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Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey, left, and Mr Keith Payne VC stand in the Military Museum at Comet Bay College in Secret Harbour, WA. Story by Peta Magorian.

Anzacs reach next generation through new app

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2638 Views 0 Comments ANZAC XR, Keith Payne VC

Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey was humbled to be featured alongside a VC recipient in an extended reality app that immerses

Able Seaman Kevin Tran uses the virtual reality damage control system on board HMAS Brisbane at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Meg Van Lohuizen. Photo by Able Seaman Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy tries virtual firefighting training system

14/04/202317/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1574 Views 0 Comments defence innovation, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Royal Australian Navy has trialled a new firefighting training system that uses a combination of virtual and augmented reality.

ADF Sport personnel deliver training for level one coaching, umpiring, strength and conditioning. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda . Photo by Mesake Israel Taukolo.

Australian Army News

ADF helps grow sport in the Pacific

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1342 Views 0 Comments Tonga

As part of an ADF training program in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, in March, 280 Tongan sports officials have received internationally recognised

A CH-47 Chinook from the 5th Aviation Regiment conducts a refuel for the 2nd Cavalry Regiment’s M1 Abrams main battle tank at Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. All photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army

Chopper refuels thirsty tanks

13/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1701 Views 1 Comment 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, M1A1 Abrams

For the first time in five years, 5th Aviation Regiment (5 AVN) and 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2 CAV) conducted a

An Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle engages a target during Exercise Damascus at Wide Bay training area, Queensland. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News

Boxers light up with live fire

12/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1636 Views 0 Comments 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), Boxer CRV, Operation Damascus

Troopers from of 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) tested the capability of the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle (CRV)

An Australian Army M2 12.7 HB CQB heavy machine gun mounted on a Mk2 Remote Weapon System on an Australian Army ASLAV. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Europe News

Aussie company sells $120million remote weapon stations to Ukraine

12/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2820 Views 1 Comment Ukraine

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced it has secured a conditional contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) to Ukraine

Norwegian-flagged Norman Jarl in its off-shore-electricity-support role has been purchased by Australia and renamed ADV Guidance. Photo courtesy Normand Ships.

News Royal Australian Navy

ADF buys commercial off-the-shelf ship for undersea support

10/04/202310/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2929 Views 0 Comments ADV Guidance

The Australian Defence Force has procured a dedicated undersea-support vessel. FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-flagged Normand Jarl in its off-shore-electricity-support role has

Members of the winning Interservice Keelboat Championships team, Craftsman Lachlan Vest, left, Sergeants Jessica Van Beek and Patrick Black, and Officer Cadet Daniel Sharp. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Army’s surprise victory at interservice keelboat championships

05/04/202316/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1903 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy teams were left in Army’s wake when they sailed to victory at

Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen, front left, signs a contract with Noakes Group Managing Director Sean Langman, front right, with members from Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Systems Program Office and Noakes Group. Story by Phillip Morton. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

History News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Keeping Young Endeavour ready to sail

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2476 Views 0 Comments HMAS Waterhen, STS Young Endeavour

On March 17, Australia’s leading general marine company, Noakes Group Pty Limited, was selected as the industry partner that will

Alf Najar in his MG TB Monoposto number nine lines up for a start in the 1948 Australian Grand Prix. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Stanton Najar, sourced from Speedway and Road Race History website.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Remembering the 1948 Australian Grand Prix

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2179 Views 1 Comment No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

The excitement of a Formula 1 Grand Prix will never change – the roar of engines flashing past at mind-blowing

Warrant Officer Class Two Luke Parlor, a mechanic from Defence Force School of Signals conducts maintenance on a V8 Supercar at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

Australian Army News

Army delivered grunt to Grand Prix weekend

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1922 Views 0 Comments Army Drone Racing Team, Army Reserve, School of Armour, School of Infantry

An impressive display of Army equipment proved popular with crowds at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducts a flypast over HMAS Sydney during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

RAAF and RAN benefit from joint Exercise Tasman Shield

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2325 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, Tasman Shield

A major exercise that tested the ability of the Royal Australian Air Force and Navy to work together has concluded

Ship's company of HMAS Armidale line the upper decks during the decommissioning ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Armidale decommissioned

05/04/202307/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2153 Views 1 Comment Arafura-class, Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, HMAS Coonawarra

Ship’s company, VIPs and onlookers said farewell to the lead Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, as the 17-year-old vessel was

Student Sinevah Mari with her aunt, Private Elaine Gamia, while on the Defence Work Experience Program at Porton Barracks. Photo by Nel Archer.

Australian Army News

Cairns students shown a pathway to Army

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1817 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Defence Work Experience Program

A group of Cairns high school students enjoyed a taste of Army life during the first Defence Work Experience Program

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron fly in formation over crowds at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. All photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF thrills Hunter Valley crowds

05/04/202305/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron

Almost 20,000 aviation enthusiasts converged on Cessnock Airport across March 25 to 26 to witness the might and power of

HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra home after Vanuatu relief effort

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1716 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home on board HMAS Canberra after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical

ADF News Science & Technology

ADF selects UK partner to develop high-powered defensive laser

04/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1461 Views 1 Comment

Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high-energy defensive laser system prototype

ADF News Veterans

Information-access recommendation from Suicide Royal Commission implemented

04/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1474 Views 2 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

The government has implemented a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report. Changes have

ADF News Veterans

Veterans Chaplaincy Pilot Program launched

04/04/202304/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1582 Views 0 Comments Veterans Chaplaincy

Veterans and families will soon benefit from the ongoing support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains in their transition to

High speed cameras and radars in use during Ex Black Sabot to measure key performance indicators such as muzzle velocity and projectile trajectory of amour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot KEW-A2 ammunition stock. Photo by Sergeant Nicholas Mayall.

Australian Army News

Armour-piercing ammo taken out for a blast on Black Sabot

01/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2777 Views 1 Comment

1 Armoured Regiment fired KEW-A2 Sabot ammunition for the first time on Australian soil during Exercise Black Sabot 🙂 CAPTION: