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    Papua New Guinea Defence Force - Wikipedia

    • The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Papua New Guinea. It originated from the Australian Army land forces of the territory of Papua New Guinea before independence, coming into being in January 1973 and having its antecedents in the Pacific Islands Regiment. The PNGDF is a s… See more

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    The PNGDF originated from the Australian Army land forces of the Territory of Papua New Guinea before … See more

    Land Element

    The Land Element is the PNGDFs army land force, being primarily a light infantry force capable of conducting low-tempo operations only; it is the senior of the three services. The army has its origins in the Pacific Isla… See more

    Air Element

    The Air Element is the air force branch of the PNGDF, operating a small number of light aircraft and rotary wing assets in support of army operations. Like the PNGDF in general the air force suffers from chronic equ… See more

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  4. PNG News Update
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    PNG Defence Force Prepares for Recruitment and …

    Apr 10, 2023 · Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) is set to begin recruitment and training for the year 2024, according to Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Etato, the commanding officer of Goldie River Training Depot.

  6. Lowy Institute
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    Why did PNG sign a Defence Cooperation Agreement …

    Dec 22, 2023 · The parliament passed the Defence Force (International Obligations) Act 2010, with the intention of committing PNG to undertake international and regional peacekeeping operations, part of a strategy to …

  7. PNG Facts
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    PNG Defence Force Recruitment and Applications

  8. info.gov.pg
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    NEC appoints Commodore Polewara as PNG Defence …

    Jun 10, 2024 · The National Executive Council (NEC) today promoted Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed him as the new Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.

  9. GlobalSecurity.org
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    Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)

    The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) originated from the Australian Army land forces of the Territory of Papua New Guinea that were part of the Pacific Island Regiment before...

  10. The PNG Bulletin
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    New Minister for Defence Hon Dr Billy Joseph, thanks …

    Jan 19, 2024 · As the new Minister for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), I shall immediately meet with the senior leadership of the PNGDF to understand the current state of affairs and identify key strategic priorities …

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    Security in Papua New Guinea: The Military and Diplomatic …