Graduate forum to address key industry challenges
Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and the Australian Council of
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General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Striking in a new way
It’s the ADF’s newest joint warfighting concept and it’s on show at this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) in a
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Talisman Sabre stomachs won’t growl
As Patriot surface-to-air missile fuel burnt bright against the blue sky of Shoalwater Bay, cooking fuel in the Camp Growl kitchen
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Demonstrating a show of force
During rehearsal day for the Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) show-of-force demonstration, Australian and US batteries mixed their gunner teams for a fire
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Troops in awe of Patriot firepower display
Described as “lethal and powerful” by the US soldiers who operate it, the MIM-104 Patriot gained a local reputation after
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Welcome to Country for Talisman Sabre participants
It was a new experience for many international military personnel who gathered in anticipation for the traditional Welcome to Country
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Sabre drawn, troops ready for action
The Talisman ‘Sabre’ has been drawn in Townsville, Queensland, for Australia’s largest bilateral training activity with the United States. CAPTION:
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Ex Talisman Sabre 2021 officially launched
Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the United States (US), Exercise Talisman Sabre, has officially commenced for 2021 with the opening
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ADF there to help after storms, COVID-19
ADF personnel have been busy helping Victorian communities affected by last month’s storms and supporting the state government’s response to
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide established
Today the government has formally established a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide following approval by the Governor-General.
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Peacekeeping in Korea continues
Australia’s Operation Linesmen contingent assisting Headquarters, United Nations Command and the UN Command Military Armistice Commission (UNCMAC) continues to build
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Darren Chester sacked from Vet Affairs/Defence Personnel
Darren Chester has been sacked as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel in Barnaby Joyces’ reshuffle.
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Defence base visits improve relationships
Foreign military officials have visited various sites across the Northern Territory and South Australia as part of the Service Attachés
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ADF assistance to Victoria after storm
A mid-June severe weather event has left a trail of destruction across a wide area of regional Victoria that not
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Defence Community Organisation will change its name
On July 1, Defence Community Organisation (DCO) will change its name to Defence Member Family and Support (DMFS) Branch. CAPTION:
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Movie star at Darwin family day
Hundreds of Defence members and their families got to meet a Hollywood movie star up close during a Defence Community
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Parliamentarians experience service life
Four federal Members of Parliament recently received an insight into the hidden life of submariners as part of the ADF
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Townsville women wooed by helicopter flight
There was excitement on the faces of 10 Defence Force Recruiting candidates as they walked through the hot exhaust and
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Paving the way for transformation
The Defence senior leadership group has heard first-hand about some of the innovation taking place in the organisation from those
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Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recognised 1190 Australians, including 33 recipients in the Military Division and 71 military medals.
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