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I don't want to side-track here too much but I am genuinely fascinated - does anyone actually know what would need to happen for the RAN to make the jump to SSN's? I mean barring the political aspect I understand that our lack of a nuclear power industry is an obstacle but is it really a bridge...

With the recent release of the interim ADF Posture Review, it was IMO rightly suggested that a general ADF discussion thread should be created. Having looked at some of the recommendations and how some appear to be tri-service in nature, it seemed like a non-service specific thread would be...

I'm 17 years old, female, and have applied for the ADF. I've always been interested in working EOR, which I believe generally progresses to EOD. I have read you have to train as a Combat Engineer, but what stages go from there and is it a possibility to gain work as EOR being female? Jen

This is a thread to discuss the (imaginatively named) 5 Power Defence Arrangement between the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. I would like to check on the effectiveness of this arrangement. Does it even make sense? Is it a simply a knee-jerk arrangement as to...

To the victors go the spoils! Officer Commanding Force Support Unit, Major Jo Richards-Bell gladly accepts the "Kafway Trophy" on behalf of the Australian side from English 9 Regiment Captain Mhere after the cricket match held between representative teams on Boxing Day at Kandahar...

The scoreboard tells the story, well sort of! The two teams pose for a team photo shortly after the match was completed, and the Aussies had been victorious. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

With the match balanced on a knifes edge at the beginning of what became the final over, Commander Joint Task Force 633, MAJGEN Mark Kelly, AO, a keen supporter on the day, was trying to stay relaxed, hoping the English score didn`t advance any further. He got his wish ! Boxing Day cricket...

Good sports, as always. The captain of the defeated English side, Staff Sergeant Mark Salter (centre-left) was the first to congratulate the Australian team members on their victory. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia...

You little bewdy!! Corporal Jannick Hill embraces teammate Sergeant Robert Jordan as the rest of the side rush to join the celebration as the final English wicket fell, handing victory to the Aussies. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides...

Putting your body on the line ! Corporal Jannick Hill dives full length and clings on to a spectacular catch late in the match. Ouch ! Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

Corporal Adam King gives his all in an attempt to dismiss English captain Mark Salter. 'Kingy' finished the match with one wicket to his name. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

Sure sonny, you can have my autograph! Corporal Jimmy Reilly obliges one of the crowd, Flight Lieutenant Darren Edmonds, in a traditional boundary line fielding ethic, keep the crowd on your side ! Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing...

The Englishmen can do nothing but watch as Corporal Adam King punishes the bowling with a classic off drive. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

The Australian crowd, while not huge in number, were willing in their support of the Aussie team, waving a patriotic flag when required. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

Smash it ! English player, Lance Corporal Vinnie De Souza, issues the invitation as he runs in to bowl to Australian batsman Sergeant Robert Jordan . Vinnie captured three wickets, and top scored for the game with a hard-hitting, lightning knock of approximately seventy runs. (No official...

Smash it ! English player and man-mountain, Lance Corporal Vinnie De Souza, issues the invitation as he runs in to bowl to Australian batsman Sapper Aaron Woods . Unfortunately for Aaron, the only thing he smashed was his bat .. onto his own head ! Look closely and see his bat has snapped...

Best of luck! The two opposing captains, Staff Sergeant Mark Salter and Force Support Units` Corporal Paul Sweeney shake hands prior to the start of play. Boxing Day cricket match played at Kandahar Airfield (KAF), between military sides representing Australia and England.

We`ve heard of 'rolling the pitch', but rolling OUT the pitch?, Australian captain Force Support Units` Corporal Paul Sweeney lays the last of the 'carpet' out prior to the match. The pitch will be unrolled again on Australia Day for the next battle between the two sides. Boxing Day cricket...

Australia has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the management of complex defence projects. The new organisation will be known as the Defence Systems Integration Technical Advisory (DSI - TA) and is a joint venture between the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and the Defence...