Army Cut Back – Why?
Army has recently removed a squadron of tanks from its order of battle; no reason has been offered. FILE PHOTO
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4th Regt gunners fire new Assegai ammunition
Record rainfall and knee-deep mud couldn’t dampen the morale of Townsville’s 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, gunners as they completed
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ADF gets new pistol
With the new F9 sidearm weapon system (F9 SWS) in hand, personnel have begun pulling the trigger on a new
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Will Australia ever own Virginia-class SSNs – Turnbull argues no
In an address to the National Press Club this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a proper and
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Defence report into MRH-90 helicopter crash complete
The Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalised its Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the accident on 28 July 2023,
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Naval fire in support of soldiers ashore
It was anything but quiet on the bridge of HMAS Sydney as she fired her Mk 45 5-inch naval artillery
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Large Army contingent converge on US for drone tests
A hostile desert setting may seem an unusual place to test fragile, high-tech military prototypes, but there may be no
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Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash
The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,
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Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up
Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful
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RAN chopper visits Victorian schools
Two Victorian schools received a special visit as a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter and its crew touched down, offering
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Australian Industry Group visits ‘premier garrison city’
The Australian Industry Group (AIG) conducted a three-day tour of significant industry sites in Townsville in March. CAPTION: Commander 3
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C-27J Spartan hits 10 years in RAAF
From the rugged terrain of the Australian Outback to the tropical jungles of Papua New Guinea, C-27J Spartan has proven
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Locally engaged civilians upskill at Butterworth
An unheralded but crucial group of enablers in the projection of Australian air power in Southeast Asia have just added
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Former US Navy pilot commissioned into RAAF
Former United States Navy F/A-18 pilot and contracted civilian F-35A simulator instructor Sam Boyd has been appointed an officer in
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Budgie steers RAAF into new era of air power
Celebrating 40 years of distinguished service, Wing Commander Philip Parsons, affectionately known as “Budgie”, is leading the charge into the
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RAAF Spartan supports fisheries patrol in Marshall Islands
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan and its crew have played a key role in the Pacific Islands Forum
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Taking urban ops to the next level
Four infantrymen approach a doorway as the lead soldier edges around the threshold, rifle pointed towards the opening, his mate
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Dogs truly are a handler’s best friend
Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing
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WWII RAAF bomber found off Greece
A Royal Australian Air Force Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World
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Salute to 15 years of Super Hornet combat excellence
Fifteen years have flown by since the Royal Australian Air Force welcomed a game-changing addition to its air combat fleet—the
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