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Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 730 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, Vanuatu

RAAF Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules aircraft have returned 284 Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals from Vanuatu in the

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Shaw.

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Australia takes leading role in Middle East maritime security

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 747 Views 2 Comments Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153), Operation Hydranth, Operation Manitou

As Houthi attacks on shipping intensified in the Red Sea, Australia stepped up its commitment to maritime security, assuming command

Professor Hugh Heggie and Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, with the commanding officers and the youngest sailors of HMA Ships Cape Pillar, Cape Naturaliste, Cape Woolamai and Cape Capricorn at HMAS Coonawarra. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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Four new patrol boats commissioned

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 830 Views 1 Comment Evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB), HMAS Cape Capricorn, HMAS Cape Naturaliste, HMAS Cape Pillar, HMAS Cape Woolamai, HMAS Coonawarra, Operation Resolute

Four Evolved Cape-class patrol boats were recently commissioned in a ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin,

Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, second from left, holds a UK flag during a ceremony in Busan, South Korea. Story by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath. Photo by Yun, In Kyeong.

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Proud to represent Australia in Korea

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 313 Views 0 Comments South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

A deployment to South Korea has brought many ‘pinch me moments’ for Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, who represents Australia in

Rear Admiral Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, pins US Navy Submarine Warfare Device 'dolphins' on a Royal Australian Navy lieutenant commander during a pier-side quarters for the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) in Japan. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes.

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First Aussie to earn USN submariners’ ‘Dolphins’

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 894 Views 2 Comments AUKUS

The US Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka,

Nursing officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942. Story by Commander Steven Grosser. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1054 Views 0 Comments Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Maritime Operational Health Unit, Singapore, Vivian Bullwinkel, WWII

On its return home from Singapore after Indo-Pacific Endeavour, HMAS Adelaide sailed to Bangka Island where personnel commemorated sacrifices made

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KONGSBERG test fires first Australian-made NSM launcher

12/12/202415/12/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 934 Views 2 Comments Naval Strike Missile, NSM

KONGSBERG announced that its first Australian-manufactured launcher for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) capability has successfully completed a blast-test vehicle

HMAS Brisbane fires a Tomahawk missile off the cost of San Diego, USA. Photo by Petty Officer Craig Walton.

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HMAS Brisbane fires Tomahawk ahead of purchase

10/12/202410/12/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 941 Views 0 Comments Tomahawk

Royal Australian Navy has achieved a major milestone in realising an enhanced and lethal surface combatant fleet, with Australia becoming

The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

10/12/202410/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 719 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, Invictus Games

Loss of connection has been an issue for some of the 33 members of Team Australia heading to Invictus Games

Administrator of the NT Hugh Heggie presents a Prince of Wales Award to 2024 recipient Lieutenant Jacqueline Martin during a ceremony held at Government House, Darwin. Story by Emily Egan. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

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22 reservists receive Prince of Wales Awards

10/12/202417/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 605 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Prince of Wales Award

Twenty-two ADF reservists are now recipients of the 2025 Prince of Wales Award, receiving up to $10,000 to support a

HMAS Adelaide and HMS Spey alongside PSA Sembawang, Singapore, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Indo-Pacific Endeavour closes in Singapore

06/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 951 Views 0 Comments AFP, Australian Border Force, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, has come to a close with HMA Ships Adelaide and Stuart leaving Singapore for