Defence’s first large-scale solar power array opened
Defence has invested $4 million in a new solar power facility at the Australian Defence Satellite Communications Station near Geraldton,
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
HMAS Choules home after month in the Pacific
The Australian Defence Force’s first enhanced regional engagement activity in the Pacific for 2019 has concluded with the return of
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ADF supporting NT cyclone evacuations
The Australian Defence Force is assisting the Northern Territory government to evacuate remote communities in the path of Tropical Cyclone
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ADF support to Solomon Islands first election since RAMSI
At the request of the Solomon Islands government, the Australian Defence Force is contributing to Australia’s support to the Solomon
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Veterans’ Employment Awards 2019 winners
Nine companies and individuals who have created employment opportunities and helped demonstrate the positive contribution veterans make to Australian workplaces
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2019 Chief of the Defence Force Parade at ADFA
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell today officially welcomed the Australian Defence Force Academy’s newest members during the
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Leidos supports Windows 10 for Defence
The Department of Defence has worked in partnership with industry to develop ICT platforms to support a contemporary end user
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Ministerial Statement – [secret] joint facilities
Statement by the Minister for Defence, the Hon. Christopher Pyne, MP. Joint Facilities: Enhancing Australia’s Security and Prosperity 20-02-2019
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Canberra defence colleges merge
A new Australian War College has been established in Canberra through the amalgamation of the Australian Command and Staff College and
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Increased military activity in Western Australia
The Australian Defence Force is currently conducting training exercises over land, sea and air in Western Australia until 11 March
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Defence sells 170-hectare rifle range for $1
Defence has agreed to sell the Mount Vince Rifle Range to Mackay Regional Council, via an off-market sale process, for
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Serco to deliver ADF health-services
Serco Group plc (‘Serco’ or ‘the Group’), the international service company, through its Australian subsidiary and as sub‑contractor to Bupa
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Aussie-trained Afghan ATACs launch first night attack
The training of Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators (ATACs) by coalition forces, including Australians, is having a significant impact on Afghanistan’s
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New Chief Defence Scientist appointed
Professor Tanya Monro has been appointed Chief Defence Scientist and is due to take up her new position in March.
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30 ADF compete in European ski champs
More than 30 Australian Defence Force athletes are currently in Europe competing at the United Kingdom Armed Forces Inter-Services Snowsports
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Bupa bunts Medibank out of $billion Defence contract
In June 2012, Medibank Health Solutions (MHS) was awarded a four-year contract, worth $1.3 billion – extended for two years in 2016.
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New director Australian War Graves
Brigadier Paul Nothard will take up the role of Director of the Office of Australian War Graves from 11 January
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ManpowerGroup’s ADF-recruiting contract extended
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester today announced the signing of a two year extension to the Recruiting Services contract
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ADF buys land for new training area
Defence is one step closer to establishing a new training area in north Queensland as part of the Australia-Singapore Military
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Report on management of PFAS contamination received
Joint Media Release [unedited] THE HON MELISSA PRICE MP MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SENATOR THE HON DAVID FAWCETT ASSISTANT MINISTER
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