The defence force’s culture and commitment to supporting veterans has been called into question during the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. At a hearing into defence force suicide held in Adelaide on July 21, the royal commission was told of many issues faced by military service families. Head of military personnel, Major General Wade…
‘Liability for Our Allies’: Australian Military Gaps Laid Bare by Defence Expert
A senior defence consultant has lambasted the Australian federal government’s decision to undertake multiple defence reviews, saying it is delaying Defence’s ability to advance projects. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW, Brent Clark, the CEO of the Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN), said time that could be…
Australia Offers $50,000 Bonus To Stem Defence Personnel Turnover
May 2, 2023
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Australian soldiers and staff will be offered a $50,000 (US$33,170) bonus payment as part of a wider effort to stem the ongoing loss of personnel in the country’s defence force. Attrition or the rate of personnel leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF), hovers at around 10 percent each year, which equates to 5,000-6,000 individuals. The…
Senator Backs ‘Foreign Legion’ Concept to Bolster Flagging Aussie Military Recruitment
April 30, 2023
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Australia should open up military recruitment to neighbouring Pacific Islanders, says Senator Jacqui Lambie, who says the move will help deal with ongoing recruitment problems in the defence force. “Pacific Islanders and New Zealanders … they’ve been going to and from this country for a long time,” Lambie told Sky News on May 1. “There’s…
With the Defence Review Now Done, the Real Work Must Begin
April 30, 2023
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Commentary Australia faces the most dangerous and uncertain region since the Second World War. This is the stark conclusion of the Defence Strategic Review which was released on the eve of ANZAC Day. The conclusion is not new: co-author, Sir Angus Houston, 75, the former Chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), said previously that…
With the Defence Review Now Done, Questions Still Remain
April 30, 2023
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Commentary Australia faces the most dangerous and uncertain region since the Second World War. This is the stark conclusion of the Defence Strategic Review which was released on the eve of ANZAC Day. The conclusion is not new: co-author, Sir Angus Houston, 75, the former Chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), said previously that…
Plugging Capability Gaps Essential to Australian Defence: Strategic Review
Increasing recruitment, securing trade routes, and boosting energy supply are among the biggest issues in the Australian Defence Force, according to a major review. The final report of a strategic defence review, which was released by the Albanese government on April 24, warned that Australia’s geographical isolation is no longer a significant strategic advantage that…
More Missiles, Less Armoured Vehicles: ADF Continues Evolution to Deal With Beijing Threat
April 23, 2023
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Australia will cut the purchase of new armoured vehicles in favour of long-range missiles to better deal with the Beijing threat and pivot the country’s military from a land-based fighting force to one better suited to maritime warfare. On April 24, the Labor government received the final report from a defence review ordered in August…
Australia to Protect Schools, Children Affected by War
Armed groups that attack schools will be prosecuted by Australian military forces as part of their endorsement of an international schools protection pact. Australia joins 116 other countries that have formally endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration. As part of the declaration, military policies and measures will be put in place to ensure education continues for…
US Gives Go Ahead for New Lethal Hardware for Australia
February 27, 2023
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The Australian Defence Forces (ADF) just became more lethal after the United States government greenlit the sale of long-range guided missiles and their supporting equipment. The sale, which is estimated to cost the federal government around $750 million (US$506 million), will see Australia acquire up to 63 of the U.S. new medium-range air-to-ground Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range…
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