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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Armoured Regiment talks to a British Army soldier from 2nd Battalion, Royal Yorkshire Regiment, about emerging technologies during Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PCC5) in Fort Irwin, California, 9 March 2025. Photo by Corporal Nakia Chapman.
Letters to the Editor 

Open letter to CO and RSM, 1st Armoured Regiment

19/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 12655 Views 31 Comments

Dear Commanding Officer and RSM, 1st Armoured Regiment You may not be aware, but the Army and (surprisingly) the Armoured

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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 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1388 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 1844 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 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1848 Views 3 Comments

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 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1732 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 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1701 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 2278 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 1550 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 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6033 Views 2 Comments

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 2691 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 2615 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

06/06/202511/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 553 Views 0 Comments