CONTACT magazine – Issue 74
CONTACT Air Land & Sea magazine issue number 74 was published on 1 June 2022 and is completely free for anyone
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
Raytheon boosts Stinger production after supplying Ukraine
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been awarded a US$624 million US Army contract to produce 1300 Stinger® missiles. US Army
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US clears Australia to buy HIMARS
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of
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ADF Equipment Reserve
I am a retired member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), a history buff and a strong supporter of Australian
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NZ sending artillery trainers to support Ukraine
As part of New Zealand’s ongoing response to the war in Ukraine, New Zealand is providing further support and personnel
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The Good Old Days
In this age when bullying is such an item of concern I cannot help smiling whenever I recall my youth
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Paul de Gelder – Life on the Line
Alex Lloyd interviews Paul de Gelder. Paul is a former Australian Army paratrooper, Navy clearance diver and survivor of the
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Defeating mortars and drones with Stryker-mounted high-energy laser
In four weeks of continuous live-fire exercises, an industry team led by Raytheon and KBR subsidiaries defeated multiple 60mm mortar
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New Zealand (and Oz) troops train with French Armed Forces New Caledonia
Soldiers of the New Zealand Army have returned to field training in the Pacific after two years spent protecting New
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Home insurance exclusively for ADF and veteran communities
Natural disasters can affect anyone, including members of the defence community, veterans and their families. On Saturday 31 October 2020,
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Free veteran and families golf day in Nowra
Invictus Australia invites serving and ex-serving Defence members and their families to participate in a free golf event on the
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Chinese intelligence ship doing nothing worth reporting off WA
Defence announced today it is aware of a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) intelligence collection vessel operating off the north-west shelf
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National Maritime Museum recruiting veteran volunteers
The Australian National Maritime Museum, in conjunction with long-term partner Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) yesterday launched an expansion of the
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INDO PACIFIC 2022 hailed BIG success
The INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition has featured the largest exhibitor turnout in the event’s 20-year history – believed to
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Rosie’s walk-in-wardrobe refurb – part 2
I didn’t think of this in the planning – but, when you build something big, heavy and awkwardly shaped in
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EOS launches new marine remote weapon station
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) today marked the official Australian launch of its R400 Marine (R400-M) remote weapon station (RWS) at
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Defence industry enthusiastically welcomed return of in-person business at INDO PACIFIC 2022 day 1
INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition at Darlin Harbour, Sydney, had a hum of anticipation yesterday as the floor opened
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Defence recruiting volunteers for Cadet leaders
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the
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Lockheed Martin sponsors Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group
The Keith Payne VC Veterans Benefit Group and Lockheed Martin Australia have launched a three-year veterans’ sponsorship to support the
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Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2022 begins
Hundreds of Australian soldiers, troops from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) and US Marines have started a major
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