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The Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy gather for a group photo with Australian Army soldiers after speaking to the media about the HIMARS at the Australian International Air Show 2025, Avalon Airport. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.
Australian Army News 

First Aussie HIMARS delivered

26/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2237 Views 0 Comments 10 Brigade 14 Regiment, Australian International Airshow, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, GMLRS, HIMARS, Minister for Defence, Minister for Defence Industry, RAA

Two of the Australian high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launchers are on show at Avalon International Airshow. CAPTION: Minister

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Veterans of the 1st Armoured Regiment participate in the Cambrai Parade at Edinburgh Defence Precinct. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Corporal Adam Quinn.
Australian Army History News Veterans 

1st Armoured Regiment marks last Cambrai Day with M1A1

03/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2983 Views 1 Comment 1st Armoured Regiment, Battle of Cambrai, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, M1A1 Abrams

M1A1 Abrams tanks echoed through the Edinburgh Defence Precinct during the Cambrai Parade for the final time, as 1st Armoured

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Deployed soldiers from 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, on parade during their Operation Kudu farewell ceremony at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide. Story and photos by Captain Peter March.
Australian Army News Overseas UK 

Ukraine community farewells SA-based soldiers

19/01/202419/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3290 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Brigade, 7th Battalion RAR, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Land Combat College, Operation Kudu

Soldiers from the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), 2nd Health Brigade and Land Combat College were farewelled in a

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Incoming Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso, signs the transfer of command certificate witnessed by the outgoing Commander Air Commodore Ross Bender. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.
ADF People 

New Air Warfare Centre Commander takes the reins

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2481 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct

A ceremony at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct marked the transfer of command for the Air Warfare Centre. CAPTION: Incoming Commander

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Artist and Ngarrindjeri man Thomas Readett stands beside his artwork at 462 Squadron Headquarters. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

New artwork depicts squadron’s cyber-threat mission

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Indigenous, No. 462 Squadron

462 Squadron, based at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct in South Australia, has taken custodianship of a unique Indigenous artwork that

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