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Australian Army soldiers carry their gear off a landing zone during Exercise Crocodile Response at Point Fawcett, Northern Territory. Story byLieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg.
ADF Overseas 

Interoperability HADR than a Crocodile Response

08/06/202116/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2026 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force and Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) honed their interoperability during a recent Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster

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An Australian Army physical training instructor takes candidates through a warm-up before starting the Special Forces Entry Test at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, on Monday, 01 March 2021. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomwan Jacquelline Forrester.
ADF Australian Army Videos 

Special forces candidates tested

08/06/202114/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 5945 Views 7 Comments

In a display of strength, skill and stamina, more than 50 ADF personnel – including several females – were put

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Defence scientist, Dr Brodie McDonald has been awarded the 2021 Land Forces Young Innovator award.
ADF Science & Technology 

Armour expert takes out Young Innovator Award

04/06/202110/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments

A ballistic and blast armour expert who has developed a way to accurately predict the performance of armour systems on

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ADF News Veterans 

Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria

03/06/202103/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2906 Views 2 Comments

More than 300,000 additional current and former Australian Defence Force members including reservists and peacekeepers can now access all-inclusive home

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ADF Health and Wellbeing Veterans 

Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge opened in Brisbane

03/06/202105/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2163 Views 0 Comments

Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes

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2RAR soldiers depart the well deck of USS Green Bay in combat rubber raiding craft during Talisman Saber 17. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Myers.
ADF News Talisman Sabre 

Foreign troops arriving for Talisman Sabre

02/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3088 Views 1 Comment Talisman Sabre 2021

International forces participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre will arrive into Australia throughout June and July.

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Land Forces 2021 in Brisbane from 1 to 3 June will go ahead as planned – except for people who have been in Victoria in the past 14 days.
ADF Australian News 

Land Forces expo going ahead despite COVID lockdown

27/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2485 Views 0 Comments

Land Forces 2021 in Brisbane from 1 to 3 June will go ahead as planned – except for people who have been in Victoria in the past 14 days.

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Defence scientists are helping to keep children safe by harnessing the power of facial-recognition technology. Photo by Getty Images.
ADF News Science & Technology 

Protecting children by enhancing facial recognition

27/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1878 Views 0 Comments

Defence’s ground-breaking biometrics research is being used to combat serious crimes against children. CAPTION: Defence scientists are helping to keep children

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The robotic arm of the Semi-automated Explosive Ordnance Inerting Capability and the filtered catch-buckets that collect the extracted material.
ADF Health and Wellbeing News Science & Technology 

Technicians win safety award

27/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2087 Views 0 Comments

Defence technicians who ensure military equipment is safe by removing explosive material have been recognised at the 2021 Comcare National Work

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Indigenous representative of the Yuggara and Chepara people Derek Sandy performs a smoking ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.
ADF News 

Defence celebrates National Reconciliation Week

27/05/202103/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1849 Views 0 Comments

Defence is an ongoing supporter of National Reconciliation Week, and celebrates annually from May 27 – June 3. CAPTION: Indigenous

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Commander Headquarters 1 Division and Deployable Joint Force Headquarters Major General Jake Ellwood addresses personnel at Exercise Polygon Wood. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.
ADF News 

Joint force hits the mark during exercise

27/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1497 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers, sailors and aviators from the Brisbane based Deployable Joint Forces Headquarters (DJFHQ) were put through the paces recently during

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Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Duntroon Health Centre, Canberra. Photo by Jay Cronan.
ADF Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Defence bosses roll up sleeves for vaccine rolls out

27/05/202101/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2088 Views 0 Comments

Key Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and have encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to

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A traditional smoking ceremony has cleansed the site of the $31 million Land 400 Armoured Vehicle Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
ADF Australian Army News Sovereign industry 

Construction starts on Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack

25/05/202129/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2166 Views 0 Comments

Works have begun on the three-storey Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.

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Moog Australia Managing Director, Bryan O'Connor, left, Victorian Defence Industry Advocate John O'Callaghan, centre, and Director General Joint Strike Fighter Air Commodore Damien Keddie, right, at Factory Four in Heatherton, Victoria. Story by Lawrence Dutrieux.
ADF Sovereign industry 

New facility to boost ADF capabilities

25/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1628 Views 0 Comments

Defence and industry collaboration has been showcased again this month with the official opening of Moog Australia’s new $2 million facility

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Members of the Service Attaches and Advisors Group during their tour of the Navy School of Survivability and Ship Safety in Jervis Bay, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.
ADF Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Tour of Navy bases fosters international ties

25/05/202125/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1786 Views 0 Comments

Foreign military officials visited Navy establishments in April as part of an international engagement program that aims to foster ties.

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Private Kiara Hawkins from the Australian Defence Force Woman's Rugby League team charges the hit pads during a training session at Leslie Patrick Park in Arana Hills, Brisbane. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Steve Thomson.
ADF News 

ADFRL Women do well in four-day comp

25/05/202127/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1532 Views 0 Comments

Australian Defence Force Rugby League women’s side went into the 2021 Harvey Norman National Championships as an ‘unknown’ – and did well.

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Terms of Reference
ADF News Veterans 

RSL outlines its submission on suicide Royal Commission ToRs

24/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1701 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

RSL has outlined its submission on the themes for consultation on the Terms of Reference for the suicide Royal Commission.

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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Terms of Reference
ADF News Veterans 

Public input to Royal Commission Terms of Reference closed

22/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1615 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

More than 1400 pieces of written feedback that will inform the Terms of Reference for the suicide Royal Commission were received by DVA.

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'woke agenda' in Defence banned
ADF News 

Minister bans ‘woke agenda’ in Defence

21/05/202122/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7500 Views 30 Comments

Minister for Defence Peter Dutton has again spoken harsh words to CDF General Angus campbell – and banned Defence’s ‘woke agenda’.

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Army recruits completing push-ups during an Accelerated Training Option Pre-Recruit Course at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Sergeant Murray Staff.
ADF News 

New recruiting services tender shortlist

20/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2060 Views 0 Comments

A short-list of respondents for the future Defence Force Recruiting Services Contract have been released, with a decision expected next year.

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