Aussie aviation “model programs in international cooperation”
Two programs designed to enhance the ADF air capability and increase regional security are the “model programs in international cooperation”,
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Anzac wolf pack hunts subs off WA
Four of Australia’s seven Anzac-class frigates sailed in formation off the Western Australian coast for ASWEX 25 this month. CAPTION:
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Will Australia ever own Virginia-class SSNs – Turnbull argues no
In an address to the National Press Club this week, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for a proper and
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Naval fire in support of soldiers ashore
It was anything but quiet on the bridge of HMAS Sydney as she fired her Mk 45 5-inch naval artillery
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Defence commemorates 20th anniversary of ‘Shark 02’ crash
The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter,
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RAN chopper visits Victorian schools
Two Victorian schools received a special visit as a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter and its crew touched down, offering
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HMAS Sydney leaves on three-month regional deployment
From late March until early July 2025, HMAS Sydney will sail throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of Regional Presence Deployment 25-2
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ADF back to Solomons on survey mission
Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant deployed to Solomon Islands recently for vital survey work, reinforcing Australia’s longstanding commitment to the
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Another $200million worth of torpedos ordered
Australia is enhancing the lethality of its submarine fleet under a $200million agreement with the United States to acquire additional
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A new source of light for the ADF
Two large shells exploded near Lance Corporal Phillip Davies while he was digging in telephone cables at Messines Ridge during
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Services ring in birthdays at carillon
Military Personnel Division celebrated the 124th birthday of Navy and Army at the National Carillon in Canberra last week. CAPTION: From
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MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas
Tucked away on Robertson Barracks lies a workshop that hums with creativity, problem-solving and quiet ingenuity. CAPTION: MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel
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A look inside secretive comms facility ahead of overhaul
Work is under way to overhaul a kilometres-wide and 300-metre-tall transmitter array in the remote West Australian town of Exmouth.
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Freedom of navigation mission protects Indo-Pacific
Exercising Australia’s freedom of navigation, the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region under
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Training saves life of tourist in trouble
“Without their help … I wouldn’t be here.” CAPTION: Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving
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Sailors save the day with first aid
A routine run for three sailors in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens turned into a real-life first aid exercise, after they
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$200million for new navy radio network
Communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships will be upgraded under a $200million program with Boeing Defence Australia. FILE PHOTO:
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Updates as of 11 March 2025 Support for Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), emergency authorities in Queensland and
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Updates on People’s Liberation Army–Navy vessels operating near Australia
People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class
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HMAS Perth I Memorial unveiled
The HMAS Perth I memorial was inaugurated in East Fremantle recently by the Governor of Western Australia Chris Dawson and
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