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Able Seaman Kendall Byrnes, left, Commander Tina Brown, Lieutenant Tori Costello and Sub-Lieutenant Cameron Moncrieff on board HMAS Hobart. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna.

All-female command navigation team takes sail

08/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1702 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Hobart, International Women's Day

HMAS Hobart recently departed Cowper Wharf, Sydney, for a routine passage to Eden – a challenging navigation for the nearly

Local participants take part in a practice match during an ADF Australian rules coaching course at Linkbelt Oval, Yangor, Nauru. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott. Photos by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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ADF helps grow footy in Nauru

08/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2278 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Nauru

The ADF has teamed up with the Australian Football League (AFL) to deliver a comprehensive sports training program aimed at

Able Seaman Georgia Bonnett, second from right, and Seaman Vimbayi Hakutangwi, right, talk with veterans in Bathurst during HMAS Harman's Navy Week tour of the central west. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy-style sunsets in the central west

08/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1412 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman, Navy Week

The Navy white ensign doesn’t fly often in regional NSW – the central west is more farm than frigate. So

Official portrait of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, 2nd Commando Regiment, who died as a result of a parachute-training accident.

Australian Army News

Commando killed in parachute-training accident

07/03/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2959 Views 3 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment

Defence has confirmed that a Sydney-based soldier has died from injuries he sustained during a parachuting incident on 6 March

A RAAF C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Leading Arcraftwoman Annika Smit

News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2274 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), No. 35 Squadron, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

RAAF has completed its first Fijian rotation under the Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), which involves sending an air mobility

A vessel in distress captured by members of No 35 Squadron aboard a C-27J Spartan aircraft during a search and rescue mission over the Coral Sea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Corporal Joshua Dows.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan role agility put to the test

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1233 Views 0 Comments Australian Border Force, C-27J Spartan, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, No. 35 Squadron

The crew of a deployed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan responded to a yacht in distress in the

Chief Petty Officer David Dillon with the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter "Hermes" during the Airshows Downunder Shellharbour at Shellharbour Airport Career Day. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Shellharbour airshow plane fun for all

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1500 Views 0 Comments 822X Squadron, CAMCOPTER® S-100, HMAS Albatross

As an aviation enthusiast, Chief Petty Officer David Dillon was thrilled to attend Airshows Downunder Shellharbour at Shellharbour Airport in

Members of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment that recently deployed on Operation Kudu at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide. Story and photo by Captain Peter March.

Australian Army News Overseas UK

Government commits more support for Ukraine

06/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1813 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion RAR, 9th Brigade, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

More troops have been deployed on Operation Kudu as part of Australia’s continued support of Ukraine, two years on from

Able Seaman Peter Mason demonstrates fire-fighting hose techniques onboard HMAS Arunta during Fleet Base East's open day, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sydney families flock to Navy Week open day

01/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1601 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Kuttabul, Navy Week

A record number of visitors attended Fleet Base East’s open day in Sydney on February 25, with more than 8000

Seaman Jason Pannel performs during the ceremonial sunset for the start of Navy Week. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Brisbane lights up for Navy Week

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Navy Band, Navy Week

HMAS Moreton, with the support of the Brisbane City Council, has lit up the City of Brisbane in the colours

RAAF personnel during Exercise Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, US. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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A stronger force leaves Guam

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Cope North, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, US Air Force

Exercise Cope North 24 has finished after a rewarding four weeks in Guam for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a clearance before a live-fire activity at Tully training area in Queensland. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Trooper Dana Millington.

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1RAR learn a lot in the jungle

28/02/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2646 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, were led through a week of jungle warfare training at Tully, Queensland, in

Reviewing Officer, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell, inspects the parade, band, pipes and drums at the 2024 CDF Parade. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Thomas Lucraft.

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Parade marks the end of the beginning for officer aspirants

28/02/202403/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1377 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Cadets, Chief of Defence Force

Five weeks isn’t a long time, but for more than 350 of the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) newest trainee

RAAF Security and Fire School students take an ice bath after conducting firefighting training – a measure of recovery and rehabilitation introduced by the Human Performance Optimisation team. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photos by Peter Longland.

News Royal Australian Air Force

New training concept for stronger RAAF

28/02/202403/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1284 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, Human Performance Optimisation (HPO)

Gone are the days of trainees hiding injuries out of fear of getting held back. CAPTION: RAAF Security and Fire School

Leading Seaman Michael Mason marshals an Army CH-47 Chinook on board HMAS Choules during aviation training off the coast of Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Saunders.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Landing and lifting at sea

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1177 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules is back at sea to enhance its air movement capability and train Navy and Army personnel in essential

Trooper Lachlan Hinspeter, of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, dismounts from an Australian light armoured vehicle at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Brittany Evans.

Australian Army News

Cavalry dismounts to attack

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1242 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Carl Gustav 84mm, EF88 Austyer rifle

Troopers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducted anti-armour stalks at Piccadilly Gate, Townsville Field Training Area, in February to test

Australian Army gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, competing in the US Army's Best by Test artillery competition in Oahu, Hawaii. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photos supplied by the US Army.

Australian Army News Overseas USA

Aussie gunners win on the world stage

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1219 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, US Army

A team of 31 gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, won in a number of categories at the

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook delivers plant equipment and additional personnel to the community of Bloomfield, Queensland, as part of the ADF support to the region following Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News

Regiment provides flood of support

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 977 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, floods

It was almost 11am on December 18 when Captain Reilly O’Neill received the call, and 24 hours later he was

HMAS Stalwart conducts a dual replenishment at sea with HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane during an Asian regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Royal Australian Navy’s future surface combat fleet set to expand

24/02/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1758 Views 0 Comments

The Albanese Government has released its blueprint for future Royal Australian Navy surface combatant fleet – covered in party-political spin

Clearance diver trainees push themselves during a boot camp session as part of SailGP's pre-race activities at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sailors and divers go head-to-head at Bondi Beach

23/02/202424/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1454 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diver

The sun shone brightly on Bondi Beach, where SailGP teams and Navy clearance diver trainees went head-to-head in a battle