Confusion reigns over Defence COVID-19 numbers
Defence added two new cases of COVID-19 over this past weekend, and sort of maybe added some more this morning,
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
On first deployment – straight out of Kapooka
Private Zach Rohrlach was one of 20 soldiers who just marched out at Kapooka when they were deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist.
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Two recover from COVID-19 – Victoria still resisting help
Two more Defence cases of COVID-19 are were listed as recovered today, with no new cases of the disease reported among our armed forces.
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Defence looking for new recruiting-management contractor
Defence is seeking an industry partner to assist with recruiting, growing and reshaping the future ADF workforce from financial year 2023/24 onwards.
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Two more COVID-19 cases slipped under the radar
Defence has added two more cases of COVID-19 this morning, on their ‘daily updates’ page still marked 20 July 2020 and carrying yesterday’s photo.
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All Defence COVID-19 figures rise
ADF’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 has risen to 69, its ‘recovered’ numbers to 58 and its deployed Operation COVID-19 Assist number by hundreds to 2633.
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Defence adds second COVID-19 case today
Defence has updated today’s updates page to add a second COVID-19 case for today – with the little black locations map making a return.
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NIOA wins first phase of LAND 159 Lethality Systems Project
NIOA has won the first stage of the LAND 159 Lethality Systems Project that will replace and modernise 26 weapon systems used by the ADF.
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ADF contracts 67th COVID-19 case, but didn’t say where
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 today without indicating where, and updated its tally of ‘recovered’ by two to 57.
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Upgrade to Harold E Holt space surveillance
Defence will spend $87million to improve facilities at the joint US/Aus Naval Communications Station Harold E. Holt in Exmouth, Western Australia.
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1000 ADF ‘poised and ready’ to assist Victoria
COVID-19 Taskforce boss Major General Paul Kenny says an additional 1000 ADF personnel are ready to deploy to Victoria if the State government requests.
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2 new COVID-19 cases – 12 in isolation
Defence announced two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 – plus an entire contingent of Operation COVID-19 Assist personnel had been placed in self-isolation.
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Defence COVID-19 stats still climbing
The Australian Defence Force added one more confirmed case of COVID-19 today, after posting one yesterday too – bringing their total to 64.
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Defence picks up another COVID-19 case overseas
Defence updated its COVID-19 case numbers this morning adding one more case to its map suggesting the latest was contracted overseas.
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Defence invests in UniWA Indo-Pacific think-tank
Australia’s understanding of defence and security issues in the Indo-Pacific is getting a boost through an investment in a new university program in Perth.
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South Pacific defence ministers’ virtual meeting
Defence ministers from across the Pacific have come together virtually for a special South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM).
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HQJOC doubles original workforce
The first tranche of expansion at HQJOC near Bungendore, to support the doubling of the facility’s original capacity, is about to commence.
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Defence COVID-19 cases still rising
Defence has added another two COVID-19 cases to its tally of confirmed cases – one today and one yesterday – and one of which was in Melbourne.
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Testing times for ADF medical teams in Melbourne
ADF personnel have deployed to Melbourne to assist the Department of Health and Human Services test for COVID-19 at sites across the city.
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ADF resumes COVID-19 support in Melbourne
ADF members are assisting Victoria respond to the recent spike in COVID-19 across Melbourne, bringing expertise and humility to a huge task.
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