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Army private and husband charged over allegedly spying for Russia

Army private and husband charged over allegedly spying for Russia

12 July 2024 | By Chris Johnson
Public Sector
After two decades of Army and Air Force leaders, Navy takes the helm of the ADF

After two decades of Army and Air Force leaders, Navy takes the helm of the ADF

12 July 2024 | By Chris Johnson and Andrew McLaughlin
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Translating the universe with Canberra's world-leading tech

Translating the universe with Canberra's world-leading tech

10 July 2024 | By Morgan Kenyon
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What gives this Canberra success story an edge in the cyber security and technology game?

What gives this Canberra success story an edge in the cyber security and technology game?

9 July 2024 | By Dione David
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ADF to acquire small Switchblade loitering drones

ADF to acquire small Switchblade loitering drones

9 July 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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SMEs a vital link as government gets down to business in bolstering cyber security

SMEs a vital link as government gets down to business in bolstering cyber security

8 July 2024 | By Chris Johnson
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Movement at the top for ADF services

Movement at the top for ADF services

8 July 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Australia to partner with Amazon Web Services to deliver top secret cloud capabilities

Australia to partner with Amazon Web Services to deliver top secret cloud capabilities

4 July 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence
Audit report finds effectiveness of Defence recruitment campaigns not evaluated

Audit report finds effectiveness of Defence recruitment campaigns not evaluated

1 July 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Public Sector
Canberra-based Bluerydge looking to help Defence SMEs navigate the grants process

Canberra-based Bluerydge looking to help Defence SMEs navigate the grants process

26 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Julian Assange freed after reaching plea deal with US authorities

Julian Assange freed after reaching plea deal with US authorities

25 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Canberra's sovereign cyber capability is about to be unlocked

Canberra's sovereign cyber capability is about to be unlocked

24 June 2024 | By Dione David
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What ADF veterans wish they knew about finances and super before getting out

What ADF veterans wish they knew about finances and super before getting out

24 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Super successful: 50 years since first flight of the jet that became the F/A-18 Hornet

Super successful: 50 years since first flight of the jet that became the F/A-18 Hornet

19 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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First of four MQ-4C Triton uncrewed maritime aircraft arrives in Australia

First of four MQ-4C Triton uncrewed maritime aircraft arrives in Australia

17 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Will the low-risk general purpose frigates really be low-risk?

Will the low-risk general purpose frigates really be low-risk?

4 June 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Indecision and delays leaves Australian submarine force at risk of decade-plus long capability gap

Indecision and delays leaves Australian submarine force at risk of decade-plus long capability gap

28 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Public Sector
New air force VIP jets to arrive in Canberra in July

New air force VIP jets to arrive in Canberra in July

24 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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End of an era as first Anzac-class frigate is decommissioned after 28 years of service

End of an era as first Anzac-class frigate is decommissioned after 28 years of service

20 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Federal Budget: Some spending and project clarity in Defence

Federal Budget: Some spending and project clarity in Defence

17 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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China’s newest aircraft carrier completes first sea trials

China’s newest aircraft carrier completes first sea trials

14 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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'Unsafe and unprofessional': Chinese fighter releases flares in path of Royal Australian Navy helicopter

'Unsafe and unprofessional': Chinese fighter releases flares in path of Royal Australian Navy helicopter

7 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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David McBride stole 207 secret military documents, leaked info due to fears of ADF's 'improper investigation'

David McBride stole 207 secret military documents, leaked info due to fears of ADF's 'improper investigation'

7 May 2024 | By Albert McKnight
ADF members, veterans will head to Warrior Games in Florida

ADF members, veterans will head to Warrior Games in Florida

5 May 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Public Sector
Defence healthcare should consider multiple partnership and career continuum models

Defence healthcare should consider multiple partnership and career continuum models

30 April 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Defence
Defence and Lockheed Martin sign Joint Air Battle Management System contract

Defence and Lockheed Martin sign Joint Air Battle Management System contract

29 April 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Veteran-owned businesses: Julie Nichols goes from flight steward to market mogul

Veteran-owned businesses: Julie Nichols goes from flight steward to market mogul

28 April 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Rapid development: The Australian-designed Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle

Rapid development: The Australian-designed Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle

26 April 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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Canberra woman goes into battle for partners, families of Defence personnel

Canberra woman goes into battle for partners, families of Defence personnel

25 April 2024 | By Sally Hopman
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Where to mark Anzac Day in Canberra this year

Where to mark Anzac Day in Canberra this year

23 April 2024 | By Morgan Kenyon
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Unique way to mount medals, military memorabilia for generations to come

Unique way to mount medals, military memorabilia for generations to come

22 April 2024 | By Katrina Condie
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New National Defence Strategy simply collates those capability announcements already made

New National Defence Strategy simply collates those capability announcements already made

20 April 2024 | By Andrew McLaughlin
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