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David Savage, right, lies injured on the ground after the blast that nearly killed him in the Chora Valley, Afghanistan, in 2012. Photo supplied by David Savage to the ABC.

Civilian wounded in Afghanistan tells ABC the ADF blamed him in ‘coverup’

03/12/201903/12/2019 Brian Hartigan 750 Views 0 Comments

Tonight at 7.30 on the ABC, reporter Dylan Welch will present a story in which he claims that an ADF

Soldiers from the 2RAR mentor soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines on weapon-handling drills in Pagadian, Philippines. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

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Augury-Philippines transitions to higher level

02/12/2019 Brian Hartigan 291 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force has taken the next step in its enduring relationship with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

A New Zealand Defence Force firefighter works to control bush fires near Wauchope, New South Wales. NZDF photo.

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NZ Defence firefighters on Oz bushfire front lines

26/11/201929/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 511 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand Defence Force firefighters are currently working in Australia to help control bushfires spreading across New South Wales and

Australian soldiers march with packs at the Royal Australian School of Infantry in Singleton. Photo by Sergeant Janine Fabre.

ADF Australian News

ADA wins load-carriage contract extension

22/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 1078 Views 0 Comments

Victoria-based company Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has been awarded a contract to supply the Australian Defence Force with additional load-carriage equipment.

Japanese and Australian soldiers fire artillery in Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.

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Australia and Japan strengthen military ties

20/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 540 Views 0 Comments

The Minister of Defense of Japan, Mr. Kono Taro, and Australian Minister for Defence, Senator Linda Reynolds, committed to driving

Philippine Army solider Sergeant Sonny Casuga practices urban combat techniques with Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, at Capinpin, Philippines, as part of Operation Augury. Photo by Corporal Kyle Jenner.

ADF Australian News Operations Pacific

Australia enhances Philippines training efforts

17/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 595 Views 0 Comments

Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana have announced that Australia will transition

Lance Corporal Andrew Friedmann delivers a classroom lesson at 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, Robertson Barracks. Photo by Craftsman Priyantha Malavi Arachchi. (Photo digitally modified by CONTACT)

ADF Australian News

New transition services to ease post-ADF employment

15/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 344 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force members leaving full-time service should be better supported during transition and into new employment under a new

ACT Rural Fire Service firefighters board a RAAF Boeing Business Jet, on their way to help fight raging bushfires near Port Macquarie. Photo by Sergeant Ray Vance.

ADF Australian News

Local commanders authorised to assist in fire emergencies

11/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 363 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has written to the Chief of the Defence Force regarding support that the ADF is

A RAAF C-130J Hercules loads South Australian fire fighting deploying to northern New South Wales. Photo by Corporal Bill Solomou.

ADF Australian News

RAAF supporting civilian firefighter deployments

10/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 317 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force is working with emergency services to support firefighting efforts in north-eastern New South Wales. CAPTION: A

Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment onboard a 6th Aviation Regiment Black Hawk. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.

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New medal for special ops

07/11/201907/11/2019 Brian Hartigan 3250 Views 10 Comments

A new medallic award will be issued to members of the Australian special forces for qualifying service on special operations

ADF Australian News Veterans

Military compensation commission gets COMCARE appointee

30/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 571 Views 0 Comments

Current Chief Executive Officer of Comcare, Sue Weston, has today been appointed as a part-time member of the Military Rehabilitation

Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets take off at Avalon, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

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New app digitises aviation regs

29/10/201929/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 503 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s Department of Defence has partnered with Australia’s leading app developer, Elegant Media, to create an online platform to store,

Defence Reserves Support Council – disbanded after 42 years.

ADF Australian News

Defence Reserves Support Council to be abolished

28/10/201928/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 738 Views 3 Comments

The existing Defence Reserves Support Council (DRSC), which has provided strong support to employers and reservists for the past 42 years,

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Boeing opens battlespace-comms test facility

28/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 492 Views 0 Comments

Boeing Defence Australia opened a new $7.5 million world-class assembly and test facility at Wacol, Brisbane today, to test new

Able Seaman Samuel Day prepares to conduct a scuba dive during the inagural Australian Defence Force Scuba Diver Course held at HMAS Penguin, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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ADF diver training now tri-service

28/10/2019 Brian Hartigan 1515 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds yesterday congratulated graduates from the Australian Defence Force Diving School’s first tri-service diver course. CAPTION: