NZDF scales back major exercise
Exercise Southern Katipo 20 run regularly by the New Zealand Defence Force has been scaled back because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19
Has Defence found a miracle cure for COVID-19?
The Australian Defence Force has posted updated figures for its COVID-19 case-load that perhaps points to some sort of miracle cure.
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Defence really don’t know how many COVID-19 cases they have
Defence really doesn’t know what’s going on with its COVID-19 stats – adding new ‘confirmed’ cases on Saturday only to (sort of) subtract them on Monday.
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Defence’s COVID-19 stats on the rise again
Following more than two weeks of no new COVID-19 cases in the ADF, the spell has well and truly been broken with four new cases in as many days.
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ADF’s COVID-19 up by three – one in Australia
The ADF’s accumulating total number of COVID-19 infections to strike our military has been increased by three – one of which was contracted in Australia.
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Delayed Marine rotation in Darwin to start in June
Arrangements in the Northern Territory are in place to ensure the safe and effective conduct of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2020.
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PACIFIC2021 expo cancelled – for better/later event
After breaking records in 2019, the PACIFIC International Maritime Exposition – PACIFIC2021 – has been cancelled, renamed and moved to 2022.
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Defence-estate works released to bolster economy
The government is releasing almost $870 million of estate works to the market which will bolster defence industry as the
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RIP Mayor of Villers-Bretonneux, ANZAC friend
Australia lost a true friend with the passing of Dr Patrick Simon AO in France, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said in a statement today.
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Aus/NZ Defence ministers teleconference
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation on both sides of the Tasman and in our Pacific neighbourhood.
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ADF COVID-19 cases continue to fade
The number of cases of COVID-19 that hit ADF members has remained steady for a full week, while those who have officially recovered has risen to 37.
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ADF contact tracing hailed a great success in Victoria
Australian Defence Force personnel in Victoria have completed their supporting role with the Department of Health and Human Services contact tracing team.
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Modified Marine rotation to proceed in Darwin
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds today announced that a modified Marine Rotational Force – Darwin rotation would proceed later this
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Defence playing fast and loose with COVID-19 figures
On its laughingly titled ‘Latest updates’ page, clearly marked Friday 1 May 2020, Defence increased its COVID-19 tally twice over the weekend.
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COVID-19 in ADF – total 40 – recovered 34
Defence published a second update yesterday – which CONTACT missed because they didn’t change the photo – showing 40 total cases and 34 recovered.
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Five ADF members test positive for COVID-19 in Middle East – now home
Five ADF personnel have tested positive to COVID-19 in the Middle East and have since been flown home to Australia for treatment and/or case management.
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USS Theodore Roosevelt prepares to return to sea
Hundreds of sailors began the transition from isolation on Guam to the USS Theodore Roosevelt yesterday as the ship prepares to return to sea.
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ADF support to COVID-19-affected Tassie hospital ends
ADF and AUSMAT have concluded their support at Burnie’s North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania following an outbreak of COVID-19 among its staff.
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COVID-19 hits Defence Force Recruiting
Defence Force Recruiting is still open for business but has had to make changes to its business model to safeguard the health of candidates and staff.
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ADF’s COVID-19 on-line training graduates 200,000
Defence’s new COVID-19 on-line training course has been completed almost almost 200,000 since it was launched earlier this month.
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