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Joint Logistics Unit – Victoria has reached out to local industry heads in a bid to create shared manufacturing opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/defence-invites-industry-collaboration
Solomon Islands rugby now has more referees, thanks to Rugby Australia and the ADF delivering a Pacific Sports training program in Honiara.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/program-celebrates-union-solomon-islands
Ninety-nine-year-old Glen Dobie has received the Australian Service Medal 1945-75, with Clasp 'PNG', decades after discharging from the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-16/ww2-digger-receives-service-medal-99
The Hunter-class frigate program holds a tour of the Osbourne Naval Shipyard and a virtual 3D walk through.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/sailing-new-era-capability
Private Jessica Sami joined the Pacific Sports training program in the Solomon islands to support trainers and participants.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/bridging-two-cultures-through-love-sport
Army lifted the trophy for the inaugural triservice CrossFit competition in Brisbane this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/army-are-first-crossfit-champions
An Army physical training instructor is challenging long-held fitness stereotypes while highlighting mental wellbeing.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/strengthening-links-health-chain
Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has become the second person in Australia to rack up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/classic-super-4000-hours
ADF Pacific Sporting Program members took on Solomon Islands police in a friendly game of futsal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/kicking-goals-pacific
ADF personnel put smiles on the faces of Timor-Leste locals and strengthened bonds as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-14/stronger-bonds-forged-dili
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In another significant milestone for the Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership, the first seven Royal Australian Navy (RAN) enlisted sailors graduated the United States Navy Nuclear Power School. The seven sailors, alongside a third group of RAN…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-14/seven-royal-australian-navy-enlisted-sailors-graduate-nuclear-power-school-aukus-first
Defence has signed a major infrastructure contract securing the long-term security of safe drinking water for Bullsbrook, Western Australia residents impacted by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) leaving RAAF Base Peace. The contract has engaged Perth-based Civcon Civil and Project…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-10-11/connecting-bullsbrook-residents-reticulated-water
Defence’s new innovation, science and technology strategy aims to give the ADF a capability edge and strategic surprise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/strategys-big-aspirations-meet-urgent-mission
Australians who have flown out of Lebanon with the help of the Australian Government, including ADF assistance, share their stories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/leaving-conflict-safety-family
Cadets from across the country were treated to a adventure-filled week at HMAS Cerberus during an annual continuous training camp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/cadets-try-their-hand-all-things-navy
To finish HMAS Sydney’s contribution to Indo-Pacific Endeavour, the crew participated in activities at sea with Royal Malaysian Navy ships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/ship-swap-deployment-highlight
Air Force honours fallen crew members from two aircrafts, which crashed in PNG waters in 1943, at a memorial service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/honouring-devotion-duty
The ADF joined firefighters and emergency services members from around the world for the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/going-next-level-charity
More than $10,000 was raised for Legacy at the annual Northern Territory Officers’ Ball in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-11/hats-legacy-top-end
Defence drone racers have won their third title in the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in London.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/drone-racing-tournament-three-peat
Army’s full-time experimentation unit demonstrates new technologies during an exercise at Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/powerful-display-show
Operation Beech is Defence’s support to the Australian Government response to the Hamas-Israel conflict.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/operations/global-operations/operation-beech
Navy’s important new link to its supply chain is a game-changer for bringing stores of fuel to ships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/strengthening-supply-chain
HMAS Sydney’s ship’s company visited more than 1000 children and assisted the local community in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/aussie-personnel-help-malaysian-community
It was a football game full of heart as aviators took to the field to raise funds for the Australian Heart Foundation and remember their fallen friend.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/footy-match-fallen-friend
The Managing Contractor Contract (International) (MCCI) is a modified version of Managing Contractor Contract (MCC), which is collaborative form of construction contract providing for involvement of the contractor at an early stage of the project through a "two phase" delivery model.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-managing-contractor-contract-templates
World Mental Health Day's Australian theme of 'meaningful connections matter' resonates with ADF personnel in particular.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-10/connection-and-wellbeing-critical-capability
The ADF has teamed up with Rugby Australia, the National Rugby League and Volleyball Australia to train sports officials in the Solomons.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/sports-program-kicks-honiara