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HMAS Cerberus Open Day 2023

17/03/202317/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2476 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Cerberus will open its gates to the public on Sunday 19 March 2023. To assist with the management of

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Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile during a flight test in 2002. US Navy photo.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Australia buying Tomahawk cruise missiles

17/03/202311/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2099 Views 1 Comment Tomahawk

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of

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The Royal Australian Air Force's first MQ-4C Triton unveiled in California.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA Videos 

Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton officially unveiled

17/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 16183 Views 8 Comments MC-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman formally unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft in Palmdale, California on 16 March 2023 (local time) –

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A Russian Air Force Su-27 attempts to dump fuel on a USAF MQ-9 Reaper drone, ultimately causing the drone to crash into the Black Sea.
Europe News Overseas Videos 

Footage of MQ-9 Reaper takedown near Crimea

17/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6156 Views 5 Comments Ukraine

Two Russian Su-27 aircraft conducted an intercept of a US Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unmanned MQ-9 aircraft off

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A glass-panel depiction of Australian Army nurses in WWII – part of a magnificent national memorial to Service Nurses on Anzac Parade, Canberra, dedicated in 1999. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
ADF People Veterans 

Australians asked to share stories of nurses massacred on Bangka Island

15/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3212 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Nursing Service, Bangka Island Massacre, SS Vyner Brooke, Vivian Bullwinkel

In collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing, the ACN Foundation is calling for family, friends and colleagues to share

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News Royal Australian Navy 

AUKUS – Defence Industries Minister radio interviews

15/03/202315/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2812 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, SSN

Following the AUKUS announcement in the United States on 14 March (Australian time), Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy did a

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A solar power instillation in the Northern Territory. Photographer unknown.
ADF News 

Renewable energy for 10 ADF bases

14/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1876 Views 2 Comments

The Australian government will invest $64 million in the Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program to deliver solar energy

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Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Australia’s nuclear-submarine plan details announced

14/03/202314/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4357 Views 4 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines, SSN

In September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a new security partnership – AUKUS – the

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ANZAC Day 2020 in Kiama Downs NSW. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Poets Corner 

THE MILITARY MISSUS

11/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4048 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

SHE’LL ALWAYS TELL IT AS IT IS, NO RESPECT FOR MILITARY RANK AND IF THE NEED ARISES, SOMETIMES SHE CAN

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Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Military Police Battalion defend against role players as part of a Populations Protection Control course at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.
Australian Army News Videos 

Ridiculous reporting on 3RAR training/news video

10/03/202310/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 12312 Views 22 Comments Population Protection Control, riot control

Daily Mail Australia newspaper published a ludicrous story this week headlined – “Outrage as the Australian Army releases a chilling

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg – Australia's first female astronaut trainee. Image supplied.
Australian News Science & Technology 

First female Aussie astronaut

10/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1729 Views 1 Comment astronaut, International Space Station, Katherine Bennell-Pegg

An Australian woman will make history as she heads to Germany for astronaut training with the European Space Agency (ESA).

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H145M helicopter with 'plug-and-play' weapon systems attached. Airbus Helicopters photo by Anthony Pecchi.
Australian Army News 

Army’s special-ops helicopter purchase cancelled

09/03/202309/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8536 Views 2 Comments

The Australian Army has reportedly cancelled its requirement for 16 light helicopters for use by Special Operations Command. FILE PHOTO:

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A Ghost Robotics unmanned ground vehicle supports Australian soldiers in clearing an enemy position. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.
News Science & Technology 

Discussion paper suggests AI may command humans on future battlefields

07/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1866 Views 0 Comments

A Monash University-led paper suggests artificial intelligences could lead armies of the future onto battlefields. FILE PHOTO: A Ghost Robotics

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The cushions of St George Church, Ypres. Photo by Michael Shave.
Poets Corner 

Cushions at St. George

05/03/2023 Mick Shave 3313 Views 0 Comments By Michael Shave

The Cushions of Saint George (and commemorations in general) There’s a little church in Ypres which commemorates our dead, So

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Life on the Line Podcast 

John Wells – Life on the Line

05/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1523 Views 0 Comments Life on the Line Podcast

This conversation is with an artillery forward observer who served in the Vietnam War. John Wells spoke to Angus Hordern

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Humanitarian aid supplies are loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster heading to Vanuatu as part of the Australian government’s response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.
ADF Australian News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

ADF responds in wake of two cyclones that hit Vanuatu

05/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1985 Views 0 Comments Vanuatu

A RAAF C-130J has arrived in Vanuatu and is conducting aerial damage assessments as part of the Australian government’s response

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RAAF Squadron Leader Keith W 'Bluey' Truscott taxiing his P-40E Kittyhawk along the Marston Mats at Milne Bay Fighter Strip #3, Milne Bay, New Guinea, Sep 1942. Photo courtesy Australian War Memorial.
Poets Corner 

The Shite Hawks of Milne Bay

03/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3458 Views 0 Comments By Tomas 'Paddy' Hamilton

Back in 1942, things looked pretty grim The enemy was at Australia’s door, our chances seemed so thin Britain was

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The Australian Army Banner takes post during the 2nd Health Brigade Transfer of Authority parade at Victoria Barracks, Sydney. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Army News 

New brigade raised in Army

03/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2532 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Brigade

For the first time in its 122 year history, the Australian Army now has a dedicated health brigade to ensure

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The Roulettes at Wings Over Illawarra 2016. Photo by Brian Hartigan
Australian News What's on... 

Big changes to Wings Over Illawarra under new management

03/03/202303/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2697 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Wings Over Illawarra

AMDA Foundation Limited – the organiser of the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria – will become the new operator of

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The bridge of ADV Cape Otway. Photo by Norman Long.
Royal Australian Navy 

CONTACT fan tours ADV Cape Otway

02/03/202305/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1694 Views 0 Comments Cape-class Patrol Boat

A CONTACT fan visited HMAS Cairns on a recent open day and very kindly sent us the attached photos of

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