Ghost Shark and other drones get teeth
The government will this week mark a major milestone in the development and testing of advanced undersea warfare capabilities for
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Combined operation prove success of Wantok Warrior
After daybreak, on a remote beach in Papua New Guinea, overlooked by the remnants of an Australian World War II
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Aussie NASAMS tested in Japan
10th Brigade’s fire distribution centre (FDC) deployed to Japan in September to train with Japanese and United States forces on
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Defence relaxes heat-stress policy
In response to a RUTHLESS Program initiative, the Australian Army has refined its approach to heat risk management to enhance
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Aussies and TNI exercise in East Java
It was only mid-morning, but the sun was blistering and already more than 35 degrees and the hum of engines
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Aussie HIMARS first overseas trip
For the first time, the Australian Army has deployed its high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launchers overseas, transporting the
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Anzac ammo techs share high-risk skills
New Zealand and Australian ammunition technicians have been laying down for the cause of combined training as they share practices
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ADF opens recruitment to Papua New Guineans
Following the historic signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty, known as the Pukpuk Treaty on 6 October 2025, the
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Three nations unite beneath the waves
Pittwater Basin on Sydney’s Northern Beaches appears like the perfect place to spend the school holidays, but, as thousands enjoyed
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Australia’s mine-clearing advantage
A new frontier of underwater warfare is providing RAN with an unparalleled advantage over potential adversaries. CAPTION: Royal Australian Navy’s
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Sydney and Choules meet at sea
HMAS Sydney rendezvoused with HMAS Choules in the Arafura Sea on 4 October, spending time operating together before continuing their separate deployments. CAPTION: HMAS
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ADF revs up at Bathurst
The roar of engines, the excitement of race day and the unmistakable sight of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft came
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Sydney reunites with Kiwi counterparts
HMAS Sydney recently rendezvoused with HMNZ Ships Aotearoa and Te Mana in the South China Sea, replenishing fuel and stores before continuing her regional presence deployment
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Soldiers to help shape emerging technologies
Nine emerging technologies were showcased at this year’s Army Innovation Day (AID) stand during the Chief of Army Symposium 2026.
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From keen eyes to sharp talons
When 2 Cav Regt adopted the wedge-tailed eagle as its badge 56 years ago, it was drawn to the bird’s
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Sea riders familiarised with big landing craft
In the lead-up to Exercise Orient Shield, five ADF personnel embarked on board Japanese and United States landing craft from
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New Black Hawks tested in PNG highlands
Against a backdrop of towering mountain pinnacles, narrow valleys and remote highland airstrips, Australian Army UH-60M Black Hawks completed their
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Drone warfare dawns for ADF
As robots rolled through sandy terrain, negotiating barbed wire, trenches and simulated landmines, it looked less like a robotics competition
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Army health experts prepare for traumatic burns
Of all the injuries Army health personnel may face in their careers, burns are among the most challenging. CAPTION: Students
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Military police share tactics in Japan
Managing internment and detention operations, riot control and forensic investigations are some of the military police (MP) capabilities Australian personnel
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