Defence Open Day’s Purpose
Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it
Read moreDear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it
Read moreThe following is the letter I sent to Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on 10 May 2025: “Dear General, I have
Read moreThis week I chisel out the concrete at the top of what will be a shaft between my upstairs and
Read moreRoyal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport
Read moreThe Australian Department of Defence in partnership with Lockheed Martin have connected F-35 simulators at RAAF Bases Williamtown and Tindal
Read moreI’ve changed direction again this week – digging down from the top of the lift shaft. That means I have
Read more“Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity
Read more1st Armoured Regiment has been stripped of its tanks, reduced to one third of its strength and made a ‘new
Read more“The Australian Army has officially welcomed a second tank squadron to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, marking the first time in
Read moreBrigadier Ben McLennan, Commander 3 Brigade, congratulated two of his Brigade’s units in his ‘X tweet’ for 27 April 2025
Read moreOnce upon a time … the Chief needed a ‘unit’ to come on-line quickly and manage ‘emerging technologies’. 1st Armoured
Read moreIs it stopping 3 Brigade getting up to full strength as an armoured brigade or is that due to other
Read moreIn an unusual turn of events (sarcasm), I’ve gone off on a tangent on the basement project. While I had
Read moreThe Plight of Australia’s Military was the title of an email to me from Professor Geoffrey Blainey, AC, arguably Australia’s
Read moreThe Chief of Army stripped 1st Armoured Regiment of its tanks, reduced it in size by two thirds, and made
Read moreProfessor Geoffrey Blainey posits Australia was better prepared to help confront the challenge facing the Empire in 1914 at the
Read moreThe 2024 National Defence Strategy (and the Defence Strategic Review before it) changed the ADF’s readiness from a joint force
Read moreThe remains of four Australian soldiers have been found in northern France, almost 108 years since they died during the
Read moreAll work and no play makes Brian a dull(er) boy. So, this week, as well as laying more rock wall
Read moreExtracts from the 2023 Defence Strategic Review: “Army’s combat brigades must be reroled and select capabilities postured in northern Australia.”
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