Tiger replacement project kicks off
Just two years after achieving Final Operating Capability – with nine caveats that could prevent it being deployed on operations –
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Sun smiles on 2019’s mid-year Duntroon graduation
Seventy-one Australian Army staff cadets graduated today in the 134th graduating class from the Royal Military College – Duntroon, alongside
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Kongsberg awarded Australian air-defence-components contract worth $270million
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract by Raytheon Australia worth 1.6 billion NOK (Aus$270milion) for delivery of
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Major changes to Army-recruit training at Kapooka
Collection of related stories, published in ARMY, The Soldiers’ Newspaper, 30 May 2019 Revised recruit course A modern recruit course
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Iraqi Army training hits milestone – NZ puts date on withdrawal
The Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO II) marked a significant milestone last week by achieving Initial
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Tiger helicopter hits power lines in Queensland
An Oakey-based Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) with a crew of two made an emergency landing in south-east Queensland earlier today.
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Cosgrove’s last stand – Trooping the Queen’s Colour
. A ceremonial “Trooping of the Queen’s Colour” was conducted by the Corps of Staff Cadets of the Royal Military
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1st Armoured Regiment mark Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary
To commemorate the Battle of Binh Ba, current troop leaders, tank crewman and RAEME personnel from B Squadron, 1st Armoured
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Southern Jackaroo wraps up tri-lateral exercise
. A two-week military field exercise has been completed this week, with more than 700 Australian Defence Force, United States
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Battle of Binh Ba 50th Anniversary Service
. Veterans of the Battle of Binh Ba and members of the community will gather at the Australian Vietnam Forces
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Exercise Diamond Sprint 2019
. On 31 May 2019, 7th Brigade conducted its culminating live-fire combined-arms training, which saw brigade units work together using
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5RAR presented new Colours by Governor General
Yesterday the Top End community witnessed a rare event – the consecration, dedication and presentation of new Colours for the
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Japan fires artillery on Australian soil
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.
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7 Brigade busy at Shoalwater Bay
Brisbane-based 7 Brigade has been busy at Shoalwater Bay recently, with a range of exercises designed to keep skills honed
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Army demos firepower at Chong Ju 2019
A fighting force of tanks, helicopters, armoured reconnaissance vehicles and infantry soldiers showcased Australian Army’s combined-arms capabilities during a live-fire
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Gascoyne farewells south-Pacific hosts after month of hospitality
HMAS Gascoyne has farewelled Tonga and Tuvalu following a month-long deployment to the Southwest Pacific region. CAPTION: A sailor on
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Tiger Battalion mascot dies
Corporal Quintus Rama – a Bengal Tiger and the mascot of ‘The Tiger Battalion”, 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment –
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Aussie soldiers on jungle training in Malaysia
CAPTION: Australian Army officer Liuetenant Duncan Yates from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, is coached through an urban shooting course
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HMAS Adelaide embarks mechanised combat team for first time
HMAS Adelaide has for the first time embarked a mechanised combat team including supporting elements to conduct Sea Basing Amphibious
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Soldier dies following training accident at Kapooka
ADF STATEMENT 23 APRIL 2019: It is with deep regret that the Australian Defence Force confirms the death of an
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