Rugby comp more about cultural exchange than winning
Most teams make their way to Singapore for Asia’s oldest international rugby tournament by air. This year, one team sailed
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Forming bonds in the jungle
Deep in the jungle of Brunei, two integrated platoons of soldiers from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade and the Royal
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M113 replacement decision officially postponed
The decision as to which infantry fighting vehicle currently under consideration by the Australian Army should replace M113 has been
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Outstanding reservist employers in the spotlight
The annual Defence Employer Support Awards has recognised leading employers across Australia for their support to their ADF reservists. CAPTION:
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Penske power for new Aussie Boxers
Penske Australia has signed a deed of agreement with Rheinmetall Defence Australia for the assembly of powerpacks for Boxer Combat
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Australia and Indonesia team up for disaster relief training
More than 60 Australian and Indonesian personnel from a range of specialist functions trained side-by-side in Surabaya, Indonesia, as part
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Strengthening bonds in the Pacific through sport
Members of Australian Defence Force Sport are delivering a sports officials program in Suva, Fiji, as a sign of the
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Lending labour to sodden NSW towns
The ADF has deployed additional personnel to Orange, bringing the total number of personnel supporting flood-affected central-west NSW to about
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Aussie Chief of Army views Ukrainian training
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart has praised the commitment and courage of Ukrainian army recruits during a visit
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New surveillance weapon used on ops for first time
A new type of unmanned surveillance technology was used on Operation Resolute for the first time. CAPTION: Soldiers from Regional
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Soldiers help with heavy lifting in Forbes
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) in Townsville, travelled to Forbes, NSW, to provide support to
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Training to survive a threat situation
Members of Army’s 17th Sustainment Brigade brushed up on their warfighting skills on a Combat Behaviours training course. CAPTION: Captain
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RAAF wows Illawarra air-show crowds
The might of Australian military aviation was on show at the 2022 Wings Over Illawarra Air Show, held at Shellharbour
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Military and civilian police unite through flight
About 200 members of the NSW Police and Australian Federal Police (AFP) had the opportunity to fly on board 37
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History unit puts ‘fear weapon’ on display
Described as a terror weapon, the Soviet-made LPO-50 flamethrower had a range of 100m in good weather. CAPTION: Captain Damien
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Remembrance Day in Singapore reinforces ties
Though far from home, a group of Australians commemorated Remembrance Day amongst Indo-Pacific friends at the Singapore Cricket Club’s War
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Cyber skills to strengthen Defence training
Defence scientists featured on an expert panel at Australia’s largest gaming convention in October, discussing the use of game techniques,
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ADF continues support to flood response (Update 14 November 2022)
ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Flood Assist 22-2 as part of the Australian Government’s response to flooding in NSW
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Remembrance service at Australian War Memorial London
About 100 people paused for two minutes silence during a Remembrance Day Service at the Australian War Memorial in London.
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Rugby union team breaks 50-year drought
In front of almost 1000 raucous fans at North Brisbane Rugby Club, the Australian Defence Force Men’s team (ADFRU) broke a
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