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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.

22 reservists receive Prince of Wales Awards

10/12/202417/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 923 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 1686 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

HMAS Canberra personnel conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

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HMAS Canberra exercises Freedom of Entry in capital

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2431 Views 3 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, WWII

Steady rainfall and gloomy skies did not dampen spirits as Navy personnel paraded through Canberra on 30 November in a

France, Germany and New Zealand join Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender to ensure that space is secure, and remains accessible for future generations. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Winnall. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

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More nations combine to defend space

22/11/202402/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1241 Views 0 Comments Combined Space Operations (CSpO), HQJOC, Operation Dyurra, Operation Olympic Defender

France, Germany and New Zealand recently joined Australia and other international partners, including the US, Canada and the UK, to

Navy welcomes charity organisation Tackling Leukaemia on board during the annual Navy versus Victoria Police rugby match at HMAS Cerberus. Photo by Leading Seaman Jack Codner.

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Joining forces to tackle leukaemia

22/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1021 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

HMAS Cerberus recently welcomed charity organisation Tackling Leukaemia on board during the annual Navy versus Victoria Police rugby match, to

The new Defence Space Safety Regulator will release inaugural satellite safety regulations in 2025. Story by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

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Defence sets sights on space safety

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 966 Views 0 Comments Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Defence Space Safety Program (DSSP), Defence Space Safety Regulator

The Director General of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) has been appointed the Defence Space Safety Regulator and, with

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams fires while working side-by-side Indonesian National Armed Forces Leopard 2 tanks during a combined joint live-fire practice on Exercise Keris Woomera 2024 in East Java, Indonesia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Explosive end to combined activity in Indonesia

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 943 Views 0 Comments Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, M1A1 Abrams, TNI

After months of preparation and an intensive week-long period of putting those plans into action, Exercise Keris Woomera has come

HMAS Choules arrives at Port Vila, Vanuatu, for a port visit. Story by Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Williamson.

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HMAS Choules’ visits Port Vila

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 645 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Vanuatu

HMAS Choules recently made a short port visit to Port Vila, Vanuatu, after providing support to Samoa for the Commonwealth

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Indonesian Armed Forces personnel conduct live-fire serials as part of Exercise Keris Woomera on HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

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Flexing high-seas firepower with TNI

15/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1429 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, TNI

High-end maritime warfare was on the agenda recently during Exercise Keris Woomera. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the

HMAS Gascoyne II makes its final entry into Sydney Harbour prior to decommissioning. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Brandan Clothier. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Gascoyne home for the final time

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1149 Views 0 Comments HMAS Gascoyne, HMAS Waterhen, Huon-class Minehunter

After 23 years of faithful service, HMAS Gascoyne II sailed through Sydney Heads on its return home for the final

Navy’s Clearance Diving Team Four uses the Artemis underwater navigation sonar unit during a seabed training search at Palau Tioman, as part of Exercise Bersama Lima. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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A first for Aussie clearance divers

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3880 Views 0 Comments Australian Clearance Dive Team 4, Exercise Bersama Lima, Five Power Defence Arrangements, Malaysia

The ADF has, for the first time, deployed a Navy clearance diving team to a Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA)

Warrant Officer Andrew Freame during his last sunset ceremony onboard HMAS Hobart at Fleet Base East, Sydney, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Angela Faulkner. Photos by Able Seaman Danyellah Hill.

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Final sail for warrant officer clocking 50 years

05/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1279 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Hobart

The ability to travel the world is what attracted Warrant Officer Andrew ‘Possum’ Freame to Navy life 50 years ago.

Outgoing Commanding Officer STS Young Endeavour Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Newman, hands over Commanding Officer responsibilities to Lieutenant Commander Andrew Leupen at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Peta Binns. Photos by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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New blood for Young Endeavour

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 913 Views 1 Comment Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour

Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour welcomes a new Commanding Officer as Lieutenant Commander Andrew Leupen takes the helm, ready

Able Seaman Brenton Manuel, back right, meets his grandparents for the first time as HMAS Sydney is berthed alongside Busan, Republic of Korea, during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Sydney a ship of firsts

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 607 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, HMAS Sydney III, Korean War, Republic of Korea

HMAS Sydney had a lot of firsts during its recent regional presence deployment, and one of them was the ship’s

Military Personnel Division is creating an integrated approach to career management and support across Navy, Army, and Air Force.

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Navigating an ADF career

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1226 Views 0 Comments Military Personnel Division

ADF personnel can now access all career management and personnel support information in one place thanks to the new Military

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla with, from left, Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, on board the Admiral Hudson. Story. y Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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All eyes on Royal review

29/10/202402/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2616 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Governor-General of Australia, King Charles III

Thousands of spectators lined the harbour around Garden Island, cheering and waving as the monarch sailed past. Those manning the

Students from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty wade out in the water as part of training in Tasmania.

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The cutting edge of autonomous technology

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 946 Views 0 Comments Australian Maritime College, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

The latest graduation of Navy’s Autonomous Maritime Systems Course marked an important milestone in preparing naval personnel to deliver future-focused