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Death Of An Australian Soldier In East Timor
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 7:30 am | Australian Defence Force
An Australian soldier has died while serving on operations as part of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor. The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, said the soldier was found deceased yesterday afternoon in Dili. More >>
Sgt Lyddiard's Family Enroute To NATO Hospital
Tuesday, 6 November 2007, 9:11 am | Australian Defence Force
Specialists will continue to assess Sergeant Lyddiard's condition and further medical management needs. Included in this assessment will be a decision on when it may be possible for Sergeant Lyddiard to return to Australia. More >>
NATO Medal To Be Awarded To ADF In Afghanistan
Saturday, 3 November 2007, 11:00 am | Australian Defence Force
The Commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) made a formal offer to award the medal to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, and this offer has been accepted by the Australian Government. More >>
Hand Held Database Enhances Soldiers' Capability
Saturday, 3 November 2007, 10:58 am | Australian Defence Force
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) has developed a hand-held information tool to help Australian Defence Force personnel operate more effectively by using local knowledge during deployments overseas. More >>
The Funeral Of Sergeant Matthew Locke, SAS
Saturday, 3 November 2007, 10:57 am | Australian Defence Force
During his 16-year military career, 10 years of which was spent in the elite Special Air Service Regiment, Sergeant Locke completed active service in a number of operational theatres as well as being awarded the Medal of Gallantry last year for his gallantry ... More >>
RAAF Farewells 'City Of Sydney' Boeing 707
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 6:15 pm | Australian Defence Force
Originally built for Qantas Airways, the aircraft flew for the first time in 1968. It was purchased by the RAAF in 1983 for use in strategic airlift, capable of carrying passengers and cargo. More >>
SAS Sergeant Locke Returns Home To Australia
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 7:07 pm | Australian Defence Force
In a solemn and dignified ceremony, soldiers from Sergeant Locke's SAS battalion formed a Guard and Bearer Party on the tarmac where they met the C-130 Hercules aircraft and carried the casket to a private room. More >>
Australian Dept of Defence Annual Report 2006-07
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 6:34 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Department of Defence today presented its Annual Report 2006-07 to the Senate in accordance with the caretaker conventions. The Australian National Audit Office declared Defence's 2006-07 financial statements as "true and fair," except for general ... More >>
Top Honour For RAAF Air Force Globemaster Team
Wednesday, 31 October 2007, 2:14 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received a top national aviation award for its rapid and successful introduction of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III into service. More >>
Australian Defence Response To Four Corners
Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 9:38 am | Australian Defence Force
Defence rejects claims to be aired tonight by the Four Corners program that suggest Australia is conceding its crucial air superiority in the region by purchasing the F-18F Super Hornet. More >>
Sergeant Matthew Locke Begins His Journey Home
Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 9:37 am | Australian Defence Force
Sergeant Matthew Locke, the Special Air Service Regiment soldier killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan on Thursday, has begun his return home to Australia. More >>
Commandos On Parade For Afghanistan Honours
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:32 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Governor General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, officially acknowledged the dedication and skills of Australian Commandos at a parade held in Sydney today. More >>
New Chief Information Officer For Defence
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:31 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Secretary of Defence, Nick Warner, and Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, are pleased to announce that Mr Greg Farr has been appointed as Chief Information Officer. More >>
Tribute To Sergeant Matthew Locke
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:31 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston today paid tribute to Sergeant Matthew Locke who died yesterday whilst on operations in Afghanistan. More >>
GG Sir Michael Jeffrey and Army Chief Peter Leahy
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:26 pm | Australian Defence Force
Sergeant Locke, from my observations, was a magnificent soldier. He was brave, he was an absolute professional, but he also had a wonderful sense of humour and was very compassionate and I know that he will be missed. More >>
Death of an Australian Soldier.In Afghanistan
Friday, 26 October 2007, 9:21 pm | Australian Defence Force
Australian Special Forces serving in Oruzgan Province, Southern Afghanistan were involved in a significant incident yesterday that resulted in the death of an Australian SASR soldier. More >>
Chief Of Army Address To Land Warfare Conference
Thursday, 25 October 2007, 6:44 pm | Australian Defence Force
My first priority as Chief of Army is to ensure that we fully support our soldiers deployed on operations. The Army is focused on ensuring that our soldiers are as well prepared, trained, equipped and led as we can make them. More >>
Australian Navy Divers Assist Solomon Islanders
Thursday, 25 October 2007, 6:13 pm | Australian Defence Force
Over 400 explosive projectiles and bombs left over from World War Two have been disposed of by a combined team of Royal Australian Navy divers and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal element of the Solomon Islands Police Force. More >>
New Development In ID Of Australian WW1 Soldiers
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 9:37 am | Australian Defence Force
The remains of five Australian WW1 soldiers were discovered in Zonnebeke last year during a road excavation and two, Sergeant George Calder and Private John Hunter, have already been successfully identified using DNA matching from surviving female ... More >>
Individual Protection Experts Meet In Melbourne
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 9:34 am | Australian Defence Force
The world's leading researchers in individual protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats have converged on Melbourne for Australia's inaugural Individual Protective Equipment Conference (IPE 2007). More >>
