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2 F/A-18s out of RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Increased military activity in Western Australia

15/02/201915/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2874 Views 0 Comments

The Australian Defence Force is currently conducting training exercises over land, sea and air in Western Australia until 11 March

The newly restored A65-86 C-47B Dakota at Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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Free open day at Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

15/02/201915/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2467 Views 0 Comments

Taking pride of place in the static aircraft display at the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre this Sunday is an

Members of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Training Group with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Maritime Element ships company of 'Ted Diro' (P401) on completion of the ships sea readiness evaluation at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Christopher Szumlanski.

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PNG commissions first Aussie-gifted patrol boat

13/02/201913/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4627 Views 1 Comment Pacific Patrol Boat Program

Papua New Guinea Defence Force celebrated the commissioning of the first Guardian-class patrol boat, HMPNGS Ted Diro, on Friday 1

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester, Gwen Cherne and DVA Secretary Liz Cosson.

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New appointment to AWM Council

13/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3619 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial

The Council of the Australian War Memorial will benefit from the unique perspectives of its latest appointment – Gwen Cherne.

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Australian Military Sales Catalogue Vol3 published today

12/02/201912/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2675 Views 0 Comments Australian Military Sales Catalogue

The third edition of the Australian Military Sales Catalogue, launched today, showcases world-leading Australian defence industry products, services and technology

Australian military used aircraft auction.

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Unreserved ex-military aircraft auction

11/02/201922/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6794 Views 0 Comments

Funny but true story at bottom of this post… SALE HAS STARTED – VIEW HERE Sale ends 4 March

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Submarine contract with France sort of sorted

11/02/201921/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4210 Views 0 Comments

The government today signed an Attack-class submarine Strategic Partnering Agreement with French company Naval Group. FILE IMAGE (supplied) The $50

Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party prepare to dismount during the commemorative service for the centenary of the First World War Armistice, Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photo by Corporal Jake Sims.

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DVA confirms timings for Anzac day service at Villers-Bretonneux

08/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3919 Views 1 Comment Villers-Bretonneux

Following publication of “Timings for Anzac Day service at Villers-Bretonneux changed at short notice“, CONTACT asked the Department of Veterans’

Soldier.ly take prize in Zurich Insurance Innovation World Championship.

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Australian tech startup Soldier.ly a winner on world stage

08/02/201908/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3487 Views 0 Comments

Australian start-up Soldier.ly was announced as one of the winners of Zurich Insurance’s inaugural Innovation World Championship this week in

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New Unmarked Graves of the First World War Program

06/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2550 Views 1 Comment

A number of unmarked graves of First World War veterans who died after returning from the war will be commemorated

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Defence sells 170-hectare rifle range for $1

06/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6267 Views 2 Comments Mount Vince Rifle Range

Defence has agreed to sell the Mount Vince Rifle Range to Mackay Regional Council, via an off-market sale process, for

Five submarines alongside Diamantina Pier, Fleet Base West – HMAS Rankin, HMAS Waller, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Sheean and HMAS Dechaineux. Photo by Lieutenant Ben Durnin.

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Eight competition winners got to tour a submarine

05/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2909 Views 0 Comments

Eight lucky Australians were announced as the winners of Defence’s national competition to experience life as a submariner today, offering

Blood-pressure check on an ADF member. (image digitally modified)

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Serco to deliver ADF health-services

05/02/201910/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4548 Views 1 Comment

Serco Group plc (‘Serco’ or ‘the Group’), the international service company, through its Australian subsidiary and as sub‑contractor to Bupa

Dave Stafford Finney, RIP 2 February 2019

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RIP Dave Stafford Finney – 3 February 2019

03/02/201919/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 14203 Views 6 Comments Dave Stafford Finney

Dave Stafford Finney, a recently retired Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer – is how he described himself when he allowed

Leading Seaman Aaron Wheeler pulls a sack containing suspected illegal narcotics from the hold in a dhow. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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HMAS Ballarat scores again

02/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3527 Views 0 Comments HMAS Ballarat, Operation Manitou

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized more than 2.1 tonnes of hashish and 345 kilograms of heroin in

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ADF statement on 2017 civilian casualty incident in Mosul

01/02/201901/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3263 Views 1 Comment

The Australian Defence Force issued a statement today essentially saying that two RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornets were involved in an

An Australian Army Thales Hawkei protected mobility vehicle-light photographed at a purpose-built facility near Woomera in South Australia where Army is running Protected Mobility Integration and Capability Assurance program testing. ADF photo.

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Army testing Hawkei electrics

31/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8597 Views 0 Comments

Army is testing it new Hawkei vehicles to ensure that electrical management systems are fit for purpose. CAPTION: An Australian Army Thales

Nicolle Flint MP, coordinator of the William Kibby VC Veterans Shed Barry Heffernan, Flinders University Professor Ben Wadham, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester, DVA Secretary Liz Cosson and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Flinders University Professor Robert Saint. Photo supplied.

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Improved studies pathway for young Veterans at Flinders University

30/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2066 Views 0 Comments

Younger Australian Defence Forces Veterans will receive improved support to embark on tertiary studies pathways as the result of Flinders

A Royal Australian Air Force Number 77 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet aircraft departs Nellis Air Force Base to participate in an Exercise Red Flag 19-1 mission. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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RAAF deploys for Ex Red Flag 19-1

28/01/201910/02/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4097 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed more than 370 personnel and eight aircraft to participate in the world’s most

An Afghan Tactical Air Coordinator in training.

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Aussie-trained Afghan ATACs launch first night attack

26/01/201926/01/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2531 Views 0 Comments

The training of Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators (ATACs) by coalition forces, including Australians, is having a significant impact on Afghanistan’s