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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Thought provoking
Rebuilding Australia through improving Defence preparedness
Professor Geoffrey Blainey posits Australia was better prepared to help confront the challenge facing the Empire in 1914 at the
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The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force
The Weaponisation of Toys and Implications for the Air Force Ryan Hodson Australian Defence Force The ‘poor man’s air force‘
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Offer of soup for Ukrainian trainees
Dear Folks. Does anyone have contacts in or with the Operation Kudu folk in the UK (see below reference) or
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Australian Army bases need to be strategically located
Strategically locating army basеs in a country as vast as Australia involves a complеx process that considers several factors, including
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Breaking the stigma of PTSD
Sergeant Andrew Summers, of 2 Operational Conversion Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW, is an example of how proactive
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Why Defence needs to think more like a startup
By Mark Fortugno, WithYouWithMe This year has taught us that we cannot be complacent in funding our defence sectors—one need
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Why are RSL clubs privately owned and no longer support veterans?
The above question – or questions – was asked by a CONTACT fan. But let’s break it down… Are RSL
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Acrostic Fire & Movement
An Acrostic to do With Minor Tactics And some advice. Fighting needs a certain care, Its conduct ruled by those
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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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Ukraine’s Department of Military Training turns 95
In solidarity with current Ukrainians fighting for their independence, following article is poignant. STORY BY: O.O. Tsarenok, reserve colonel, head
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A Good War?
I am that most embarrassing phenomena, an Australian Infantryman who didn’t see active service. I was inculcated at 17, but nothing happened.
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Book Review – Semut by Christine Helliwell
One of the ongoing ironies of war is that it has been and remains a catalyst for great literature. Semut
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IT’S TIME FOR OUR ELECTED CAESAR TO ACT
Like many Australians, I have great empathy for COs, their officers and NCOs slowly being stripped of authority, smothered by Canberra.
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Anti-ADF Sentiment – Echoes of The Past
We are entering a new era of defence bashing – society may be on a path that we have seen before that lead to negative impacts for defence.
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Stand tall for ADF PTS reform
The following is a keynote address given by Dr Kay Danes at the launch of a ‘Stand Tall for PTS’
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What we don’t know about P-8A Poseidon is somehow comforting
The government recently announced that it was buying two extra P-8A Poseidon long-range, armed, maritime search, reconnaissance (and attack) aircraft
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War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – PART II
Part II of a two-part essay titled War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – the trial of
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War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – PART I
Hereafter follows Part I of a two-part essay titled War crimes and the sanctity of the rule of law – the
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