Exercise in PNG renews infrastructure and bonds
Australian sappers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment joined engineers and tradespeople from the British Army, New Zealand Army and Papua
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F-35s visit Pilbara
You wouldn’t typically expect to see F-35A Lightning II aircraft flying around in some of the most remote parts of
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Longest-serving jet pilot leaves the cockpit
The longest-serving Air Force fighter pilot and fast-jet instructor Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary has retired from the cockpit after 48
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HMAS Perth visits Cambodia
During Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), HMAS Perth made a visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, fostering cooperation and mutual understanding between the Royal
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Connected stories a powerful reminder
HMAS Perth recently reinforced its long-standing connection with Thailand during a meaningful port visit to Sattahip as part of a
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Broome hosts Canadian missile rearmament
In a significant first, the ADF has re-armed a Canadian warship in the Port of Broome in Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal
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Aussie frigate welcomes Japanese admiral on board
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Rear Admiral Kazushi Yokota, embarked on anti-submarine warfare destroyer JS Ariake, spent an afternoon aboard HMAS
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Five focus on regional security
Exercise Suman Warrior 2024 united 195 military personnel from the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA) nations of Singapore, the United
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Keeping an eye on the deep Yellow Sea
One of Australia’s newest warships HMAS Sydney recently completed Operation Argos in the Yellow Sea. CAPTION: Leading Seaman James Neville looks
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Missing WWII bomber found off PNG
Royal Australian Air Force officials have positively identified a missing World War II aircraft, discovered late last year in waters
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Sea change for Army’s new Black Hawks
Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks gained their sea legs at recent first-of-class flight trials, completing the first phase of the helicopter’s
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‘Small actions can make a big difference’
Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) David Buckley was attacked with rocks and slingshots while deployed to East Timor (now Timor-Leste),
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RAAF carries Pope in PNG
It’s not every day you get to meet the Pope. CAPTION: Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, of 37 Squadron, waits
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Soldier gets a blast from reaching his goal in Solomons
Corporal Solomon Boyd achieved his goal when he deployed as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician for the first time
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Ex Kumul a boost for PNG interoperability
The Army’s 3rd Brigade is taking part in Exercise Kumul Exchange 2024 with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)
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Maintaining aircraft for 40 years
When Flight Sergeant Barry Day enlisted in the RAAF in June 1984, Air Force still operated basic piston engine aircraft
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Graduates a boost for police dog capability
Army’s military police dog capability has been boosted with the graduation of five handlers. CAPTION: Private Daniel Mooney and military police
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Proud of East Timor connection
Colonel James Murray was recalled to work on East Timor’s ‘D-Day’, September 20, 1999, when he learnt that Australia would
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Three navies re-load with missiles in Australia’s north
With infinite care and precision under the scorching Darwin sun, a heavy crane lowered a missile canister into a forward
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Tropical airdrop marks Ausindo milestone
During Rajawali Ausindo 24, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) 31st Air Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force’s 37 Squadron conducted
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