UK-based Cook Defence Systems to supply Lynx tracks
Cook Defence Systems was selected to provide tracks for Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 for the Australian Army in its bid for LAND 400 Phase 3.
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French rendezvous for Anzac and Sirius
Naval Task Groups from Australia and France have conducted a bilateral transit in the South China Sea, carrying out a
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ADF play Turks in ANZAC Day NRL curtain-raiser
Australians did battle against the Turks again on ANZAC Day 2021 – this time on a rugby league field at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Last resting place of NZ infantry captain identified after 103 years
A 103-year-old mystery of an unknown New Zealand Army captain buried in a cemetery in Belgium has been solved.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore – 1920-2021 – RIP
Britain’s beacon on hope in a very dark year, Captain Sir Tom Moore had died at the age of 100, secumbing to COVID-19.
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Aussie commander in Cyprus completes two-year mission
After two years as Commander United Nations Force in Cyprus, Major General Cheryl Pearce completed her tenure this month.
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Subsea craft could get wings too
SubSea Craft has partnered with IrvinGQ to develop a parachute-deployment option for its surface-submersible craft, VICTA.
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Intriguing new spec-ops insertion vessel launching soon
A new surface-submersible watercraft combining fast-surface speed with submersible stealth will launch in the UK later this year.
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GaardTech preps export to British Army
A small veteran-owned defence-industry business in Queensland is preparing its first advanced-training systems export to the British Army.
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Half British public don’t know what Battle of Britain was
A survey by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund found that almost half (44%) of the British public surveyed don’t know what the Battle of Britain was.
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Virtual Tankfest a huge success
Virtual Tankfest hosted by World of Tanks for the Bovington Tank Museum wowed huge audiences in June – and raised €62k to support the museum.
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Captain Tom formally invested by the Queen
Captain Sir Thomas Moore’s knighthood is now formal after a ceremonial sword-on-shoulder investiture by Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle on 17 July.
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Captain Tom to be knighted
Just six weeks after setting a goal to raise £1000 for the National Health Service, news that Captain Tom Moore is to be knighted for service to his country
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RIP Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux, ANZAC friend
Australia lost a true friend with the passing of Dr Patrick Simon AO in France, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said in a statement today.
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British Army establishes 1st Aviation Brigade
In April 2020, the first ever aviation brigade in the British Army was formed, bringing with it a new structure, new doctrine and brand-new way of fighting.
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VE Day 75th Anniversary (virtual) Naval Review
World of Warships is preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe with the first-ever online live-streamed navy parade.
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British Army’s birthday wishes for Colonel Tom Moore
Birthday greetings flooded in for former captain Tom Moore today as he turned 100 years young – and was promoted to colonel.
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Former Captain Tom Moore promoted on his birthday
World famous walkathon fundraiser and now former-captain Tom Moore has been promoted to the rank of colonel on his 100th Birthday.
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Captain Tom making and breaking records
Captain Tom Moore, 99 year old World War 2 veteran and walkathon legend, has officially set two very significant records before his 100th birthday.
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Another WWI Aussie’s remains formally identified
Army has identified a WWI remains as Captain Arthur Harold Appleby, providing his family with confirmation of his final resting place.
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