A Battle Laboratory AND a Combat Experimentation Group – why?
Most of us thought, based on information from the Chief of Defence Force, that 1st Armoured Regiment had been specially
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
EOS contracted for Redback remote weapon system
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply remote weapon systems (RWS) for the Australian
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Bravery and Betrayal – second national tour
Following the incredible success of the its first national tour, Bravery and Betrayal producers have bowed overwhelming demand for more
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Armour gets the short end of the straw – again
It really didn’t matter that 3RAR is still to receive its ‘Redback’ mechanised infantry fighting vehicles (MICVs), 3 (Armoured) Brigade
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Shields and shield walls
These damn shields have been coming a long time. I mean, how hard can it be? Well, pretty hard, when
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Is it possible to meet Defence priorities AND fund the AUKUS subs?
‘The Cove’ is the Army’s Professional Military Education platform, offering online units, podcasts, and articles to facilitate continuous learning and connect
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RNZAF helicopters break another flight record – Australia to New Zealand
Two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters have flown from Australia to New Zealand, via Norfolk Island, on
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Top Priority: Tank Regiment or a Combat Experimentation Group (CXG)?
Let’s look at 1st Armoured Regiment from the viewpoint of someone presently serving in the unit… “If you have been
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Jungle Centurions
Far from the muddied fields of CambraiWhere their ancestors first stalked the battleGreat beasts of steel in a jungle lairAwait
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Anthony Albanese might secretly prefer AUKUS to fail
When Scott Morrison unveiled the AUKUS pact in 2021, he framed it as a masterstroke of statesmanship – tying Australia’s
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Shields and shelves
Every shield wall needs a shield or two. But, if you’re going to make your own shields, it would be
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The RAAC: No one home (sadly)
It’s unbelievable, but true … at first it was thought that 1st Armoured Regiment had been temporarily prevented from joining
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The RAAC: To whom do we owe allegiance?
While serving, our commitment and allegiance is to our Commanding Officer (or immediate superior). After we retire, however, everything changes.
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