Is 3 Brigade a Fully Capable and Equipped Armoured Brigade?
A recent radio broadcast emphasised that Australia is fully equipped and prepared to fight from and defend its northern bases,
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Why is 1st Armoured Regiment Still an RAAC Unit?
The Chief of Army has stripped 1 Armd Regt of its tanks, reduced it in size by two thirds, and
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Comments on the Demise of 1st Armoured Regiment
A number of articles have been published in Contact Magazine as part of a campaign to have 1st Armoured Regiment
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First responders in seaborne damage control drills
HMAS Canberra crew became their own first responders in damage control exercises off the coast of NSW, en route to
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World War 2 aviators laid to rest after eight decades
The remains of two aviators from 100 Squadron Beaufort A9-186 were laid to rest in a moving committal service on
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Emotional trip south for Indigenous soldiers
Canberra did not put on its best to welcome Arianna and Irwin Yunkaporta – the two Army Reserve soldiers from
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CONTACT paper issues 1-40 for sale
I have for sale, CONTACT magazines issues 1 to 40, in excellent condition. They were bought new and stored in
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Are Tanks Obsolete?
A video is circulating, the proposition of which is that the tank is dead. Drones and anti-tank missiles, coupled with
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RAAF honours WW2 veteran, community stalwart
Flight Lieutenant (retd) Brian Winspear, who died aged 104, has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service, post-war contributions to
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Permanent commando memorial unveiled
A permanent memorial to the leaders of 1 Commando Company has been dedicated at the site of the unit’s original
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State Funeral honours veteran of WWII
The City of Perth stood still on the morning of Saturday May 10, to honour a fallen hero who, while
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Family of war-time hero receives replica medals
A new set of Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s war medals has been presented to his family after burglars stole
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Extension for gunners’ national memorial
Plans are under way to extend the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) National Memorial to recognise the service and sacrifice of
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Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V
May 18 marked five years since HMAS Sydney V was formally brought into service – the first Australian ship since
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Army mobile surgery unit agile on Ex Balikatan
An Australian Army medical team performed critical surgery under general anaesthesia overseas thanks to a new capability provided by the
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Defence Open Day’s Purpose
Dear Contact Editor. Open days such as at Simpson Barracks are always thought provokers for some visitors, civilians, but it
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What Will the Chief of Army’s Reply be?
The following is the letter I sent to Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on 10 May 2025: “Dear General, I have
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Federation Star crowns remarkable RAAF career
Wing Commander Robyne Green has been awarded a Federation Star in recognition of her extraordinary 40 years of service to
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School of Health embraces triservice challenge
Of the five training establishments under Army Logistic Training Centre, none have embraced the Joint environment more than the ADF
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ADF commemorates VE Day in London
More than 1000 service personnel, including members of the Australian Defence Force marched through London to commemorate the 80th anniversary
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