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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-off-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-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-off-honiara
Headquarters Joint Operations Command dominates on the field despite having the odds stacked against them.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/against-all-odds
Australian Navy personnel exchanged on-board experiences with Japanese, New Zealand and US crews in the Indo-Pacific region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/ship-ship-culture-swap
After rain events forced its temporary closure, the sun shone brightly on the reopening of the Officers’ Mess at RAAF Base Richmond.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/mess-reopens-service-after-two-years
Less than six weeks out of initial employment training, Aircraftman Jayden Robinson deployed to the Philippines with 1 Security Forces Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/providing-ground-security-multinational-activity
The Maintenance Services Contract (International) templates are to be used for engagement of a long-term Head Maintenance Contractor.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-maintenance-services-contract
The Head contract (International) (HCI) is a version of Head Contract (HC-1) traditional fixed time construction contract tailored for use on projects delivered overseas, with pricing on a lump sum basis, a schedule of rates basis, or a combination of the two.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-head-contract-templates
The Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract (International) (ECI HCI) is a modified version of Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract (ECI HC-1). It provides for early contractor involvement in the design, planning, programming and cost planning of the works and to maximise the achievement of specified ECI objectives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-contracting-suite-templates/international-early-contractor-involvement-head-contract-templates
The Design Services Contract (International) (DSCI) is a version of Design Services Contract (DSC-1) design contract, tailored for engagement of a design services consultant for overseas construction projects on a fixed time, lump sum basis.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-design-services-contract-templates
Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment spent 12 days honing its ability to operate in the jungle while mounted and dismounted.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/cavalry-comes-grips-jungle-conditions
Defence has set a new benchmark in exceeding $5 billion worth of contracts awarded to First Nations businesses under the Indigenous Procurement Policy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-09/defence-leads-way-indigenous-spending
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program and available financial assistance for impacted parties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/legal-claims