SAAB delivers deployable hospitals
Saab Australia has formally delivered Australia’s newest deployable military hospitals to the Australian Defence Force. FILE PHOTO: A Role 2
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Counter-drone tech tested on Aussie exercise
Defensive anti-drone technology was put to the test by soldiers deployed on Exercise Austral Shield 2026 in Weipa, far-north Queensland.
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Defence orders more Aussie-made helmets
Victorian company Aquaterro has been contracted to supply and refurbish combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force. CAPTION: Australian Army
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Service newspapers chopped in half
The newspapers of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force have had their publication frequency chopped
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Austral Shield responds to homeland security contingencies
Exercise Austral Shield brought together Australian Defence Force personnel, other government agencies and security partners in a continent-wide rehearsal for
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Survey shines light on Australia’s view of ADF
The UNSW Canberra War Studies Research Group has recently completed a survey of attitudes towards the Australian Defence Force. Led by Dr Richard Dunley and Dr Nicole
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Service to mark 25 years since start of Afghanistan campaign
A national commemoration service will be held in Canberra on Sunday, 11 October 2026 to honour the service and sacrifice
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New Chief of Defence Force
After nearly 50 years of service, Admiral David Johnston handed over command of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to Admiral
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International team blows WWII-era explosives in PNG
Six New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel were part of a multinational effort in Papua New Guinea to destroy about
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Beach survey teams assess new tech
Defence scientists are working closely with the Australian Defence Force to strengthen Army’s ability to operate in coastal areas. CAPTION:
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OneSKY mega-delay remains ‘a concern’
Defence convened a Project of Concern Summit in Canberra this week to discuss the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System
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Govt’s new announcement on 155mm production
The Albanese Government has finally signed a $72 million contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new forging capability
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Australia moving Ukraine trainers to Poland
Australian Defence Force personnel will henceforth train Ukrainian soldiers in Poland as part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s
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Australians continue to train Ukrainians
Trench lines stretch across the training area as drones buzz overhead – a constant reminder that modern warfare demands more
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New medal for Timor vets
The Australian Government has accepted a generous offer from the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta to
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New Secretary of Defence
“I am pleased to announce I intend to recommend to the Governor-General that she appoint Ms Meghan Quinn as Secretary of
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Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy
A bigger, stronger and more lethal Defence Force is better placed to defend Australia and its interests, according to Chief
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New ADF leaders announced
The Australian government today announced a number of senior command changes within the Australian Defence Force. Subject to the Governor
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Army reservist charged with breaching Defence legislation after allegedly fighting in Ukraine
An Australian Army reservist was scheduled to face Adelaide Magistrates Court on 7 April 2026, charged with breaching Defence legislation
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Defence project powers waste-to-energy innovation
A new multi-state research collaboration is advancing innovative waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions to support Defence operations across northern Australia. CAPTION: A
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