RAAF’s secret selection criteria for new drone revealed
CAPTION: MQ-9B SkyGuardian seen flying into a pretty sunset with, to the relief of many RAAF officers, not a single
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STOP PRESS – RAAF C-130J armed with lasers!!!
Defence image digital altered by CONTACT Yes – that headline is click bait. So sue me 😉 But wait
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I got (and broke) my new lapel pin
I got the new Veteran’s Covenant and Lapel Pin in the mail yesterday. The postman came to the door, because
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A story from a bridge too far
Here is an amusing story about a fellow I spoke with last week, (who will remain nameless). This story could
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‘New rifle for ADF’ – reports over-hyped?
Recent media reports about a new weapon for the ADF, which is more lethal and more accurate than previous rifles,
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DRUMBEAT by Holyoake praised in evaluation
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently funded Holyoake to develop a customised DRUMBEAT veterans program in collaboration with veterans and
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Using science to tackle tinnitus
An ENT specialist doctor in Adelaide has designed treatment for tinnitus sufferers using digital technology. Tinnitus is a sound you
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When capability overrides supportability – project disappointment
Submitted ‘thought piece’… (Image supplied by Beca) When it comes to military procurement, acquisition leads often focus on buying as
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Still no delivery date on Covenant/Lapel Pin (unrelated to CONTACT subscription)
CONTACT is often asked “where’s my bloody lapel pin”, as if we were responsible for delivery. I kid you not.
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Did PM make Clayton’s announcement on ‘new’ Middle East mission?
This morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, supported by Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds made an announcement
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Did our minister use Wikipedia to research Vietnam Veterans’ Day?
Today Australians across the country are encouraged to commemorate the service of all those who served in the Vietnam War
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DANGER CLOSE – The Battle of Long Tan – review
WOW – a proper, PROPER, war movie. From go whoah, DANGER CLOSE – The Battle of Long Tan is all
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Introducing our new Advertising Sales Manager
CONTACT has great pleasure in introducing Rod Watts as our new Advertising Sales Manager. Rod is a professional in the
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My new favourite lens
I got a new lens – a Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS III USM – and she’s a beast. I got this
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A Legend would be Born – by Jim Poland
We hit the beaches early, rowed in through the waves Looked for cover that wasn’t there Saw the wounded piling
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POSITION VACANT – Advertising Sales Manager
CONTACT is seeking an Advertising Sales Manager to manage all aspects of advertising sales and advertising-client relations, in our multi-platform,
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MY OPINION – Royal Commission into Veteran suicide rate in Australia
I’m known to have an opinion or three – and this issue of a “Royal Commission into Veteran suicide rates
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Soldier – by Geoffrey Prior
You were young, Aching to be old Put your boots on To be told Hang in soldier God be
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Editor reflects on encounters with Sir Peter Cosgrove
FILE PHOTO (December(?) 1999): Major General Peter Cosgrove is whisked ashore from HMAS Melbourne in Dili Harbour after a
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Chester fudging figures on MyService
Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester recently put out a press release claiming that more than 75,000 veterans are
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