CAF represents ADF at Bahrain strategic meeting
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman represented the Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell at the
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Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards 2022
Australia’s top veteran and partner employers, employees and entrepreneurs were celebrated last night at the 2022 Prime Minister’s National Veterans’
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Aviators join in the fun at Micronesian school
In between flying aerial maritime surveillance sorties, Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed on Operation Solania 22-4 have engaged with local
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Latest official suicide-figures reported
A report released today into the rate of suicide among current and former serving Australian Defence Force personnel reaffirms that
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Cyber skills to strengthen Defence training
Defence scientists featured on an expert panel at Australia’s largest gaming convention in October, discussing the use of game techniques,
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Aussie troops to train Ukraine forces
From January next year, Australia will join an international military operation to provide critical training for Ukrainian troops in response
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Electromagnetic Warfare Research Centre opened in Adelaide
Defence’s Electromagnetic Warfare Program received a major boost last month with the official opening of the Pitt-Johnston Electromagnetic Warfare Research
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Budget 2022 – government’s official statement re veterans and Defence personnel
The Australian Government is investing in a better future for Defence personnel, veterans and families, responding to important recommendations put
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