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Senator Hollie Hughes participates in combat first aid training during her visit to Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

Politicians get a taste of deployment in Middle East

23/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 391 Views 0 Comments

Three Australian politicians recently experienced what life is like for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel in the Middle East.

ADF Australian News

ADF has 7 COVID-19 cases – while assisting in the fight

21/03/202022/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 1053 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence has updated its COVID-19 running total to six confirmed cases – while it also assists other government agencies deal with the emergency.

Australian Army Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles from 1st Brigade drive along the Great Northern Highway during Exercise Northern Shield 2016. Original photo by Corporal David Said – digitally altered by CONTACT.

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Fourth Australian Defence Sales Catalogue released

19/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 1173 Views 0 Comments

Melissa Price has released the fourth edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue – with PC name-change to Australian Defence Sales Catalogue.

ADF Australian News Veterans

Darren Chester thanks COAG for Suicide Commissioner endorsement

17/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 457 Views 1 Comment

Despite the vocal objections of ‘the mothers’, Minister for Veterans Affairs Darren Chester announced yesterday that the agreement by state and

The Roulettes at Wings Over Illawarra 2016. Photo by Brian Hartigan

ADF Australian News

Wings Over Illawarra air show postponed

16/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 258 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Wings Over Illawarra 2020 has been postponed in the interests of public health and because of government directives to slow the spread of COVID-19

Commander Joint Task Force 633, then Major General John Frewen, addresses Iraqi soldiers at Taji Military Complex. Photo by Able Seaman Chris Beerens.

ADF Australian News

Defence establishes a COVID-19 Task Force

16/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 994 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Three-star Lieutenant General John Frewen is leading a taskforce to ensure that the ADF is prepared to continue business in light of COVID-19.

Iraqi Army soldiers conduct a live-fire training exercise under the supervision of New Zealand Army soldiers at Taji Military Complex, Iraq. ADF photo.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

Second attack on Camp Taji

14/03/202014/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 1009 Views 0 Comments

ADF has confirmed that a rocket attack occurred at the Taji Military Complex on today at about midday local time – around 6pm Australian eastern time.

ADF Australian News

Defence records fifth COVID-19 case

14/03/202025/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 770 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

ADF has updated its COVID-19 running total to reflect that it is now dealing with 5 cases – but has changed its reporting protocol to reflect zero details.

The ADF says approximately 80 (local media say 67) riders from historical re-enactment troops ride through the streets of Brisbane to mark the 160th anniversary of the raising of the Queensland Defence Force. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

ADF Australian News Veterans

Queensland Defence Force 160th mounted parade

12/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 251 Views 0 Comments

Riders from historical re-enactment troops ride through the streets of Brisbane to mark the 160th anniversary of the raising of the Queensland Defence Force

Australian and international participants at AASAM 2013. Photo by Sergeant John Waddell.

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Has AASAM international component been cancelled?

12/03/202014/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 325 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence today issued a press release talking up AASAM20 scheduled to start tomorrow at Greenbank in Brisbane – with no international component mentioned.

ADF Australian News

Defence response to COVID-19

12/03/202014/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 427 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence says it is following guidance from the Department of Health in relation to COVID-19, with a priority on the health and wellbeing of personnel.

An Iraqi Army soldier disarms an enemy role player during a rehearsal of the Officer and Junior Leaders Course culminating activity at Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal David Said.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

Rocket attack on Australian camp in Iraq

12/03/202014/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 1627 Views 0 Comments

Defence has confirmed a rocket attack occurred at the Taji Military Camp north of Baghdad on the evening of 11 March 2020 (local time).

Australian Army Military Working Dog Handler Sergeant Stuart Conlin and his dog Trip at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra for the Military Working Dogs Memorial Dedication. Photo by Jay Cronan.

ADF Australian News

A special Trip to the Australian War Memorial

11/03/202011/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 301 Views 0 Comments

As a combat engineer and Explosive Detection Dog handler in the Australian Army, Sergeant Stuart Conlin and his Military Working Dog Trip are inseparable.

Artist's impression of the Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions forge near Maryborough, Queensland. NIOA image.

ADF Australian News Technology

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions begin construction this week

11/03/2020 Brian Hartigan 492 Views 0 Comments

BADGE Constructions will begin building Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions’ new $60m state-of-the-art munitions forging facility in the Fraser Coast region soon.