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A United States Marine Corps F-35C Lightning II aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (Black Knights), departs from RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo byLeading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

US Black Knights mix with RAAF’s best

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1631 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, RAAF Williamtown, US Air Force

Known as the ‘Black Knights’, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) made RAAF Base

HMAS Canberra guides USS Canberra through Sydney Heads. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Two ships called Canberra bond in Sydney

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2037 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), US Navy, WWII

USS Canberra personnel welcomed the company of their sister ship, HMAS Canberra, on board for a tour while the ship

Sri Lanka Navy divers and Royal Australian Navy clearance divers underwater during an exerciseas part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. All photos by Lieutenant Joe Woods.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

An underwater cultural exchange

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1309 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diving Team 4, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Sri Lankan Defence Force

Defence personnel stopped by Sri Lanka and participated in military exercises, workshops, training, sporting events and cultural activities as part

Air Commodore Steve Pesce and Steve Green sign a three-year contract to provide services as Air Domain's Aerospace Propulsion Centre of Expertise. Story by Group Captain David Mahoney. Photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry

Aussie expertise a boost for aircraft engine fleet

20/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1678 Views 0 Comments Aerospace Propulsions Centre of Expertise (APCoE), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

An Australian-owned company will be working with the ADF to provide expert advice on effectively and efficiently managing military aircraft

A Mobile ADF Careers Centre has been launched aimed at reaching rural and regional Australia. Story by Major Tim Sydenham.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

New look for Defence recruiting

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2663 Views 9 Comments ADF Careers, Defence Force Recruiting, Defence Strategic Review

In a move to address significant workforce challenges reinforced by the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), Defence Force Recruiting is implementing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Major General Hiroaki Sakanashi, right, with Wing Commander Neil Bowen at 33 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF/Japan make giant leap in air-to-air refuelling

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments Aircraft Research and Development Unit, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Defence cooperation between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and the RAAF took a significant leap forward last month. CAPTION: Japan

HMAS Sydney V ship's company stand at attention as the Catafalque Party mount the cenotaph, during a commemoration to honour the loss of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran. Story by Midshipman Lewis Taulier and Midshipman James Turnour. All photos by Petty Officer Aaron Clancy.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney journeys to remember namesake’s sacrifice

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Sydney II

After completing fleet training in the Western Australian Exercise Area, HMAS Sydney V transited north up the west coast of Australia

CEO and Founder of StriveStronger Andrew May speaking at 'The Integrated Mindset - A Social Mastery Journey' at Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Story by Mikaela Farrugia. Photo by Kym Smith.

ADF News

Social-mastery masterclass at ADFA challenged self-development

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1593 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force Academy

Defence personnel gained skills and tools to perform at their peak, personally and professionally, during a social mastery masterclass at the

Gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire M777 howitzers in support of infantry during Exercise Sea Raider. Photo by Lieutenant Stephen Hunter.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Amphibious force ready for more

19/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1915 Views 2 Comments 4th Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Sea Explorer, Exercise Sea Raider, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Choules, M777 Howitzer

The Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) is one step closer to certification after completing Exercises Sea Explorer and Sea Raider. CAPTION: Gunners

An Australian Army soldier from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, assists in filling Hesco barriers for protective works during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli . Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

Australian Army News Pacific Videos

Aussie EOD techs deal with UXO in Nauru

19/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1687 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, EOD, Operation Render Safe, UXO, WWII

A team of Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists are working with authorities in Nauru to render safe an

Australian Defence personnel participate in the HMAS Harman Bonshaw Cup fun run as part of HMAS Harman's 80th anniversary celebrations. Story by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison. All photos by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fun run unleashes community spirit

19/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1048 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman

Frosty Canberra conditions set the scene for HMAS Harman’s 61st annual Bonshaw Cup. CAPTION: Australian Defence personnel participate in the

100 Squadron's Corporal Adam Scerri, front seat, and Flight Lieutenant Brett Alderton depart RAAF Base Point Cook on 27 June 2022 in a Tiger Moth. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photo by Tim O’Connor.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Retracing an aviation heritage trail

19/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1268 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

One of two 100 Squadron Tiger Moths has returned home to RAAF Base Point Cook after spending the past year

Squadron Leader Nathan Hook, left, with Acting Head Joint Support Services Division Air Commodore Grant Pinder, and civilian employer Peter Nugent from AeroPM. Story by Emily Egan. Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh.

ADF News Sovereign industry

Award-winning support for reservists

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1318 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve

The winners of a Defence Supportive Employer Award have recognised the important work of ADF reservists, saying they added genuine

ADF ice hockey players during an exhibition game against the Northern Ice at Phillip Ice Skating Centre. Story and all photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Cool contest, warm relations

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1133 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Canadian Armed Forces

It was a contest of experience versus youth when the ADF Ice Hockey Association played an exhibition game against Northern

Two RAAF PC-21 aircraft, from 4 Squadron, conduct sorties with the United States Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft from 17th Special Operations Squadron as part of Exercise Teak Action. All photos by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

News Royal Australian Air Force

USAF special-ops C-130J Ghostrider trains in Oz for first time

18/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1704 Views 1 Comment Exercise Teak Action, No. 4 Squadron, RAAF Richmond, US Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force recently welcomed the USAF’s Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC) 23rd Special Tactics Squadron (23rd STS),

An Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conducts a live-fire activity on Exercise Diamond Strike 23. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photo by corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Smooth and lethal: Boxer squadron’s first live fire

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2408 Views 3 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Boxer CRV, Diamond Strike, M1A1 Abrams

Radio traffic across the Battle Group Warhorse net lit up when enemy armoured vehicles were seen advancing toward 2nd/14th Light

Information Warfare Officer instructors Lieutenant Martin Anderson, left, and Lieutenant Commander Ryan Bidgood, right. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Cinaed Finall.

News Royal Australian Navy

Inaugural Information Warfare Officer graduating

14/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1813 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson

More than a year after its establishment, the first Information Warfare Officer (IWO) work group graduates will be joining the

Participants in biennial Exercise Resolute Hunter 23. Story by Sub Lieutenant Marina Riley.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Historic first for Navy’s 816 Squadron

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1453 Views 0 Comments Exercise Resolute Hunter, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN)

Exercise Resolute Hunter has long been a cornerstone in maritime warfare training, bringing together allied forces to share expertise and

Leading Aircraftman Harry Williamson, a ground support equipment technician from 27 Squadron, works in the engine bay of a G-Wagon at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Aarron Dann. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Providing crucial air power in the north

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1214 Views 0 Comments Black Dagger, Combat Support Group (CSG), Exercise High Sierra, No. 27 Squadron, RAAF Curtin, RAAF Townsville

RAAF Base Townsville is one of seven bases supporting the Northern Air Campaign 2023 (NAC23), a surge period of concurrent

RAAF and USAF members work together during the arrival of a USAF C-17 Globemaster III into RAAF Base Townsville from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Exercise Mobility Guardian. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Aviators put skills to the test

14/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2037 Views 0 Comments Exercise Mobile Guardian, No. 13 Squadron, No. 23 Squadron, No. 27 Squadron, RAAF Townsville

A contingent of RAAF personnel and aircraft are testing their readiness skills and interoperability with partner nations in an exercise