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HMAS Choules in Sydney Harbour for the 2024 Australia Day celebrations. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF thrills Sydney’s Australia Day crowds

01/02/202401/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1173 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ADF Red Berets, Australia Day, HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk, Roulettes

With the sun shining bright for Australia Day, the ADF provided a spectacular display on and around Sydney Harbour. CAPTION: HMAS

Senior enlisted adviser to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Lauren Larking.

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to CDF

01/02/202403/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1290 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) (SEAC)

Continuous support to domestic operations without much respite was one issue raised with the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of

Chief Petty Officer Gillian Bryant has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Stepping up and talking the talk

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1566 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, Guardian-class Patrol Boat, Sea Training Group

When Chief Petty Officer Gillian Bryant stepped up to act in a lieutenant commander’s role, she could walk the walk,

Australia Defence Force Personnel have been recognised for their continued efforts in this year’s Australia Day Honours list. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

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Australia Day honours announced

26/01/202427/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1898 Views 1 Comment Australia Day Honours

Australia Defence Force personnel have been recognised for devotion to duty during natural disasters, strategic innovation and professional mastery in

Engineering Officer Lieutenant Parritt in front of HMAS Hobart, Sydney, NSW. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Stoked to set an example

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1052 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Hobart

Work to make a guided missile destroyer more capable and reliable were just some of more than 100 improvements overseen

Commander Rose Apikotoa addresses family, Defence members and guests at the handover takeover ceremony conducted at HMAS Moreton, Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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When one achieves, we all achieve

26/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 796 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton

Commander Rose Apikotoa recently became the first Australian of Tongan heritage to take a Navy command role, as the Commanding

Crew members on HMAS Warramunga wave goodbye to loved ones as they depart Fleet Base East, Sydney, to conduct an Indo-Pacific Presence Deployment. Photo by Able Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Royal Australian Navy resumes regional presence deployments

26/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1704 Views 1 Comment Regional Presence Deployment

The Australian Defence Force deployed a Royal Australian Navy warship this week to conduct the first regional presence deployment for

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Three Royal Australian Navy officers pass second phase of US nuclear school

14/01/202414/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2714 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

Three Royal Australian Navy officers graduated from the US Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Charleston, South Carolina on

Will Forker and Luis Leal demonstrate the EB-EBEE TAC during the Technical Cooperation Program AI Strategic Challenge 2023 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay Territory. Story by Emma Thompson. Photos by Pettty Officer Kayla Jackson

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AI technology strategic challenge tested

10/01/202414/01/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1495 Views 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence (AI), DSTG, HMAS Creswell

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to deter, shape and change the character of warfare. CAPTION: Will Forker and Luis Leal

USS North Carolina during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 in the Indian Ocean. Image by US Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Brow.

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Work begins on Australia’s nuclear-submarine construction yard

27/12/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3444 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

Preliminary enabling works on a new Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, South Australia, have begun – which will eventually become

United States Navy Virginia-class submarine USS Mississippi arrives at Fleet Base West, Rockingham, Western Australia, for a port visit. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Australia authorised to buy Virginia-class submarines

15/12/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7231 Views 1 Comment AUKUS

Today the US Congress passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes substantial enabling provisions for Australia’s AUKUS

Leading Seaman Matthew Parry escorts Liam Glackin from HMAS Brisbane’s embarked MH-60R helicopter while conducting an evacuation from Willis Island off the coast of Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring.

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Navy evacuates weather bureau staff in heavy seas

14/12/202316/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1831 Views 0 Comments Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), Fleet Base East, HMAS Brisbane, MH-60R Seahawk

Four Bureau of Meteorology personnel have escaped Severe Tropical Cyclone Jasper and are safely ashore in Sydney after being evacuated

Industry staff of the international interoperable underwater communications and relay capability during Autonomous Warrior at HMAS Creswell. Story by Emma Thompson. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Saunders.

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Scientists dive into better communication

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1456 Views 0 Comments Autonomous Warrior, Bluebottle USV, Defence Strategic Review, DSTG, HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay

Having the chance to see their work in action is a highlight for many Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)

HMAS Toowoomba sailors Petty Officer Peter Sutton, left, and Able Seaman Finn Jackson display the national flag of the Philippines during the inaugural maritime cooperative activity during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis.

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Reflecting and celebrating diversity

08/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 948 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, Philippine Navy

For several members of HMAS Toowoomba with Filipino heritage, sailing in company with the Philippine Navy allowed them to proudly

Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment. Story by Squadron Leader Bel Culley.

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Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

01/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1257 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, Philippine Navy, Regional Presence Deployment

The Philippines and Australia share a longstanding and deep defence relationship – working side by side for more than 70

HMAS Stalwart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter ‘Boomerang’ conducts a vertical replenishment while the ship conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Adding fuel to the fleet

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1650 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Two Australian warships contributed to the high tempo of a Japan-led maritime exercise in the Philippine Sea. CAPTION: HMAS Stalwart’s embarked

From left, Able Seaman Hayden Beaver, Lieutenant Ben Page and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Urquhart on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Annualex. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Canberra connections on board Brisbane

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 903 Views 0 Comments Exercise Annualex, HMAS Brisbane

The sailors and officers in HMAS Brisbane are a tight-knit family who work, train and travel the world together. CAPTION: From

Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley presents a group commendation to MH-60R Technical Training – Seahawk Simulation Warfare Centre at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photo by Leading Seaman Carlos Chu.

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Seahawk technical training staff commended

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 934 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre (SSWC)

Technical staff from the Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre (SSWC) in HMAS Albatross were recently presented with a Chief of Navy

Leading Seaman Ruben Villis marshals personnel from JS Sazanami’s embarked Super Auk helicopter as it prepares to take-off from HMAS Brisbane during a cross-deck in the Philippine Sea as part of Exercise Nichi Gou Trident. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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ADF assets join Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force exercise

30/11/202305/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1142 Views 0 Comments Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT), HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Toowoomba, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment

Naval and air assets from the ADF recently joined forces with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for Exercise Nichi

Petty Officer Jenna Shiel and Leading Seaman Amanda Bourke receive a V8 Super Car hot lap in recognition of their service for their voluntary support of the veteran community. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson.

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Hot lap a career highlight

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1048 Views 0 Comments Tickford Racing

Squeezing into the roll cage of a Monster Energy Gen3 Mustang and hitting speeds of up to 242km/h is not an