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An Australian Army Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tank during a live-fire serial as part of a qualification course for Royal Australian Armoured Corps soldiers at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
Letters to the Editor 

Letter to the Minister About 3 Bde Being Incomplete

15/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 506 Views 0 Comments

Dear Minister, Congratulations on your Government’s return to Office. As a Vietnam veteran who continues to take an interest in

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Editor's Vlog 

Floods, arches and freebies

15/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 560 Views 0 Comments Make-n-Do

A mixed bag this week – dealing with floods, arches and freebies. Each bring with them their own negatives. But

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An Australian Army soldier from 1st Armoured Regiment demonstrates hyper-teaming with uncrewed aerial systems on Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California, on 11 March 2025. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
Letters to the Editor 

How was the Decision Made That Stripped 1st Armoured Regiment of its Tanks?

12/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 836 Views 1 Comment

Dear All, Did it just happen? Did the Chief of Army suddenly have a vision and tell the RAAC Head

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The 2nd Cavalry Regiment welcomes its second tank squadron at a T4 (D Squadron) Raising Ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Private Jessica Gray.
Letters to the Editor 

Is 3 Brigade a Fully Capable and Equipped Armoured Brigade?

10/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 798 Views 0 Comments

A recent radio broadcast emphasised that Australia is fully equipped and prepared to fight from and defend its northern bases,

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An Australian Army soldier from the 1st Armoured Regiment with an uncrewed ground vehicle equipped with a prototype communications system and experimental drone launcher during Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
Letters to the Editor 

Why is 1st Armoured Regiment Still an RAAC Unit?

09/06/202509/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 641 Views 0 Comments

The Chief of Army has stripped 1 Armd Regt of its tanks, reduced it in size by two thirds, and

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Head of Military Strategic Plans Major General Colin Karotam talks with defence industry professionals during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.
ADF ADF People News 

Military members honoured in King’s Birthday list

08/06/202515/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 324 Views 0 Comments

ADF personnel are recognised for a broad range of skills and contributions across three services in this year’s King’s Birthday

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Editor's Vlog 

A small problem with heavy rain

07/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 664 Views 2 Comments Make-n-Do

We had some heavy rain recently. Not as bad as some, mind you – but enough to flood a man’s underground

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An Australian Army soldier from the 1st Armoured Regiment with an uncrewed ground vehicle equipped with a prototype communications system and experimental drone launcher during Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
Letters to the Editor 

Comments on the Demise of 1st Armoured Regiment

07/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 1400 Views 1 Comment

A number of articles have been published in Contact Magazine as part of a campaign to have 1st Armoured Regiment

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The New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment marks 70 years since its formation, on 7 June 1955. Image supplied by NZDF.
New Zealand News 

NZSAS celebrates 70th birthday

07/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1242 Views 0 Comments 1 NZSAS Regiment

For 70 years the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) has been deployed on some of the most complex, challenging

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One of three New Zealand NH-90 helicopters to be deployed on Ex Talisman Sabre 25 approached for embarkation on HMNZS Canterbury to sail for Australia. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News 

New Zealand sending impressive contingent to Talisman Sabre

06/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1099 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises

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Letters to the Editor 

CONTACT paper issues 1-40 for sale

06/06/202506/06/2025 Andrew Thompson 236 Views 0 Comments

I have for sale, CONTACT magazines issues 1 to 40, in excellent condition. They were bought new and stored in

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An Australian M1A2 SEP v3 main battle tank at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.
Letters to the Editor 

Are Tanks Obsolete?

05/06/2025 Bruce Cameron 334 Views 0 Comments

A video is circulating, the proposition of which is that the tank is dead. Drones and anti-tank missiles, coupled with

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is briefed on the success of Operation Spider's Web by the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine General Vasyl Maliuk. Photo courtesy of President Zelenskyy's social media.
Europe News Videos 

Ukraine pulls off historic attack on Russian bomber fleet

02/06/202502/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1082 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

In a truly audacious attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, Ukraine’s drones destroyed billions of dollars worth of aircraft deep

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Editor's Vlog 

Liftshaft part 5 – where’s all that water coming from?

31/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 760 Views 0 Comments Make-n-Do

In this video I weigh all the dirt coming out of the liftshaft – and ponder, “where’s all that water

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Editor's Vlog 

Near-death incident in the lift shaft

25/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1149 Views 4 Comments Make-n-Do

The headline is not clickbait – I nearly died. But you will have to watch to find out what happened.

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Wreaths laid at the commemoration service for the one year anniversary of the MRH-90 Taipan crash, at Swartz Barracks, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.
Australian Army News 

MRH-90 crash investigation report released

23/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1611 Views 1 Comment MRH-90 Taipan

Australian Defence Force’s Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter accident on 28 July 2023 has been released.

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Members of the public have a close look at an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank at the Gallipoli Barracks Open Day 2023. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Letters to the Editor Thought provoking 

Defence Open Day’s Purpose

19/05/2025 Greg Jarosch 987 Views 0 Comments

Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it

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An M1A2 Abrams tank arrives at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville on 14 November 2024. Photo by Corporal Guy Sadler.
Letters to the Editor Veterans 

What Will the Chief of Army’s Reply be?

17/05/202517/05/2025 Bruce Cameron 1395 Views 2 Comments

The following is the letter I sent to Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on 10 May 2025: “Dear General, I have

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Editor's Vlog 

Chiseling a hole in the floor of my upstairs shed

17/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1034 Views 0 Comments Make-n-Do

This week I chisel out the concrete at the top of what will be a shaft between my upstairs and

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Commanding Officer HMAS Cape Schanck Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wardle is piped across the gangway for the first time during a Commissioning ceremony held at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, Northern Territory. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Two Australian Defence Vessels upgraded to HMA Ships

14/05/202514/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1559 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport

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