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INTERFET Commander and former Governor-General of Australia, Sir Peter Cosgrove addresses officials and veterans at the INTERFET 20th anniversary commemorative ceremony in Dili, Timor-Leste. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.

INTERFET 20th anniversary celebrated in Dili

21/09/201922/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3376 Views 0 Comments

The 20th Anniversary of East Timor’s Popular Consultation and the Australian-led INTERFET deployment was celebrated in Dili on 20 September

National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia members at at Sekolah Kebangsaan Suba Buan. Photo supplied by Major (retd) Paul Rosenzweig.

Australian News Veterans

Malaya-Borneo veterans reunion in Sarawak 2019

20/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3265 Views 0 Comments

Members of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia have conducted a special reunion in Borneo, revisiting several sites in

Explosives Detection Dog Sprocket on duty in Tarin not, Afghanistan (2012). Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian Australian Army News Veterans

RIP EDD 516 Sprocket

19/09/201909/03/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1979 Views 0 Comments

CONTACT’s favourite military working dog Explosive Detection Dog 516 Sprocket passed away on 19 September 2019, aged 10 years and two weeks.

Australian Army soldiers from the Combat Training Centre are joined by Mule (rear) and Ghostrobotics (right) unmanned ground vehicles, as well as a Black Hornet nano UAV in a display of human-machine teaming during Army Demonstration Day at Russel Offices. Photo by Corporal Sebastian Beurich.

ADF Australian News Science & Technology USA

Millions to develop next-gen autonomous vehicles

19/09/201919/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2843 Views 0 Comments

A consortium of four Australian universities will receive $3 million from the government to work with their American counterparts on

Australian Army Corporal Casey Bone, 1st Aviation Regiment, gets the upper-hand on a US Marine Corps opponent during the unarmed combat practise during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Photo by Leading Seaman Andrew Dakin.

ADF Australian News

New research to enhance warfighter capability

19/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3432 Views 0 Comments

Eight Australian universities will conduct additional research into human performance aimed at enhancing warfighter capability. Minister for Defence Industry Melissa

Australian News Veterans

Partner Service Pension access rules expanded

17/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2096 Views 0 Comments

All recipients of the Partner Service Pension through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will now maintain access for at least

Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Josaia Vorege 'Frank' Bainimarama with Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston, and Executive Officer HMAS Adelaide Commander Jace Hutchison on a tour of HMAS Adelaide at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian News Overseas Pacific

Australia and Fiji reaffirm military ties

17/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2572 Views 0 Comments

Australia and Fiji have reaffirmed the two nations’ commitment to an enduring defence relationship during a five-day visit to Australia

An F-35C Lightning II attached to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, completes a flight over Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. US Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe.

News Overseas Science & Technology USA

Precision landing guidance for austere bases

17/09/201917/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2348 Views 0 Comments

A Raytheon team recently conducted a rapid-set-up demonstration of a land-based expeditionary version of its Joint Precision Approach and Landing

News Overseas Science & Technology USA

Half-sized missile doubles fighter load

17/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2974 Views 0 Comments

Raytheon is developing a new medium-range, air-launched weapon called the Peregrine™ missile that is half the size and half the

Air warfare destroyer NUSHIP Sydney departs Osborne Shipyards for the first time as it commences its builder’s sea trials. Photo by Simon Casson.

Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

NUSHIP Sydney starts builder sea trials

16/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3599 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy’s third air-warfare destroyer, NUSHIP Sydney, has commenced its first phase of sea trials, which will test the ship’s hull,

Contenders for LAND 400 Phase 3 – Hanwha Redback V Rheinmetall Lynx.

Australian Australian Army News Science & Technology

Infantry fighting vehicle project shortlist

16/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4493 Views 2 Comments

Hanwha Defense Australia and Rheinmetall Defence Australia have been short-listed to participate in the next stage of evaluation to replace Army’s

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region for Operation Okra missions. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Wedgetail back in the Middle East

15/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2981 Views 0 Comments

As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early

The crew of HMAS Melbourne conduct a Freedom of Entry march into the city of Melbourne. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

Australian News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Melbourne exercises Freedom of Entry one last time

15/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2392 Views 0 Comments

By Lieutenant Ryan Zerbe The bonds between HMAS Melbourne (III) and her namesake city were reaffirmed 14 September with the

Australian News Veterans

Nominations open for 2020 PM’s Veterans’ Employment Awards

13/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2284 Views 0 Comments

Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards, which highlight the contributions made by veterans in the civilian workforce and

Soldiers from the New Caledonian Armed Forces run in an endurance event, with an Australian Army officer as their observer, during Exercise Hydra 2019 at Greenbank Training Area, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Gunner Sagi Biderman.

Australian Australian Army New Zealand News Overseas Pacific USA

Exercise Hydra tests multiple military heads

12/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3820 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from eight nations are engaging in a military skills competition in Brisbane testing the teamwork, physical stamina and mental rigour

The Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Laura Larking.

Asia News Overseas Veterans

Australia supports Vietnam’s MIA recovery efforts

11/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2278 Views 0 Comments

As part of the ongoing cooperation between Australia and Vietnam, the Department of Defence has presented the Vietnamese Deputy Minister

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan investigate a fishing vessel spotted during an Operation Solania maritime patrol. RAAF photo.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan and King Air patrol Pacific

11/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2879 Views 2 Comments

By Eamon Hamilton The combination of Spartan and King Air aircraft proved a winning pair for the Air Force in

C-130J Hercules aircraft from No.37 Squadron fly in formation over RAAF Base Richmond. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force

Hercs celebrate 20th birthday

09/09/201909/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2442 Views 0 Comments

September 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the C-130J Hercules to Royal Australian Air Force service. CAPTION:

No 3 Squadron F/A-18 Hornets taxi at Korat Air Force Base during Exercise Thai Boomerang 2015. Photo by Corporal David Said.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF on two consecutive exercises in SE Asia

08/09/201908/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2832 Views 0 Comments

By Flight Lieutenant Alyssa Vickridge Royal Australian Air Force has deployed more than 120 people and six aircraft from RAAF

C-17A Globemaster's from the United States Air Force begin to taxi out for another mission on Exercise Mobility Guardian 17 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force USA

RAAF deploys on Ex Mobility Guardian

08/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2606 Views 0 Comments

By Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren The Royal Australian Air Force has dispatched its two largest aircraft to the United States