RAAF aviators meet Jeanne d’Arc on round-the-world voyage
An around-the-world journey by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) has allowed closer working ties to be forged with Royal Australian
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EOS secures second contract for Ukraine
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) today announced it has secured a second conditional contract to supply up to 50 Remote Weapon
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$19billion for long-range strike under Defence Strategic Review
The government is committing $4.1 billion to acquire more long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia, as prioritised in
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Deployable ADF Weapons Technical Intelligence laboratories contract
An Australian company will ensure ADF personnel working with explosive devices on operations have a safe laboratory capability to operate
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Australian defence-industry reps disappointed with DSR
Australia’s peak industry body representing small and medium defence-industry companies – Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN) – says it
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Key extracts from the Defence Strategic Review
CONTACT’s quick read of the Defence Strategic Review pulled out the following key points [with paraphrased extracts contained in square
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Defence Strategic Review – long-awaited public version published
The Albanese Government today released the public version of the Defence Strategic Review, the government’s response to the review, and
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ADF support for King’s Coronation in London and Australia
Australian Defence Force personnel will join military representatives from across the Commonwealth to undertake important ceremonial duties for the Coronation
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Wreck of Montevideo Maru found
The shipwreck that represents Australia’s largest loss of life at sea has been discovered more than 80 years after it
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Petition calls for protected identity status to be enduring
Veteran Support Force boss Heston Russell has called on veterans and the wider community to sign a petition calling for
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French soldiers enjoy tough visit to Townsville
The French ship Dixmude made its first visit to the Port of Townsville as part of Mission Jeanne d’Arc, an
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Operation Vanuatu Assist officially ended
The Australian Defence Force has concluded its support to Vanuatu under Operation Vanuatu Assist 23 with more than 100 tonnes
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35 Squadron nurtures aviator innovators
Lockout tools, bullets and hydraulic pump locks to aid C-27J Spartan maintenance have been designed by the aviators from the
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RSL LifeCare survey on importance of ANZAC Day
In the lead up to Anzac Day, new research suggests 43% of Australians agree that veterans are adequately supported with
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“Plan ANZAC” to bring Oz/Kiwi armies closer together
The Australian and New Zealand armies today signed a new ‘Plan ANZAC’ they hope will build on their joint history
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Maritime survey experts exercise in New Zealand
The Royal Australian Navy Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit (MGWU) took part in a Royal New Zealand Navy-led exercise providing both
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Meritorious Unit Citation for Somalia approved
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal has recommended that Australian Defence Force personnel who served in Somalia in the 1990s
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ADF says war-crimes defendant not entitled to protected-identity status
Defence has issued a statement on the topic of protected identity and how it affects former members – including the
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Team Australia for Invictus Games 2023 announced
31 athletes will represent Australia at this year’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf Germany this September. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2023 Team
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Annual comp enhances skills and camaraderie
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) competed in the annual military skills competition alongside New Zealand and
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