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Australian Defence Force special operations force trainees from the ADF School of Special Operations conduct a parachute load-follow jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules into water off Manly, Sydney, NSW. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

Army parachute training resumes after fatal accident

07/05/202421/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1538 Views 0 Comments

Army parachute training has been authorised to recommence after being paused in March following a fatal accident at RAAF Base

A scientist from La Trobe University checks the readout from a MantisX system attached to a shooter's weapon. Photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

‘Fitbit for weapons’ under trial at Enoggera

07/05/202407/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1310 Views 0 Comments

A trial is underway to test if dry firing with a ‘Fitbit for shooting’ can improve soldiers’ live-fire skills. CAPTION:

HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter “Voodoo” returns to the ship during flying operations on her current deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Aussie helicopter ‘warned off’ by Chinese fighter

06/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1371 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

The Australian government says it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following what they say was an unsafe

Leading Seaman Maritime Personnel Operator Tahlia Lemon recieves a letter of commendation from Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces and Commander US 5th Fleet, US Navy Vice Admiral George Wikoff while deployed on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

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Australian sailor recognised by US Navy

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1157 Views 0 Comments Combined Maritime Forces, Operation Manitou

Deployed on Operation Manitou in Bahrain, Leading Seaman Tahlia Lemon has been recognised by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces

Lieutenant Rene Van Rooyen from HMAS Warramunga embraces her partner on the wharf of Fleet Base East, Sydney, on return from deployment.  Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Deployment proves relationships are everything

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1111 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Warramunga, Regional Presence Deployment

An excited toddler repeatedly asks, “Is my dad on that ship?” CAPTION: Lieutenant Rene Van Rooyen from HMAS Warramunga embraces her

Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton (L) and Royal Australian Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman shake hands at the 80 Squadron re-formation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rachael Blake. Photos by USAF Samuel King Jr.

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Two air forces re-form an 80 Squadron together

03/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1710 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, F-35A Lightning II, No. 80 Squadron, RAF, US Air Force

In a significant move for allied air capability, the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force have re-formed their

Flight Lieutenant Max and Flying Officer Cooper McClymont prepare to depart RAAF Base East Sale in a RAAF EA-18G Growler during Exercise Centenarie Redimus. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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6 Squadron circumnavigates Australia

03/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1497 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, F-111, No. 6 Squadron, RAAF East Sale

Aviators from 6 Squadron have completed a seven-day journey circumnavigating Australia in honour of Wing Commander Stanley Goble and Flight

A RAAF C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron parked at Telefomin Airport, Papua New Guinea, during the Defence Pacific Air Program. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Samuel Miller.

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Spartan strengthens partnerships in PNG

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2158 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), No. 35 Squadron, Papua New Guinea

Flying across the highlands of Papua New Guinea, a RAAF C-27J Spartan conducted airlift operations in support of its close

Chief of the German Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais and Head of Equipment Department Ministry of Defence, Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki prepare to take a test drive of a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle at Rheinmetall Defense Australia, Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Marc Dorow.

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Australian govt orders Boxers for German Army

02/05/202419/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1309 Views 1 Comment

Australia is set to make its largest ever defence export after the Australian government signed a production contract with Rheinmetall

Air Force aviators deployed to Solomon Islands unload a RAAF Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Honiara Henderson Airport. Story by Major Tom Maclean. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF support for Solomon Islands election

01/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1292 Views 0 Comments Bell 412, C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, No. 382 Squadron, Solomon Islands

Australian military aircraft played a major role in the Solomon Islands during national elections, moving police, military and civilian specialists

Army soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion conduct a beach landing of an HX-40M during Exercise Green Anchor. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.

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10th Force Support Battalion conduct beach landings

01/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 974 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 17th Sustainment Brigade, Exercise Green Anchor, HX-40M, LCM-8

Soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion (10FSB) conducted beach landings and reconnaissance missions during their annual littoral training at

Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander David Riddel and Mark Johnson clean the memorial plaque at the crash site of F-111G A8-291, in Pulau Aur, Malaysia. Story. y Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Arduous trek to visit site of F-111 crash

01/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1109 Views 0 Comments F-111, No. 6 Squadron

Comradeship and camaraderie of the absolute highest order was on display as a group of family and close friends of

Armament technicians from 1 Squadron load an AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile onto an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley. Story. by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Aircraftwoman Vanessa Wang.

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Top-down teamwork readies aircraft for combat

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 981 Views 1 Comment AGM-84 Harpoon, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron

As part of 1 Squadron’s rolling 12-month armament training, their armament technicians loaded AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to F/A-18F Super

The flags of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Turkiye are held over the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey following the conclusion of the Anzac Day memorial service. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Honouring the Anzac spirit in London – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 819 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, United Kingdom

Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The

Michael Apperley, left, and Paul Longley, right, meet after many years at their unit citation ceremony in HMAS Moreton. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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SEQ Navy vets receive Somalia citation at HMAS Moreton

01/05/202401/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 768 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Meritorious Unit Citation

Six Navy veterans have received the Meritorious Unit Citation, for sustained outstanding service in warlike operation. CAPTION: Michael Apperley, left, and

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart speaks with Ukrainian soldiers training under Operation Kudu during a visit to the United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photos by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

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Chief of Army visits Aussie troops in England

26/04/202427/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1314 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Chief of Army, Villers-Bretonneux

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart urged Australians across the world to honour the words of the Ode of

Army soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, during the Anzac Day march Brisbane city. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.

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Emotional day for personnel, veterans and families – Anzac Day

26/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1662 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day, Gallipoli Barracks

Members of the Army’s 7th Brigade took part in Anzac Day commemorations in Brisbane to pay their respect to current

The crew of RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetail meet Australia's High Commissioner, Stephen Smith, at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland after a six month European deployment as part of Operation Kudu. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Guardian a blessing in the skies

26/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1555 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, No. 2 Squadron, Operation Kudu, RAAF Williamtown, Ukraine

Australia’s watchful ‘guardian-from-above’, the E-7A Wedgetail, has returned home after providing critical early-warning protection for the military and humanitarian logistic

An Australian Army soldier from the 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, helps clear a village during Exercise Regional Warfighter in Tully, Queensland. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.

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Aussies and French tackle Tully on Regional Warfighter

23/04/202427/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2652 Views 0 Comments 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Regional Warfighter, French Armed Forces in New Caledonia

Jungle conditions and wet weather challenged soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) and the French Armed Forces

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Australia’s Whiskey Project delivers two watercraft to US Marine Corps

21/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1725 Views 0 Comments The Whiskey Project Group, TWPG

Australian specialist and tactical watercraft manufacturer The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has successfully delivered the first two 11-metre Whiskey Bravo