Brian Hartigan, Author at CONTACT magazine

National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia members at at Sekolah Kebangsaan Suba Buan. Photo supplied by Major (retd) Paul Rosenzweig.

Malaya-Borneo veterans reunion in Sarawak 2019

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Members of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia have conducted a special reunion in Borneo, revisiting several sites in

Australian Army soldiers from the Combat Training Centre are joined by Mule (rear) and Ghostrobotics (right) unmanned ground vehicles, as well as a Black Hornet nano UAV in a display of human-machine teaming during Army Demonstration Day at Russel Offices. Photo by Corporal Sebastian Beurich.

ADF Australian News Technology USA

Millions to develop next-gen autonomous vehicles

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A consortium of four Australian universities will receive $3 million from the government to work with their American counterparts on

Australian Army Corporal Casey Bone, 1st Aviation Regiment, gets the upper-hand on a US Marine Corps opponent during the unarmed combat practise during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Photo by Leading Seaman Andrew Dakin.

ADF Australian News

New research to enhance warfighter capability

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Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa

Australian News Veterans

Partner Service Pension access rules expanded

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All recipients of the Partner Service Pension through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will now maintain access for at least

Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Josaia Vorege 'Frank' Bainimarama with Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston, and Executive Officer HMAS Adelaide Commander Jace Hutchison on a tour of HMAS Adelaide at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian News Overseas Pacific

Australia and Fiji reaffirm military ties

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Australia and Fiji have reaffirmed the two nations’ commitment to an enduring defence relationship during a five-day visit to Australia

An F-35C Lightning II attached to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, completes a flight over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe.

News Overseas Technology USA

Precision landing guidance for austere bases

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A Raytheon team recently conducted a rapid-set-up demonstration of a land-based expeditionary version of its Joint Precision Approach and Landing

News Overseas Technology USA

Half-sized missile doubles fighter load

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Raytheon is developing a new medium-range, air-launched weapon called the Peregrine™ missile that is half the size and half the

Air warfare destroyer NUSHIP Sydney departs Osborne Shipyards for the first time as it commences its builder’s sea trials. Photo by Simon Casson.

Australian News Royal Australian Navy Technology

NUSHIP Sydney starts builder sea trials

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Royal Australian Navy’s third air-warfare destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, has commenced its first phase of sea trials, which will test the ship’s hull,

Contenders for LAND 400 Phase 3 – Hanwha Redback V Rheinmetall Lynx.

Australian Australian Army News Technology

Infantry fighting vehicle project shortlist

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Hanwha Defense Australia and Rheinmetall Defence Australia have been short-listed to participate in the next stage of evaluation to replace Army’s

A Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) soldier turns on his Peltor hearing protection before boarding a helicopter in Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Chris Moore.

CONTACT BLOG SPOT Health and Wellbeing

Using science to tackle tinnitus

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An ENT specialist doctor in Adelaide has designed treatment for tinnitus sufferers using digital technology. Tinnitus is a sound you

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region for Operation Okra missions. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Wedgetail back in the Middle East

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As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early

The crew of HMAS Melbourne conduct a Freedom of Entry march into the city of Melbourne. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

Australian News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Melbourne exercises Freedom of Entry one last time

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By Lieutenant Ryan Zerbe The bonds between HMAS Melbourne (III) and her namesake city were reaffirmed 14 September with the

Australian News Veterans

Nominations open for 2020 PM’s Veterans’ Employment Awards

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Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards, which highlight the contributions made by veterans in the civilian workforce and

Soldiers from the New Caledonian Armed Forces run in an endurance event, with an Australian Army officer as their observer, during Exercise Hydra 2019 at Greenbank Training Area, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Gunner Sagi Biderman.

Australian Australian Army New Zealand News Overseas Pacific USA

Exercise Hydra tests multiple military heads

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Soldiers from eight nations are engaging in a military skills competition in Brisbane testing the teamwork, physical stamina and mental rigour

CONTACT BLOG SPOT Thought provoking

When capability overrides supportability – project disappointment

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Submitted ‘thought piece’… (Image supplied by Beca) When it comes to military procurement, acquisition leads often focus on buying as

The Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Laura Larking.

Asia News Overseas Veterans

Australia supports Vietnam’s MIA recovery efforts

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As part of the ongoing cooperation between Australia and Vietnam, the Department of Defence has presented the Vietnamese Deputy Minister

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan investigate a fishing vessel spotted during an Operation Solania maritime patrol. RAAF photo.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan and King Air patrol Pacific

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By Eamon Hamilton The combination of Spartan and King Air aircraft proved a winning pair for the Air Force in

C-130J Hercules aircraft from No.37 Squadron fly in formation over RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Hercs celebrate 20th birthday

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September 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the C-130J Hercules to Royal Australian Air Force service. CAPTION:

No 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornets taxi at Korat Air Force Base during Exercise Thai Boomerang 2015. Photo by Corporal David Said.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF on two consecutive exercises in SE Asia

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By Flight Lieutenant Alyssa Vickridge Royal Australian Air Force has deployed more than 120 people and six aircraft from RAAF

C-17A Globemaster's from the United States Air Force begin to taxi out for another mission on Exercise Mobility Guardian 17 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force USA

RAAF deploys on Ex Mobility Guardian

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By Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren The Royal Australian Air Force has dispatched its two largest aircraft to the United States