HMAS Canberra remembers namesake in Solomon Islands
In a solemn sunrise ceremony in the seas of the Solomon Islands HMAS Canberra marked the resting place of its namesake lost in a World War II naval battle.
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Author: Brian Hartigan
RAAF EA-18G Growlers to get even better capabilities
Australia has expanded its partnership with the United States to develop the next-generation jammer system for the EA-18G Growler.
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Teddy Sheean will be awarded Victoria Cross
Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced that Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean will be awarded the Victoria Cross, reversing his earlier position.
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Defence hits 80 COVID-19 cases
The Australian Defence Force has added another COVID-19 case this morning, after adding one more on the weekend, bringing its total to 80 cases.
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Marines complete quarantine in the Northern Territory
More than 1000 US Marines have completed quarantine in the NT, with training now well underway as part of this year’s Marine Rotational Force – Darwin.
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Third visitor + glitch with the lease
I’ve already hosted my third official out-of-town visitor at the Veteran H.E.L.P. Centre in Kiama – and I don’t even have keys yet.
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Defence adds 79th case of COVID-19
The Australian Defence Force has added a new confirmed case of COVID-19 this afternoon, but didn’t indicate where the case occurred.
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Half British public don’t know what Battle of Britain was
A survey by the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund found that almost half (44%) of the British public surveyed don’t know what the Battle of Britain was.
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Army invests in autonomous vehicles and robots
Army is increasing its experimentation, prototyping and exploration of autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies with a $12.2 million in contracts.
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Official sod-turning on HMAS Watson redevelopment
Work has officially started on the $430.5 million HMAS Watson redevelopment with an official sod-turning event at the base today.
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Defence buys anti-submarine warfare training target
Defence will purchase a new AUV62-AT intermediate anti-submarine warfare training target capability from Saab Australia for $11million.
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Army machines paying off for Victorian mask maker
Shepparton-based surgical face mask manufacturer Med-Con is now producing millions of masks each week for Australia after the ADF helped it meet demand.
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All female C-17 aircrew – first in 12 years
For the first time in 12 years, an all-female crew from No. 36 Squadron has taken to the skies in a C-17A Globemaster III from RAAF Base Amberley.
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Multilateral naval exercises in the Pacific
Australian ships conducted multilateral exercises with warships from Singapore, Brunei and the US while sailing to Hawaii for Ex Rim of the Pacific 2020.
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Shadow UAS deployed on first domestic operation
Royal Australian Artillery has deployed its Shadow UAS on a domestic operation for the first time in support of Joint Task Force 639 on Operation Resolute.
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Contrary to media reports, ADF numbers in Victoria are falling
CONTACT is surprised to report that Defence numbers committed to Victoria actually went down today – according to official figures.
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Insane video footage out of Lebanon explosion
No words necessary… Some reports quote the Lebanese Prime Minister saying the explosion was caused by an estimated 2750
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Is Defence trying to dodge COVID-19 numbers?
For not the first time, Defence has added another two cases of COVID-19 to a page titled ‘Latest Updates’ without changing the date.
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Two new providers of PTSD dogs
Veterans with post traumatic stress disorder will benefit from the addition of two new providers to DVA’s Psychiatric Assistance Dog Program.
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French rendezvous for RAN ships
HMA Ships Choules and Huon and French FS d’Entrecasteaux conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) and flight training serials in the Pacific Ocean recently.
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