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Australian soldiers and Iraqi forward air controllers wave to the crew of an Iraqi Army helicopter as it departs at the conclusion of training at Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal David Said.
ADF Australian Middle East News Operations 

Australia ends training mission at Taji Military Complex

05/06/202005/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4870 Views 0 Comments

Australia has successfully completed its training mission at Taji Military Complex in Iraq where, since 2015, they have trained more than 47,000 Iraqis.

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A Royal Australian Navy sailor is lowered to the casing of HMAS Collins from an MRH-90 helicopter in the Bay of Bengal during AUSINDEX 2019. Photo by Leading Seaman Jake Badior.
ADF Asia Australian News Overseas 

Australia-India agree Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in virtual summit

04/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2780 Views 0 Comments

PMs Scott Morrison and Narendra Modi ‘met’ earlier today in a virtual summit, which the Indian PM said “covered the entire expanse of our relationship”.

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ADF Australian News 

Defence hit with more COVID-19 cases

04/06/202004/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2031 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence has been hit with another three confirmed cases of COVID-19, after an encouraging lapse of more than a week with no new cases.

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Two Australian Mirage fighters from 79 Squadron over land near Butterworth. RAAF photo.
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RCB denied Warlike Service appeal

01/06/202001/06/2020 Steven McCulloch 9229 Views 1 Comment

Our appeal [that AASM be awarded for ‘warlike service’ with Rifle Company Butterworth from September 1974 to December 1980] was

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ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Virtual weapons cost Defence 12 times more than real ones

29/05/202029/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7223 Views 16 Comments

A press release from Meggitt Training Systems today has put a dollar value on ‘virtual’ EF88 weapons used on Defence’s

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ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Gadgets and gismos – if it’s in a Marvel movie, Defence is thinking about it

27/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4011 Views 0 Comments

While flying battle suits, swarms of combat drones and advanced AI are exciting on the big screen, ADF is actually looking at similar concepts.

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ADF Australian News 

Defence’s COVID-19 stats on the rise again

23/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2457 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Following more than two weeks of no new COVID-19 cases in the ADF, the spell has well and truly been broken with four new cases in as many days.

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ADF Australian News 

ADF’s COVID-19 up by three – one in Australia

22/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1974 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The ADF’s accumulating total number of COVID-19 infections to strike our military has been increased by three – one of which was contracted in Australia.

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United States Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Leading Seaman James Whittle.
ADF Australian MRF-D News 

Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June

21/05/202021/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2749 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020.

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ADF Australian News Veterans 

CSC offering free on-line superannuation webinars

20/05/202013/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1879 Views 0 Comments

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation has shifting all superannuation education and information sessions online in response to COVID-19 restrictions.

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ADF Australian News 

Defence participating in Year 13 Online Expo

18/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2294 Views 0 Comments

ADF is participating in the Year 13 Online Expo all this week to interact with approximately 100,000 school leavers and job seekers from across Australia.

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Photo by Corporal Anita Gil
ADF Australian News Veterans 

Changes to Military Super and DHOAS pass parliament

14/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6071 Views 0 Comments

Changes to ADF Super and the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) eligibility criteria were passed through parliament today.

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Keswick Barracks, Adelaide. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.
ADF Australian News 

Defence-estate works released to bolster economy

14/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1901 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the

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ADF Australian New Zealand News Science & Technology 

Defence-organised supply-chain hackathon

13/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1951 Views 0 Comments

Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces will host a joint hackathon to identify opportunities to strengthen sovereign supply chains this weekend.

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RAAF nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Amanda Gloury during Exercise Talisman Saber 17. Photo by Corporal David Said.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

Remember military nurses on International Nurses Day

12/05/202013/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3251 Views 0 Comments

On International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the contribution of nurses to the safety of our country through times of conflict and in peacetime.

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Soldier from 1RAR set up comms at High Range Training Area. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Cubic Defence Australia wins $5million comms contract in Townsville

10/05/202010/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2566 Views 0 Comments

A Townsville-based company whose workforce is primarily composed of veterans has secured a $5million contract to deliver training services for the ADF.

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules delivering supplies including tarpaulins, tools, generators and personal hygiene kits to Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Harold. NZDF photo.
ADF Australian New Zealand News Overseas 

Aus/NZ Defence ministers teleconference

10/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2377 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Australia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation on both sides of the Tasman and in our Pacific neighbourhood.

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ADF Australian News Operations 

ADF COVID-19 cases continue to fade

10/05/202010/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2867 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The number of cases of COVID-19 that hit ADF members has remained steady for a full week, while those who have officially recovered has risen to 37.

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Private Michael Pap was one of the combat medical attendants working with the contact tracing team. Photo by Private Michael Currie.
ADF Australian News Operations 

ADF contact tracing hailed a great success in Victoria

09/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3334 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Australian Defence Force personnel in Victoria have completed their supporting role with the Department of Health and Human Services contact tracing team.

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Private Kai Cooper (centre) from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, during amphibious raid training at the Cowley Beach Training Area, north Queensland. Photo by Sergeant Jake Sims.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

Defence seeking LAND 125 industry partner

06/05/202006/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3445 Views 0 Comments LAND 125

Defence is seeking an industry partner to provide prime-vendor services for acquisition, integration and support on the Integrated Soldier System project.

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