Helicopters vital in delivery of supplies to Fiji
HMAS Adelaide’s embarked MRH-90 Taipan helicopters played a vital role in delivering much-needed supplies to Fijian communities that had been
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$1 billion for early development of advanced guided missiles
The govt will invest $1 billion to commence development of advanced guided missiles to enhance Australia’s maritime security.
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Sailor explains intricacies of amphibious landings
HMAS Adelaide showcased its sophisticated amphibious deployment systems during Operation Fiji Assist, transporting more than 400 tonnes of disaster relief supplies from
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Trainees complete qualifications fast while showing initiative
Navy marine technicians serving in NUSHIP Supply have been praised for how quickly they completed their trade qualifications, particularly as
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The future of robotics and autonomous systems
The crystal ball is a little clearer for Defence’s logistics elements and those involved in robotics and autonomous systems with
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New specialist reservists to inject critical capability
Air Force welcomed 18 new specialist reservists late last year as they completed their initial induction course at RAAF Base
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Strict testing proved aid capability during pandemic
Operation Fiji Assist and HMAS Adelaide have shown the ADF can still provide international humanitarian disaster relief even in a pandemic.
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Providing fresh water to Fijian communities
Army engineers used a heavy-water production plant to assist Fijians after more than 130,000 were left without potable water after a cyclone.
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Memorial service honours peacekeeper
A memorial service was held in Lebanon on 18 January to honour Australian Army Captain Peter McCarthy who was killed
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Local’s crucial role in Japanese asteroid sample recovery
Air Force Test Ranges Directorate Trial Manager Andy Searle had a crucial role in securing the second asteroid sample to be brought to earth.
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Indigenous sailors on board with program
The latest recruits in the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) graduated at HMAS Cairns late last year.
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Should Australia have a ‘Purple Heart’-type award?
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will consider recognition for members of the ADF injured, wounded or killed in service.
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Defcon Technologies joins Team Lynx
Canberra-based Defcon Technologies Group have joined as intercom supplier for Rheinmetall’s Team Lynx for LAND 400 Phase 3.
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150th COVID-19 case recorded by Defence
Defence rounded its confirmed COVID-19 case numbers to an even 150 today by adding one more to the ‘overseas’ subtotal.
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Here’s how Defence records its own COVID-19 cases
Rather than ‘make up’ a few lines to tell you about yesterday’s new ADF COVID cases, I thought I’d show you the lack of info I actually get.
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30th anniversary Op Desert Storm
AWM has marked the 30th anniversary of the start of Operation Desert Storm, the military response to Iraq’s illegal occupation of Kuwait.
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Two more ADF COVID-19 cases ‘overseas’
The Australian Defence Force added two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total of cases to 147. Today’s
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HMAS Adelaide crew proud of Fiji cyclone mission
ADF and Fiji’s Military Forces’ logistics teams ensured vital supplies got to the thousands of people who needed after the cyclone in Fiji.
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Anniversary of Mallacoota evacuation
When bushfires cut off a coastal Victorian hamlet, “the largest civilian maritime evacuation in our nations history” was launched 1 year ago.
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Submariner awards recognise achievements
The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. CAPTION:
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