Skydiving from a C-17 raises $38k for Legacy
Skydivers in south-east Queensland took advantage of a now once-a-year opportunity for a mass parachute jump from a RAAF C-17A
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Millions pause to remember, 100 years since WWI Armistice
Australian Defence Force members and Australian citizens joined millions around the world this Remembrance Day in reflection upon the tragedy
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Anzac 360 app brings Western Front home
Virtual reality technology and stunning 360-degree drone footage are bringing the Australian Remembrance Trail along the Western Front to Australians
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We must remember – 100 years since ‘the guns fell silent’
All Australians are encouraged to pause on Remembrance Day 2018, the centenary of the First World War Armistice, and remember
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Royal artillery regiments to fire 100-gun salutes before Armistice Centenary
Gunners from 16th Field Regiment of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery will play a key role in commemorating
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Navy seeking photos for WWI Roll of Honour
The Australian public is being asked to participate in compiling an updated Roll of Honour listing the 300 Australian Navy
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NIOA extreme-tests weapon paint for ADF
The ADF’s Armaments Systems Program Office (ARMTSPO) recently commissioned NIOA to undertake suitability trials for a specialist weapon paint system
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SAS dog awarded ‘VC for animals’
Australian Army special operations military working dog Kuga was posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal – thought of as ‘the VC
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New artillery-shell plant for regional Queensland
The Federal government will support a proposal to establish an advanced forging and manufacturing facility in regional Queensland to produce
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Aussie security arrives in PNG for APEC
Landing helicopter dock HMAS Adelaide and Armidale-class patrol boats HMA Ships Larrakia and Glenelg and about 1500 ADF personnel are in Port
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ASC scores gig on Swedish subs
Australia’s sovereign submarine company, ASC, has entered into an agreement with Saab for the provision of a range of services, including
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HMAS Hobart cross-links data with US ship in Cooperative Engagement Capability test
In a first for our Australian and US navies, HMAS Hobart has successfully tested a significant new communications capability, proving
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Tails wag on Workplace Welfare Dogs Program trial
Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester has announced the commencement of the Workplace Welfare Dogs Program, which is currently on
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Thirst-quenching MRTT home from ops
The latest rotation of Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A multi role tanker transport aircraft returned to Australia last month following
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Unknown soldiers reburied
Two unknown Australian soldiers were buried on 6 November 2018 at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Tyne Cot Cemetery in
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Navy’s new drone squadron
A Commissioning Ceremony on 25 October at HMAS Albatross marked a major milestone in the Royal Australian Navy’s capability to operate
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GG watches Gee Gees in Taji
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove visited Australian troops deployed to the Middle East on Melbourne Cup Day. Sir Peter acknowledged the
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Iraqi forward observers test skills in live air-strike exercise
By CAPT Anna-Lise Brink During a live fire training exercise at the Besmayah Range Complex in Iraq, Iraqi Army Forward
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Two minehunters visit Asia – two for sale
The Royal Australian Navy says two of its minehunters – HMA Ships Gascoyne and Huon – have completed a successful visit
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New Menin Gate lions unveiled in Ieper
New Menin Gate lions are now a permanent fixture on the plinths in front of the Menin Gate Memorial, as
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