RAN buys 12 extra ‘Romeo’ helicopters
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a firm fixed-price contract to produce an additional 12 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters
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Australian Army’s massive reorg was actually announced
Dear Editor, Your recent article titled “Big [unannounced] changes for brigades, regiments and battalions in NT and SA” seems to
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Commonwealth contingent proud to march at Queen’s funeral
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel have completed their farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London overnight,
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World First Veteran Lifesaving team heads to Italy for World Championships
On Sunday 18th September at South Coogee Beach, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minster for Veterans & Defence Personnel, and Co-Chair of
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Multinational shoot-house exercise in Fiji’s new Blackrock Camp
United States, Fijian, New Zealand, Australian soldiers and British Gurkhas trained each other over new strategies to enter a shoot
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Four more F-35s delivered to Australia
Exercise Lightning Ferry 22-3 was conducted from 24 August to 2 September 2022, seeing the arrival of four more F-35A
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ADF UK contingent meet new Prince of Wales
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their gratitude to Australian Defence Force members training for Monday’s funeral service
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ADF and NZDF rehearse for Queen’s funeral
Forty Australian Defence Force and 24 New Zealand Defence Force personnel will represent our Southern Hemisphere nations in the United
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ADF assistance for PNG elections concludes
Australia’s operation to support Papua New Guinea’s 2022 national election has now concluded. FILE PHOTO (June 2022): Australian Defence Force
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Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unveiled
Northrop Grumman today unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft with a ceremony at its high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) aircraft production
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Big [unannounced] changes for brigades, regiments and battalions in NT and SA
For some, this year’s exercise may be the last time they fight alongside armour in the Top End. CAPTION: Australian
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Adrian Talbot – Life on the Line
Angus Hordern interviews Australian veteran of the British Royal Marine Commandos, Adrian Talbot. Adrian is an Australian who, while living
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Exercise Pitch Black 22 ends in NT
Exercise Pitch Black 2022 concluded yesterday, following three weeks of successful training by Australian and international military aircraft in the
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New Zealand Defence Force marks passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Buckingham Palace released a statement just after 6:30pm local time on Thursday 8 September 2022 – 3:30am Friday in Sydney
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Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Buckingham Palace released a statement just after 6:30pm local time on Thursday 8 September 2022 – 3:30am Friday in Sydney
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RAAF Amberley air show tickets – SOLD OUT
According to the RAAF web site, ticket sales for the Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo over the weekend of 29 and
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Making two special gifts for Ireland
It has been three years since I’ve visited me Mammy in Ireland – because of COVID. But, the borders are open
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Is the Veterans’ Covenant MIA?
Formally introduced in November 2019, the Veterans’ Covenant promised to be a practical demonstration of respect and recognition for veterans’
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RSL Veterans’ Employment Program – Helping our community find meaningful and rewarding work
It is well understood that the transition period from service into civilian life and the process of reestablishing a new
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Brisbane – are you ready for Riverfire?
The Australian Defence Force will feature in a number of flying displays in this year’s Riverfire in Brisbane. DATE:
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