Diggers train first Ukrainian recruits
The Australian contingent deployed on Operation Kudu has taken responsibility for its first company of Ukrainian recruits, as part of
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A fresh start for aviator training
Our newest aviators will receive a modernised and streamlined introduction to Air Force starting this year, with both 1 Recruit
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More grunt for Growlers
Vital upgrades to Air Force’s fleet of electronic aircraft and associated ranges will strengthen Australia’s electronic attack capability. CAPTION: Air
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Base services to be transformed
Services to Defence bases and establishments around the country are set to improve through the next generation of contracts. CAPTION:
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Flood devastated community praises Defence support
A small group of Fitzroy Crossing residents evacuated to Broome for their safety returned to their homes for the first
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Navy divers safeguard popular site
Navy clearance divers have protected a marine park in the Jervis Bay area after removing and disposing of unexploded ordnance
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Teachers flown home in time for school
Teachers from flood-affected Fitzroy Crossing were airlifted home from Broome to open the school gates for the new school year.
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Big gun with an even bigger story
Firing 300kg shells more than 25km, this astonishing piece of hardware is described as the finest trophy captured by any
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Digital shipyard tool boosts program
BAE Systems Maritime Australia, who will deliver nine state-of-the-art Hunter-class frigates for Navy, have further enhanced the shipbuilding process by
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DPM/MinDef visits Aussie troops training Ukrainians
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong yesterday visited Australian soldiers
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Darwin-based soldiers face frosty conditions on Ukrainian training mission
Australia’s contingent of soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), have arrived in the UK for Operation Kudu,
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RAAF sends Spartan contingent to Cope North 2023
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed one C-27J Spartan aircraft and personnel to participate in Exercise Cope North in
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Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment
Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for
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Online exhibition tugs at the heartstrings
Never-before-seen footage of stranded asylum seekers being rescued amid storm-driven surf is just one of the items on display in
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Army airlift for hungry cattle
What was a river became a 50km wide stretch of water threatening the lives of thousands of cattle in the
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ADF participation in Townsville’s Australia Day celebrations
Guns blasted from the hilltops, flags flew, soldiers marched, the band played and guests were welcomed with a warm respect
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Navy’s trade pathways well engineered
While the Navy’s modern ships, equipment and overall capability are an attraction for people interested in engineering trades and vocations,
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ADF personnel honoured
A leader in the response to the COVID-19 crisis and a long-serving rear admiral are among the Defence personnel recognised
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Splash of Red (Beret) and guns in Sydney’s Australia Day
The Australian Defence Force put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. CAPTION: Gunners from the 9th
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Army choppers take evacuated residents home
Two weeks after being evacuated from rising flood waters, residents of Noonkanbah in Western Australia were returned to their homes
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