Defence chiefs ‘react’ to Strategic Review’s major changes
Defence chiefs have [politely?] described the release of the Defence Strategic Review as a “significant moment” in Australia’s approach to
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General news from around the Australian Defence Force
$3.8billion to upgrade northern bases
Following the release of the Defence Strategic Review on Monday, the government announced today it would invest $3.8billion over the
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Singing praises of Defence linguistics
You might not expect to sing songs with your foreign counterpart, but participants at the recent Defence Linguistics Conference learned
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$19billion for long-range strike under Defence Strategic Review
The government is committing $4.1 billion to acquire more long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia, as prioritised in
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Deployable ADF Weapons Technical Intelligence laboratories contract
An Australian company will ensure ADF personnel working with explosive devices on operations have a safe laboratory capability to operate
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Key extracts from the Defence Strategic Review
CONTACT’s quick read of the Defence Strategic Review pulled out the following key points [with paraphrased extracts contained in square
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Defence Strategic Review – long-awaited public version published
The Albanese Government today released the public version of the Defence Strategic Review, the government’s response to the review, and
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ADF support for King’s Coronation in London and Australia
Australian Defence Force personnel will join military representatives from across the Commonwealth to undertake important ceremonial duties for the Coronation
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Petition calls for protected identity status to be enduring
Veteran Support Force boss Heston Russell has called on veterans and the wider community to sign a petition calling for
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Operation Vanuatu Assist officially ended
The Australian Defence Force has concluded its support to Vanuatu under Operation Vanuatu Assist 23 with more than 100 tonnes
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Meritorious Unit Citation for Somalia approved
Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal has recommended that Australian Defence Force personnel who served in Somalia in the 1990s
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ADF says war-crimes defendant not entitled to protected-identity status
Defence has issued a statement on the topic of protected identity and how it affects former members – including the
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Team Australia for Invictus Games 2023 announced
31 athletes will represent Australia at this year’s Invictus Games in Dusseldorf Germany this September. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2023 Team
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ADF selects UK partner to develop high-powered defensive laser
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high-energy defensive laser system prototype
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Information-access recommendation from Suicide Royal Commission implemented
The government has implemented a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report. Changes have
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Veterans Chaplaincy Pilot Program launched
Veterans and families will soon benefit from the ongoing support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains in their transition to
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Government ‘War Powers’ Inquiry hands down report
The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its examination on how Australia makes decisions
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First Aussie soldier arrested for war crimes
A former SAS trooper has been arrested by Australian Federal Police near Goulburn, NSW, in relation to alleged war crimes
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Renewable energy for 10 ADF bases
The Australian government will invest $64 million in the Defence Renewable Energy and Energy Security Program to deliver solar energy
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ADF responds in wake of two cyclones that hit Vanuatu
A RAAF C-130J has arrived in Vanuatu and is conducting aerial damage assessments as part of the Australian government’s response
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