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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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
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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Interoperability HADR than a Crocodile Response
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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Special forces candidates tested
In a display of strength, skill and stamina, more than 50 ADF personnel – including several females – were put
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Armour expert takes out Young Innovator Award
A ballistic and blast armour expert who has developed a way to accurately predict the performance of armour systems on
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Defence Service Homes Insurance expands eligibility criteria
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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Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge opened in Brisbane
Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes
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Foreign troops arriving for Talisman Sabre
International forces participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre will arrive into Australia throughout June and July.
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Land Forces expo going ahead despite COVID lockdown
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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Protecting children by enhancing facial recognition
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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Technicians win safety award
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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Defence celebrates National Reconciliation Week
Defence is an ongoing supporter of National Reconciliation Week, and celebrates annually from May 27 – June 3. CAPTION: Indigenous
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Joint force hits the mark during exercise
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 bosses roll up sleeves for vaccine rolls out
Key Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and have encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to
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Construction starts on Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack
Works have begun on the three-storey Armoured Fighting Vehicles Simulation Centre at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.
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New facility to boost ADF capabilities
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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Tour of Navy bases fosters international ties
Foreign military officials visited Navy establishments in April as part of an international engagement program that aims to foster ties.
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ADFRL Women do well in four-day comp
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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RSL outlines its submission on suicide Royal Commission ToRs
RSL has outlined its submission on the themes for consultation on the Terms of Reference for the suicide Royal Commission.
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Public input to Royal Commission Terms of Reference closed
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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