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Local medic Captain Bradley Holls is providing critical medical aid to the people of a small village in West Sumatra which was hit by a devastating earthquake two weeks ago.QUICK LINKS »
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Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, has reaffirmed there will be no increase to Australian troops numbers in Afghanistan at a press conference in Washington.
Soldiers strike insurgent stronghold
A Special Forces operation in Afghanistan has resulted in the seizure of insurgent weapons, improvised explosive devices, as well as Afghan Army uniforms and about 100 kilograms of opium.Next generation submarine challenge
The Acting Minister for Defence Greg Combet has highlighted the major challenges facing the ADF’s next generation submarine project in a speech to the Sydney Institute.Minister meets US counterpart
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, has met US Secretary of Defense Dr Robert Gates to discuss key issues in the alliance relationship including operations in Afghanistan.LATEST RELEASES »
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