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Australian Defence Helps Sumatra's Tsunami Victims

Tuesday, 28 December 2004, 10:23 am | Australian Defence Force

Following yesterday's catastrophic Tsunami, Australia will send four C130 Hercules to Indonesia to assist in the humanitarian relief effort, Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today. More >>

Australian Defence Assistance To Tsunami Victims

Tuesday, 28 December 2004, 10:22 am | Australian Defence Force

The Australian Government has pledged the support of the Australian Defence Force in response to the devastating earthquake off the Indonesia coast. More >>

Defence Minister Visits Indonesia

Friday, 17 December 2004, 8:56 am | Australian Defence Force

Defence Minister Robert Hill will meet with Defence Minister, Dr Juwono Sudarsono, during a two-day visit to Jakarta to strengthen ties in the defence relationship between the to countries. More >>

Australia Inspector General Intelligence Inquiry

Friday, 10 December 2004, 12:22 am | Australian Defence Force

In April this year the Government publicly released a report completed in 2003 by the then Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Mr Bill Blick into claims made by LTCOL Lance Collins. Subsequently the current Inspector General of Intelligence ... More >>

Army Statement - Injured Soldier Returns Home

Tuesday, 2 November 2004, 10:34 am | Australian Defence Force

Lieutenant Garth Callender, Second Cavalry Regiment, has returned to Australia to undergo further medical treatment for injuries sustained as a result of the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device explosion in Baghdad on 25 October. More >>

Australian Vehicle Attack In Baghdad

Tuesday, 26 October 2004, 9:31 am | Australian Defence Force

Defence Minister Robert Hill said today's vehicle attack in Baghdad was a reminder of the risks to our Australian Defence personnel who are helping the Iraqi people achieve freedom and a better future. Senator Hill said he deeply regrets the deaths ... More >>

Australian Vehicles Attacked In Baghdad

Tuesday, 26 October 2004, 9:29 am | Australian Defence Force

At approximately 0800 hrs this morning in Baghdad (1500hr AEST), an ADF Security Detachment (SECDET) Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) patrol was engaged by a suspected vehicle borne explosive device in central Baghdad. More >>

Indonesian Navy Ships To Visit Australia

Monday, 11 October 2004, 10:47 am | Australian Defence Force

The Indonesian Navy will be visiting Darwin and Perth during October, reciprocating Royal Australian Navy ship visits to Indonesian ports and highlighting the strengthening relationship between our two countries' Navies. More >>

US F/A-18 Hornet Crash In Australia Pilot Ejected

Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 9:55 am | Australian Defence Force

Statement issued on behalf of Marine Aircraft Group 12, III Marine Expeditionary Force, United States Marine Corps in Japan. Around 0545 GMT while conducting routine training approximately 10 miles southwest of the Royal Australian Air Force Base ... More >>

Australia Equips Strike-Craft With Missiles

Friday, 27 August 2004, 9:02 am | Australian Defence Force

Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today that Australia's F/A-18 Hornet fighter and AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft will be equipped with long range missiles capable of destroying land and sea targets. More >>

Further Iraqi Army Officers To Study In Australia

Monday, 16 August 2004, 11:53 am | Australian Defence Force

Another two members of the Iraqi Armed Forces will attend courses at the Australian Defence College next year, Defence Robert Hill announced today. More >>

Changes To Australia's Contribution To Iraq

Monday, 2 August 2004, 9:05 am | Australian Defence Force

The Government has decided to make a number of changes to the structure of the Australian Defence Force contribution to the stability and reconstruction of Iraq to meet ongoing strategic interests. More >>

Solomon Islands Celebrate Ramsi Achievements

Monday, 26 July 2004, 9:50 am | Australian Defence Force

Celebrations have marked the first anniversary of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands which has transformed the security environment since its deployment in July 2003. More >>

International Air Forces Arrive In NT Australia

Monday, 12 July 2004, 11:08 am | Australian Defence Force

What: Personnel and aircraft participating in the Royal Australian Air Force's largest exercise 'Pitch Black', will arrive in the Northern Territory from Monday, 12 July 2004. More >>

Australia's Missile Defence Research Hits Target

Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 11:01 am | Australian Defence Force

Preliminary trials of the possible application of Australia's world-leading Jindalee over the horizon radar to missile defence had proved successful in detecting a target, Defence Minister Robert Hill announced today. More >>

Australia Black Hawks Return From Timor

Thursday, 27 May 2004, 3:33 pm | Australian Defence Force

The Australian Army's Black Hawk helicopters and soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment have bid farewell to their mission in East Timor, marking almost five years of continuous service for the regiment, Defence Minister Robert Hill said today. More >>

Turkish International Service - Mehmetcik Abide

Monday, 26 April 2004, 8:51 am | Australian Defence Force

It is an honour and a privilege to be here today, to remember all of those who fought on this Peninsula in battles which began 89 years ago tomorrow. More >>

Anzac Day Dawn Service - Gallipoli Speech

Monday, 26 April 2004, 8:50 am | Australian Defence Force

We stand here this morning to remember all those who suffered and died at this place 89 years ago. More >>

ANZAC Day Images: Australia Around The World

Monday, 26 April 2004, 12:13 am | Australian Defence Force

Australian ANZAC Day images from Gallipoli, Baghdad, The Solomons and Canberra More >>

Final Anzac Ship Launched

Friday, 19 March 2004, 5:03 pm | Australian Defence Force

Australia's $7 billion (current prices) investment in the 17-year ANZAC class frigate project will reach a significant milestone tomorrow with the launch of the 10th and final ship, Defence Minister Robert Hill said today. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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