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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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
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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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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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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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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Retrospective medals for Fleet Air Arm
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been recognised for its contribution to Operation Bursa with the awarding of the Australian Service
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Five more COVID-19 cases in Defence
Defence added one new case of COVID-19 ‘overseas’ and one in NSW on Thursday, followed by one ‘overseas’ and two in Queensland on Friday.
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House of Reps agrees to look at Mil-law reform petition
A petition to reform redress-of-grievance and inquiry frameworks in Defence will be looked at in the Federal Parliament committee system.
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Three new cases of COVID-19 in Defence
Defence added three new cases of COVID-19 today – all being added to the ‘overseas’ tally, which now climbs to 80.
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Pair provide mental health support after helicopter crash
Two Australian personnel deployed with Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) late last year provided mental health support to Australian and
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Globemaster delivers fire retardant to Western Australia
The ADF has supported the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services by delivering urgently needed fire retardant from NSW.
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Soldiers blitz widow’s backyard
Army reservists from the 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), rolled up their sleeves on December 12 to
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ADF up to the challenges of 2020
Last year was difficult and disruptive for our nation and was a defining year for Defence. FILE PHOTO: By Leading Seaman
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Suicide Commissioner publishes past-suicides reports
Suicide prevention commissioner Bernadette Boss asked Defence, DVA and IGADF for reports on past suicides – and published the answers.
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Cyber teams put their skills to the test
A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth
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COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation
About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases
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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker’s military career. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air
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Sporting chance to honour those on front line
ADF members last month took part in a sports festival that honoured all those who have been on the front
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Testing times for pioneer pilot
When former Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.
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