Defence

Tenders to be called for underwater tracking ranges
Australian businesses will soon have the opportunity to tender for work on new maritime underwater tracking ranges to be built in Western Australia.

Border communities thanked for support
Commanding Officer of Operation COVID-19 Assist Brigadier Michael Garraway has thanked communities on the NSW/Victorian border for their support.

Company pledges to support veteran employment
Babcock Australasia has joined 50 other companies that have pledged through Soldier On to support veterans through employment.

Indigenous contract for Hunter-class frigate
The first Indigenous supplier contracted for the Hunter-class frigate program’s prototyping phase has been announced.

Lightning fly-past marks change of command
Defence’s Russell offices were shaken when two F-35A Lightnings flew over Canberra to mark the change of command of Chief of Joint Capabilities.

Testing kits to protect multinational force
Australian personnel in Egypt will be better protected from a COVID-19 outbreak after receiving 500 testing kits.

Reunion on the high seas for Ballarat pilot
An Australian flight commander had an unexpected reunion with two former trainee United States naval aviators while exercising on the high seas.

Stitching up patches of gratitude
The woman who founded the organisation that has donated thousands of quilts and laundry bags has received a quilt of her own.

Awards recognise reservists' employers
The 2020 National Employer Support Awards have been announced, recognising civilian employers of ADF reservists.

Soldiers drive vehicles to Adelaide via the sea
In a demonstration of their amphibious capability, the latest generation of Army vehicles has been driven on board HMAS Adelaide.

Warm recognition for coffee shop owner
Any Defence member who has passed through JTF 633’s Camp Baird is likely to have visited the coffee shop Bean Around the MEAO.

Sky Ranger innovation on target
For the first time, a small unmanned aerial system has been used to provide targeting support to 1st Armoured Regiment.