Defence explains MRH-90 tail rotor issue
Following the fleet-wide grounding of the ADF’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopters last month, CONTACT asked Defence for an explanation of what
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Australian Space Agency partners with Airbus
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) today signed a statement of strategic intent with European manufacturing giant Airbus, representing a significant
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Aussie pilot sets Airbus world record
Airbus qualified flight instructor Matt Barker has become the first pilot in the world to achieve 1000 flight hours on
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Reservists bolstering Commonwealth Games security
About 160 Australian Defence Force Reservists are on the Gold Coast bolstering the ADF’s contribution to the security arrangements for
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Governor General visits 2CER during Comm Games
Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove visited Australian Army engineers based on the Gold Coast
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MinDef inspects Commonwealth Games security arrangements
Australia’s Minister for Defence Marise Payne visited behind the scenes of the Commonwealth Games to inspect aspects of security arrangements
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Clearance divers go down for games security
Navy clearance divers assisted the Queensland Police Service with security in the lead-up to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
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Increased flying ops at RAAF Amberley ahead of Comm Games
Local Ipswich residents may notice an increase in air traffic at RAAF Base Amberley from 21 March through to 17
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Army helicopters help with Comm Games security
Australian Army helicopters will be seen flying over the Gold Coast and Brisbane from 13 March 2018 as part of
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Air Warfare Destroyer removed from Projects of Concern List
The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance.
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ADF volcano evacuation assistance in Vanuatu ends
The Australian Defence Force’s commitment to humanitarian assistance in Vanuatu after the island of Ambae was evacuated because of a
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HMAS Choules arrives in Vanuatu
HMAS Choules, one of the largest ships in the Royal Australian Navy, arrived in Vanuatu yesterday to help with Operation
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Aussies land tonnes of aid in Vanuatu
RAAF C-17A Globemaster III strategic airlifters have brought tonnes of aid and relief to thousands of displaced citizens in Vanuatu.
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Collins-class subs off projects-of-concern list
Australian submarine company ASC today welcomed the government’s announcement of the removal the Collins-class submarine program from the Defence Department
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EA-18G Growler to debut at Riverfire
The Australian Defence Force today announced it will once again support Brisbane Festival’s Sunsuper Riverfire on Saturday 30 September –
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Defence says goodbye to Hannah in PNG
Defence has completed its contribution to Papua New Guinea’s 2017 National Elections. CAPTION: Australian Army soldier Corporal Rob Johnson, from the
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Defence ready to help if/when cyclone hits
The Australian Defence Force is well prepared to support Queensland emergency services and the communities which may be affected by
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Aero-medical evacuation training on HMAS Adelaide
HMAS Adelaide is conducting Aero Medical Evacuation (AME) training off the West Australian coast during Exercise Ocean Explorer 2017.
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HMAS Canberra conducts CH-47F handling trials
A Chinook CH-47F helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville makes an approach to HMAS Canberra while the ship is
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HANDS ACROSS THE WATER – Navy in Fiji
The work being done by Navy personnel in Fiji is helping the locals get back on their feet. By Lieutenant Will Singer
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