$17million boost to veteran support programs
The government has allocated another $17.3 million to support two pilot programs for a further 12 months and increase claims processing capacity at DVA
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1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire up their guns
Relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions has allowed the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, based at Enoggera, Queensland, to fire-up their guns again.
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Large 3D metal printer deployed in bush trial
A ‘WarpSPEE3D’ 3D metal printer was deployed and put through its paces by the Australian Army during a field exercise in the Northern Territory this week.
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1000 ADF deploying to Victoria for COVID-19 fight
The Australian Defence Force will significantly increase its support to Victoria to help it contain recent outbreaks of COVID-19.
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Tasmanian feasibility study for veteran-services integration
Federal and Tasmanian governments jointly investing $120,000 in a feasibility study to look at integrated, nationally connected veteran service for Tas.
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70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War
Today we acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War and recognise the service and sacrifice of more than 17000 Australians involved.
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RNZ Navy’s Aotearoa heading for home
Royal New Zealand Navy’s newest and largest-ever ship Aotearoa is currently on her way to New Zealand and will be formally welcomed home on Friday.
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UQ to bridge artificial intelligence divide with ADF
University of Queensland Business School is working with the ADF to address growing challenges created by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Eagle-eyed photographer snaps rare bird formation
Eagle-eyed residents in Taree, NSW spotted RAAF training missions between a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport and several fighters including F-35As.
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HMAS Melville surveys Shoalwater Bay
HMAS Melville aptly marked World Hydrography Day at sea on June 21, as the hydrographic survey crew continued operations in the Shoalwater Bay area.
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Aussie companies win F-35 fleet grants
Three Australian companies have been awarded new grants to help build their capacity to support production and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet.
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Signaller Jimmy crows about new top job
Signaller Jimmy the Rooster had a bit to say recently after being formally recruited as mascot to the 7th Combat Signal Regiment.
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Five Eyes nations meet on line
Defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and USA – met via videoconference on 22-23 June.
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Five more Defence members recover from COVID-19
Five more Defence members have been officially declared recovered from COVID-19 since yesterday, bringing the total recovered to 53 out of 55 infected.
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One more case of COVID-19 for Defence
Defence’s tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 55 with a new number added to the ‘overseas’ listing – with the number ‘recovered’ steady on 48.
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Navy’s latest Phalanx upgrade reaches IOC
Royal Australian Navy’s latest upgraded Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapon system has reached a major milestone – achieving initial operating capability.
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Defence releases info on latest COVID-19 case
Defence confirmed that an ADF member posted to Papua New Guinea as part of Australia’s Defence Cooperation Program tested positive to COVID-19 on 18 June.
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CSIRO sniff out COVID-19 in public poo farm
Tracking community outbreaks of COVID-19 through wastewater can happen faster, using more cost-effective tests, according to new research published by
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RNZAF returns seasonal workers to Vanuatu
NZDF has begun taking more than 1000 Vanuatu nationals home, with the first group of passengers departing Christchurch on a RNZAF Boeing 757 this morning.
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Special mascot marks centenary of epic flight
A small mascot has made a big trip on a No. 36 Squadron C-17A mission, recognising the centenary of a major aviation milestone.
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