Gadgets and gismos – if it’s in a Marvel movie, Defence is thinking about it
While flying battle suits, swarms of combat drones and advanced AI are exciting on the big screen, ADF is actually looking at similar concepts.
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General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Defence’s COVID-19 stats on the rise again
Following more than two weeks of no new COVID-19 cases in the ADF, the spell has well and truly been broken with four new cases in as many days.
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ADF’s COVID-19 up by three – one in Australia
The ADF’s accumulating total number of COVID-19 infections to strike our military has been increased by three – one of which was contracted in Australia.
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Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June
Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020.
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CSC offering free on-line superannuation webinars
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation has shifting all superannuation education and information sessions online in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Defence participating in Year 13 Online Expo
ADF is participating in the Year 13 Online Expo all this week to interact with approximately 100,000 school leavers and job seekers from across Australia.
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Changes to Military Super and DHOAS pass parliament
Changes to ADF Super and the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) eligibility criteria were passed through parliament today.
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Defence-estate works released to bolster economy
The government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the
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Defence-organised supply-chain hackathon
Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces will host a joint hackathon to identify opportunities to strengthen sovereign supply chains this weekend.
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Remember military nurses on International Nurses Day
On International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the contribution of nurses to the safety of our country through times of conflict and in peacetime.
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Cubic Defence Australia wins $5million comms contract in Townsville
A Townsville-based company whose workforce is primarily composed of veterans has secured a $5million contract to deliver training services for the ADF.
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Aus/NZ Defence ministers teleconference
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation on both sides of the Tasman and in our Pacific neighbourhood.
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ADF COVID-19 cases continue to fade
The number of cases of COVID-19 that hit ADF members has remained steady for a full week, while those who have officially recovered has risen to 37.
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ADF contact tracing hailed a great success in Victoria
Australian Defence Force personnel in Victoria have completed their supporting role with the Department of Health and Human Services contact tracing team.
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Defence seeking LAND 125 industry partner
Defence is seeking an industry partner to provide prime-vendor services for acquisition, integration and support on the Integrated Soldier System project.
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Modified Marine rotation to proceed in Darwin
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today announced that a modified Marine Rotational Force – Darwin rotation would proceed later this
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Minister launches Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2030
Defence Science and Technology Group has unveiled a new plan for collaborative mission-directed research to ensure ADF maintains a capability edge.
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Defence playing fast and loose with COVID-19 figures
On its laughingly titled ‘Latest updates’ page, clearly marked Friday 1 May 2020, Defence increased its COVID-19 tally twice over the weekend.
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COVID-19 in ADF – total 40 – recovered 34
Defence published a second update yesterday – which CONTACT missed because they didn’t change the photo – showing 40 total cases and 34 recovered.
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Babcock Lockheed Martin team to deliver HF comms for ADF
Babcock Australasia and Lockheed Martin Australia have announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to deliver world-leading High Frequency (HF)
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