Why Hasn’t the Australian Public Been Told?
Extracts from the 2023 Defence Strategic Review: “Army’s combat brigades must be reroled and select capabilities postured in northern Australia.”
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Veterans
An Open Letter to Prospective new Defence Ministers
Eighteen months ago, the Defence Strategic Review stipulated that an armoured brigade should be located in Townsville. This requirement has
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Letter to 95-Year-Old Professor Who’s Seen it All Before
Dear Professor Blainey, Thank you for your article (in the Weekend Australian) ‘We were better prepared for war in 1914
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Recognising Recent Sacrifices
The NSW government has released the design and location for a new war memorial to honour the service and sacrifice
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NSW to build memorial to contemporary veterans
New South Wales government has revealed the designs and location for a new war memorial dedicated to honouring the service
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Army’s Tank Numbers: A Revolving Dance Card
In terms of the standard organisation, a tank regiment comprises three sabre (fighting) squadrons, each squadron comprises four troops of
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A BARE PATCH OF GROUND
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there were hundreds, if not thousands of carefree Australian larrikins craving adventure.
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Army Scraps Second Armoured Squadron
I mentioned on 5 April that a squadron of tanks has been removed from Army’s order of battle. It is
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Ongoing Campaign to Return 1 Armd Regt to it’s Combat Role
“The M1A2 SEPv3 will upgrade the current Australian fleet of M1A1 SA tanks with no changes to Royal Australian Armoured
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Many problems hindering 3 Brigade’s new roles
Defence Press Release, 28 September 2023… “The 3rd Brigade, based in Townsville, will be an armoured combat brigade.” The Defence
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Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash
The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,
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The Unjust Treatment of 1st Armoured Regiment: Who Should Apologise?
FILE PHOTO (May 2024): An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank from the 1st Armoured Regiment, drives through the
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WWII RAAF bomber found off Greece
A Royal Australian Air Force Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World
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The Bond Formed by Tank Crews
Admiral Johnston, the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), graduated as a naval officer in 1982. His career has involved
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Commando canines honoured for service
A retired combat assault dog named Manic, who served with the 2nd Commando Regiment in Iraq, received a new award
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Can the CDF or a Service Chief Do Anything He or She Wishes?
There have been no female Chiefs as yet, but according to all accounts, the first is not far off. Do
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Veterans’ entitlements harmonisation act passed by parliament
The much-anticipated Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act was passed by the federal government today. The ‘VETS
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Invictus Games 2025 opens in Vancouver
Team Australia joined roughly 5000 attendees at a spectacular opening ceremony for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which, for the
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ANZAC hero to police legend – William Harvey MC
William Harvey – 1886-1964 From the East End of London through the wilds of India to the shores of Gallipoli,
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Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years
Family, friends and HMAS Moreton personnel turned out in force to help celebrate a remarkable milestone, Murielle Ahern’s 100th birthday.
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