Australian Army – Page 33 – CONTACT magazine

Hanwha Redback, chosen as The Australian Army's new infantry fighting vehicle. Image supplied.

LAND400: Gold-medal govt PR/BS = big loss for Army

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6015 Views 10 Comments Project LAND 400 Phase 3

The Albanese Government announced today that it had decided which company would supply the Australian Army’s new infantry fighting vehicle.

A Redback infantry fighting vehicle on display in Canberra. Army will take delivery of 129 of the vehicles, to be built in Geelong. Photo by Andrew Green.

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Redback to bring Army some sting

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5581 Views 9 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3, M113, Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting

(L-R) United States Army Captain Edward Miller, Royal Canadian Air Force Corporal Julie Vallee and Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Bobby McFerran work at the Coalition Data Network Centre (CDNC) located within the Battle Simulation Centre in Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Story by Captain Nic Rutledge. Photo by Madhur Chitnis.

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Australian combined operational picture clearer than ever before

27/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2220 Views 0 Comments Canadian Armed Forces, Coalition Data Network Centre (CDNC), Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, US Marines, US Navy

The operational capabilities of the Australian Defence Force have been significantly bolstered by the establishment of the Coalition Data Network

A German Army Paratrooper provides support by fire during a clearance of Line Creek Junction on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Multilateral battle group major TS23 assault

27/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2036 Views 0 Comments 3 Brigade, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, German Army

The 3rd Brigade conducted their first major assault at Line Creek Junction, Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre

An Australian Army Lieutenant from the 7th Combat Signal Regiment guides a G-wagon during Talisman Sabre. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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7 Brigade HQ digs-in on TS23

26/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3557 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, G-wagon

Hidden beneath a gumtree canopy and covered by camouflage netting, Headquarters 7th Brigade sat dug into the ground … three

A K9A1 self-propelled Howitzer from the 11th Field Artillery Unit of the Korean Marine Corps fires during a multi-national live firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Talisman Sabre kicked off with a bang

26/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2547 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, F-35B Lightning II, HIMARS, M777 Howitzer, US Army

Soldiers from Australia, the United States, Japan, and South Korea conducted a combined joint live-fire demonstration at the Shoalwater Bay

Army reservists from the 5th Brigade conduct an entry drill using airsoft rifles at Holsworthy Training Area at the end of Exercise Arras Sprint in May. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Private Sarah Fisher.

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Reservist training shortened to speed up capability

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1687 Views 1 Comment Army Reserve, Defence Force Recruiting

Soon it will be much faster for general entry soldiers to join the Army Reserve thanks to upcoming changes to

German Chief of Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais (centre) visits German and Australian troops at Camp Star in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Lieutenant Geoff Long.

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German Army chief’s close-up with a Boxer

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2501 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Boxer CRV, Exercise Talisman Sabre

Chief of the German Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais has observed the capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle

An Australian Army special forces soldier from 2nd Commando Regiment and a United States Army soldier from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepare for a static-line parachuting training jump side-by-side at RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney. Photos by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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Special forces gear up for the unknown

26/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4399 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Exercise Talisman Sabre, Holsworthy Barracks, RAAF Richmond, US Army

Special operations force elements from Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United States came together at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney

Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal technician Sergeant Haron Sarmiento after rendering safe a 500lb unexploded ordnance in Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

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Teamwork defuses threat from Nauru bomb

25/07/202325/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3283 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, EOD, Nauru Police Force (NPF), Operation Render Safe, UXO

In a display of Pacific partner coordination, Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians have worked with Nauru authorities to render

A Mobile ADF Careers Centre has been launched aimed at reaching rural and regional Australia. Story by Major Tim Sydenham.

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New look for Defence recruiting

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4604 Views 11 Comments ADF Careers, Defence Force Recruiting, Defence Strategic Review

In a move to address significant workforce challenges reinforced by the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), Defence Force Recruiting is implementing

Gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire M777 howitzers in support of infantry during Exercise Sea Raider. Photo by Lieutenant Stephen Hunter.

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Amphibious force ready for more

19/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3535 Views 2 Comments 4th Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Sea Explorer, Exercise Sea Raider, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Choules, M777 Howitzer

The Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) is one step closer to certification after completing Exercises Sea Explorer and Sea Raider. CAPTION: Gunners

An Australian Army soldier from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, assists in filling Hesco barriers for protective works during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli . Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

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Aussie EOD techs deal with UXO in Nauru

19/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3367 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, EOD, Operation Render Safe, UXO, WWII

A team of Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists are working with authorities in Nauru to render safe an

ADF ice hockey players during an exhibition game against the Northern Ice at Phillip Ice Skating Centre. Story and all photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Cool contest, warm relations

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1924 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Canadian Armed Forces