The Power of Kokoda
I’ll never known the sickening sound a fifteen-pounder makes That blows a mate to pieces as the ground around you
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
HMAS Glenelg decommissioned
The Royal Australian Navy has decommissioned Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Glenelg at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, following 14 years of service.
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Operation COVID-19 Assist officially ends
Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the national response to COVID-19 officially concluded today, marking the official end of Operation COVID-19
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Fourth three-ship Indo-Pacific deployment for 2022 departs
Three Royal Australian Navy ships have commenced a regional presence deployment through the Indo-Pacific region, marking the fourth such deployment
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RAAF P-8A Poseidon to patrol with NATO in Mediterranean
Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to the Mediterranean as part of Operation
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Address by Chief of Army to Land Forces 2022
CAPTION: Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart tours the convention floor at Land Forces 2022 in Brisbane. Photo by
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THE STOCKMAN’S DAUGHTER
This town is still familiar, for I lived here long ago Gazing down Kelly St, the memories begin to flow
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Two officers pass inaugural Australian Submarine Command Course
Australia has successfully launched a sovereign training program to produce its own next generation of submarine commanders, with two Royal
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Sarah Turner and Michael Wright – Life on the Line
Angus Hordern interviews War on Terror veterans Sarah Turner and Michael Wright. Sarah and Michael served together aboard HMAS Kanimbla. They
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Space Surveillance Telescope in Australia reaches IOC
The Australian Defence Force, in collaboration with the United States Space Force, have achieved Initial Operational Capability to provide enhanced
Read more![SIG Sauer's MCX in .300 Blackout calibre [7.62×35mm] [a sub-sonic round] has been selected as the ADF's new personal rifle to replace the 5.56mm Steyr. Photo Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.](https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sig_sauer_mcx.jpg)
ADF brings more 7.62mm into service
EDITOR’s NOTE: I have edited my headline and photo caption to correct my assumption that the SIG Sauer MCX would replace
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Government responds to Suicide RC interim report
The Albanese Government has responded to the 13 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report.
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NZ aircrews experience advanced tactical flying in US
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has undertaken advanced tactics training with the United States Air Force in Missouri and
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80th anniversary of NORFORCE ancestor unit
The Australian Army and the Australian Defence Force have joined Indigenous and community leaders to commemorate the 80th anniversary of
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Australia and Indonesia conduct joint exercises in Townsville
Two large-scale Army exercises came to a close in Townsville last week, with Australian and Indonesian military personnel participating in
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Op Render Safe contingent identifies UXOs for later disposal
A combined contingent from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, and United States Marine Corps
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Workplace health study targets veterans
A University of Queensland study is investigating the issues around employee disclosure of medical conditions in the workplace, with a
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New training course for new Army drone
Army’s new tactical uncrewed aerial system (TUAS) has reached a significant milestone, with personnel from 20 Regt, RAA, Army Aviation
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Bob Hunter – Life on the Line
Alex Lloyd interviews SAS veteran Bob Hunter. Bob is a former squadron commander in the Special Air Service Regiment. He
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Inaugural women’s International Defence Rugby Competition
The New Zealand Defence Force will next month welcome military women’s rugby teams from the Pacific and around the world
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