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Lance Corporal William Paffrath working at the Police Assistance Line takes phone calls from members of the public. Photo: Petty Officer Nina Fogliani
Service COVID-19

ADF answers the call

An increase in community phone calls made to the Police Assistance Line in Victoria has led to personnel from the ADF providing a helping hand.
Technology

DST launches new strategy

DST has unveiled a new plan for collaborative mission-directed research to ensure Australia’s forces maintain a capability edge.
Gavin Fowler and Tim Bubner (under the DEAP aircraft) conduct a performance check of the sensor systems just installed on the aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Technology

Surveillance technology makes it harder to hide

DST scientists are working with counterparts from the United States to demonstrate the capabilities of advanced hyperspectral imaging.
The Terms of Reference for the independent review into the government’s Centre for Defence Industry Capability have been released.
Capability

Discussion paper to inform independent review

The Terms of Reference for the independent review into the government’s Centre for Defence Industry Capability have been released.
Colonel David Hughes addresses Australian Defence Force personnel and members of the Australian Medical Assistance Team at Burnie Airport before they leave Tasmania. Photo: Sergeant Mark Doran
Service COVID-19

Mission accomplished in north-west Tasmania

The Australian Defence Force has concluded its support at Burnie’s North West Regional Hospital following an outbreak of COVID-19.
Lieutenant General John Frewen meets some Defence civilians who have been redeployed to Services Australia in Canberra. Photo: Lauren Larking
National COVID-19

Defence civilians answering the call

It was a visit to a frontline of a different kind for Defence leaders as they met 200 staff redeployed to Services Australia at short notice.
The Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, has written to Defence families to thank them for their support.
Service COVID-19

CDF expresses gratitude to Defence Force families

In a letter to all Defence family members, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell thanks them for their support.
This is an artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.
Capability

Digital diploma supports shipbuilding capability

Australia’s first digital shipbuilding course began a month ago, changing traditional shipbuilding education in this country.
Lieutenant General John Frewen is working offline from his role as Principal Deputy Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate for the duration of his appointment to the taskforce.
National COVID-19

Good progress but "we cannot assume the COVID-19 response is over".

After nearly two months of operation, the Defence COVID-19 taskforce commander has praised the ADF's response.
No. 27 Squadron Wing Commander Mathew Green and Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant David Williams and No. 383 Squadron Wing Commander Alan Brown.
National Anzac Day

Indigenous service linked to the spirit of sacrifice

The contribution of Indigenous Diggers to the protection of the nation should never be forgotten.
Lieutenant Intae Park is the Australian Army Scientific Officer on board HMAS Adelaide while the ship conducts first-of-class flight trials off the coast of Queensland.
People Anzac Day

Reflecting on wise words

Serving Australia and spending Anzac Day at sea is not something Lieutenant Intae Park envisaged growing up in Seoul, South Korea.
Army personnel at one of the call centre sites, from left, Private Nicholas Rheinberger, Corporal Nathaniel Wood and Corporal Elizabeth Brookes. Photo: Chris Kidd
Service COVID-19

Personnel boost capacity at new Hobart call centre

A new call centre has been opened near Hobart to increase the capacity of the Public Health Hotline to communicate during the pandemic.

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