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35 Squadron C-27J personnel unload supplies at Buka Airport, Bougainville, during the first detachment of air-lift support in Papua New Guinea. Story by Tastri Murdoch.

RAAF C-27J Spartan aids PNG

11/10/202314/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1100 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, PNGDF

Rotational deployment of a RAAF C-27J Spartan under the Defence Pacific Air Program is providing additional aviation support to Papua

A recruit from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Operation Kudu in the UK. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Aussies witness the will to win in Ukraine

10/10/202312/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3185 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

As storm clouds roll over a training area in the south of England, new recruits wind their way through the

Australian Army Gunner Max Hood, of 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, sets up an M777 howitzer at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News

Rockets on the horizon

10/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1230 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment RAA, HIMARS, M777 Howitzer

In the days following Exercise Talisman Sabre’s firepower demonstration in July, when American high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) and

RMAF Brigadier Ben Khedda presents the Gary Haynes trophy to Pilot Officer Pearl Jeong, at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flying Officer Rowan Crinall. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Daina Sawade.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

RMAF brigadier reviews ATC course graduation

10/10/202313/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1147 Views 0 Comments School of Air Traffic Control (SATC)

On the mark of almost 40 years, honoured alumni Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Brigadier General Ben Khedda Adnan bin

Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd (Australian) Division prepare their weapon posts for MAG 58 machine guns during a Direct Fire Support Weapons course in the Singleton Military Area during September 2023. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photos by Private Sarah Fisher.

Australian Army News Videos

DFSW returns to 2 Div

10/10/202310/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3688 Views 0 Comments 11th/28th Battalion, 25th/49th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, 2nd Division, 4th/3rd Battalion RNSW Regiment, Army Reserve, Carl Gustav 84mm, DFSW, MAG 58s machine gun

The Direct Fire Support Weapons (DFSW) capability, including anti-armour weapons, has returned to the 2nd (Australian) Division after an absence

RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and Republic of Singapore Air Force, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15SG Strike Eagle aircraft fly in formation over Singapore. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Super Hornets in Singapore

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1771 Views 0 Comments F-16, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

At the invitation of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), 1 Squadron deployed F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft and supporting

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron prepare to take part in flying displays at the 2023 Tocumwal Airshow. Story and photos by Flying Officer Kristi Adam.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF returns to Tocumwal

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1600 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, Temora Aviation Museum

The Royal Australian Air Force returned to the site of its largest base during World War 2, to support the

Royal Australian Navy Chaplain Bradley Galvin, left, and Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba Commander Darin MacDonald during a blessing ceremony for the embarked MH-60R helicopter Valkyrie. Story and photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Blessing of the Valkyrie

06/10/202306/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1571 Views 1 Comment Chaplains, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk

HMAS Toowoomba’s embarked aviation team, Flight 607 Valkyrie, received a blessing from the ship’s chaplain during recent preparations for regional

Cairns High School students participate in a series of science and engineering challenges at HMAS Cairns, as part of a collaboration between Defence Work Experience Program and ADF Careers. Story by Lieutenant Claire McIntosh. Photos by Nel Archer.

News Royal Australian Navy

STEM challenge encourages career in Navy

06/10/202306/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1339 Views 0 Comments Defence Work Experience Program, HMAS Cairns, Schools Engineering Challenge

Engaging with the next generation of science and engineering professionals was the order of the day at HMAS Cairns for

Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II's from 75 Squadron fly with two TNI-AU F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Elang Ausindo 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF F-35s in Indonesia

06/10/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2510 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elang Ausindo, F-16, F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, TNI-AU

RAAF aircrew have built confidence sharing knowledge and developing tactics with their Indonesian counterparts. CAPTION: Two RAAF F-35A Lightning II’s from

Ship's company line the upper decks of HMAS Maryborough II during its decommissioning ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photos by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Two Armidale-class patrol boats decommissioned

06/10/202307/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1788 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Australian Border Force, Australian Federal Police, HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Larrakia, HMAS Maryborough

Ship’s company, family members and an extended Navy community said goodbye to two Armidale-class patrol boats in September. CAPTION: Ship’s company

Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Scott Winter and delegates at the official opening of Regional Exercise Longreach and South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Story by Captain Peter Nugent.

Australian Army News Pacific

Pacific leaders plan disaster relief strategy

06/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1056 Views 0 Comments HADR, Papua New Guinea, Regional Exercise Longreach

Operational planners, gender experts and disaster responders from Pacific military forces and non-government organisations gathered in Papua New Guinea for

Australian Army soldier Trooper Ronan Ney, 1st Armoured Regiment, competes at the Simpson Trophy at Cultana Training Area in South Australia. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photo by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News

Taking aim at the Simpson Trophy

29/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1765 Views 0 Comments Cultana, EF88 Austyer rifle, Simpson Trophy

ADF members from across South Australia competed in Australia’s oldest military shooting competition of its kind, the Simpson Trophy, at

Royal Australian Navy sailors and officers from HMAS Toowoomba’s embarked MH-60R aircraft “Valkyrie” transfer passengers during an exercise off the coast of Western Australia as the ship prepares for regional presence deployment 2023. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Toowoomba’s pre-deployment training

29/09/202306/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2755 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Albany, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment

It’s been a busy program for Frigate HMAS Toowoomba during a transit north from her homeport of Fleet Base West,

Australian Army soldiers prepare to participate in a live-fire platoon attack at Cultana Training Area as part of 9th Brigade's Exercise Rhino Run 2023. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News

Combat in the outback

29/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1834 Views 0 Comments 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Rhino Run

Standards were high as soldiers from South Australia’s 9th Brigade completed a major live-fire warfighting exercise at Cultana Training Area.

Students from Rockhampton State High School with Army soldiers Private Ben Blain and Corporal Steven Gross. Photo by Nel Archer.

Australian Army News

Operation Army hits Rockhampton school kids

29/09/202306/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1536 Views 0 Comments 31st/42nd Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment, Defence Work Experience Program, G-wagon

Operation Army arrived in Rockhampton to give local school students valuable insights into the diverse range of career opportunities in

tralian Army soldiers and Indonesian soldiers conduct a night assault at the Darwin Military Museum as East Point, NT. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photo by Captain Annie Richardson.

Australian Army News

5RAR welcomes Indonesian raiders to NT

29/09/202306/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1718 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Wirra Jaya, RAAF Darwin, Robertson Barracks, TNI, Zodiac

There were a lot of big smiles and hugs in the small receiving terminal at RAAF Base Darwin as the

Commander 6th Brigade Brigadier Greg Novak uses the ceremonial axe to officially open the 6th Engineer Support Regiment Memorial Walk at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News

Army’s largest engineer regiment turns 20

29/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1700 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, RAAF Amberley, Royal Australian Engineers

More than 150 soldiers representing almost 30 different trades formed up on the 6th Engineer Support Regiment (6ESR) parade ground

An Army MRH-90 Taipan lands in Fitzroy Crossing, in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News

MRH-90 helicopter fleet permanently grounded

29/09/202329/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5126 Views 15 Comments MRH-90 Taipan

Minister for Defence Richard Marles today announced that the Army’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet will not return to flying operations

M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment conduct live-firing during Exercise Capital OTP at Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army News

Major Army restructure officially announced

28/09/202328/09/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7471 Views 15 Comments

Minister for Defence [though he prefers his superior title, Deputy Prime Minister even when making Defence-portfolio announcements] Richard Marles, in