Australian Defence Force Megathread

[Colin Parkinson]

The "Our North Strong and Free" update to "Strong Secure Engaged".

Sadly they sound more like song titles.

 

[dimsum]

Sadly they sound more like song titles.

Well they’re also called the Defence Policy (and Defence Policy Update) but the other names roll off the tongue easier.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Interesting, It will be good to see how this design works out.

Australian Defence selects Damen's LST100 for new landing craft fleet

Damen Shipyards Group's Landing Ship Transport 100 design has been chosen as the preferred option for the Australian Defence Force's Landing Craft Heavy programme.

www.naval-technology.com

 

[dimsum]

https://fb.watch/wmF48eW6Oe

Latest ADF recruiting video for submariners.

 

[Good2Golf]

That doesn’t look as fun as rappelling down a rock face with your mountain bike…

(Decent ads by the ADF)

 

[Blackadder1916]

https://fb.watch/wmF48eW6Oe

Latest ADF recruiting video for submariners.

I'm disappointed. I thought the central character was going to be the white bearded guy on the bus.

 

[Cloud Cover]

Sounds like some key capabilities (LPH in particular) are in the chopping block in Australia, to make budget room for Virginia class and AUKUS.

Defence budget cuts loom as AUKUS squeeze bites

Defence insiders are warning that ‘nothing is off the table’ as a spending review examines major military projects.

thenightly.com.au

And before anyone suggests we should take up one of their LPH, Singapore already has its friendly hand outstretched.