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Philippine Army solider Sergeant Sonny Casuga practices urban combat techniques with Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, at Capinpin, Philippines, as part of Operation Augury. Photo by Corporal Kyle Jenner.

Australia enhances Philippines training efforts

17/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3328 Views 0 Comments

Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana have announced that Australia will transition

Australian Army soldiers from 2nd Commando Regiment onboard a 6th Aviation Regiment Black Hawk. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.

ADF Australian Australian Army News Operations

New medal for special ops

07/11/201907/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11854 Views 10 Comments

A new medallic award will be issued to members of the Australian special forces for qualifying service on special operations

A reduced contingent of Australian and New Zealand soldiers and officers parade (in an apparently less-than-salubrious setting) during their official farewell from Robertson Barracks, Darwin, before deploying to the Middle East as part of Task Group Taji - Ten. Photo by Corporal Carla Armenti.

Australian Australian Army Middle East News Operations

Australia cuts Task Group Taji numbers

05/11/201905/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3827 Views 0 Comments

More than 100 Australian Defence Force personnel deploying to Iraq were officially farewelled yesterday by family and friends at Robertson Barracks.

A RAAF P-8 Poseidon flies over the Russell Offices 'chook on a stick' during the Chief of Air Force change-of-command parade. Other aircraft, all of which had been introduced into RAAF service during Air Marshal Leo Davies' tenure, also flew over – including EA-18G Growler, F-35 Lightning and Falcon 7X. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

P-8A Poseidon deployed to Middle for a whole month

18/10/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2144 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived in the Middle East in support of the International Maritime Security

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region for Operation Okra missions. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Wedgetail back in the Middle East

15/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2776 Views 0 Comments

As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan investigate a fishing vessel spotted during an Operation Solania maritime patrol. RAAF photo.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan and King Air patrol Pacific

11/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2514 Views 2 Comments

By Eamon Hamilton The combination of Spartan and King Air aircraft proved a winning pair for the Air Force in

Australian Army Force Support Battalion during the Force Support Element 11 farewell parade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo by Private Paensuwan.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

Force Support Element 11 farewelled at Lavarack

08/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2965 Views 0 Comments

Around 85 Australian Defence Force personnel have been farewelled at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville ahead of their upcoming deployment to the

No. 38 Squadron KA350 King Air. Photo by Corporal Glenn McCarthy.

Australian News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

King Air, Spartan on Pacific fisheries patrol

13/08/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2750 Views 0 Comments

Australia is continuing its contribution in the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Southwest Pacific, with the

A 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, soldier stands at ease during a farewell parade for troops heading to the Middle East, at Robertson Barracks, NT. Photo by Corporal Carla Armenti.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

Farewell parade for next NT contingent to Middle East

01/08/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2826 Views 0 Comments

More than 270 Australian Defence Force personnel were farewelled at Robertson Barracks in Darwin today ahead of their upcoming deployment

Australian Army Corporal Bradley Rawnsley, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, fires an AW50 sniper rifle during weapons familiarisation drills at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

Australian Australian Army Middle East News Operations

‘Anzac week’ shootout at Taji

30/07/201909/08/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3960 Views 0 Comments

Members of Task Group Taji 9’s Training Team Sierra took to the range at the Taji Military Complex, 20km north

Survivors from 5 Platoon, B Company, 3RAR, after the Battle of Maryang San, October 1951. AWM P04953.002

ADF Asia Australian News Operations Veterans

66th Anniversary Korean War Armistice

27/07/201926/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2347 Views 0 Comments

Today marks 66 years since the Korean War Armistice was signed, ending three years of war in Korea. FILE PHOTO:

Members of the Australian Contingent 1994-1995 in Rwanda. Photographer unknown.

ADF Australian News Operations Rest of World Veterans

Meritorious Unit Citation – Rwanda

25/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8161 Views 1 Comment

Australian Service Contingents 1 and 2 who served in Rwanda on Operation Tamar were today recognised with the award of a

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations Videos

MinDef visits troops/leaders in Middle East

17/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1972 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds visited Australian troops in the Middle East and met with key military and civilian leaders

Families and friends welcome home HMAS Ballarat at Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after her nine-month deployment on Operation Manitou. Photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Ballarat home from very successful Middle East mission

14/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2258 Views 0 Comments

Family, friends and VIPs welcomed the return of Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat to Australia today following a highly

KC-30A MRTT and E-7A Wedgetail conduct Air to Air refuelling testing in the airspace near RAAF Williamtown.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Australia increases commitment to Iraq/Syria

04/07/201904/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2894 Views 0 Comments

Australia will continue – and increase – its current contribution to support efforts by the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh

Lieutenant Megan Ryan stacks boxes ammunition seized during a boarding in HMAS Ballarat's hangar. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Navy

Ballarat seizes suspected arms shipment

28/06/201929/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3134 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Ballarat has conducted a boarding of a dhow in international waters in the Arabian Sea, finding, seizing and destroying a cargo

Australian Army soldiers of Task Group Taji 8 on parade after receiving their mission medals at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.

Australian Middle East News Operations

Task Group Taji 8 soldiers welcomed home

27/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2334 Views 0 Comments

One-hundred members of Task Group Taji Rotation 8 touched down in Brisbane today following their successful deployment to Iraq. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army officer Captain Jeremy Duff (centre), deployed with Task Group Taji 8, speaks with an Iraqi Army soldier before the Mission Rehearsal Exercises at the Taji Military Complex. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.

Australian Australian Army Middle East New Zealand News Operations Videos

Iraqi Army training hits milestone – NZ puts date on withdrawal

11/06/201911/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3109 Views 0 Comments

The Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO II) marked a significant milestone last week by achieving Initial

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport lands at the main air operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Tech Sergeant Jocelyn A Ford.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations

07/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2500 Views 0 Comments

. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air

HMAS Ballarat's boarding party conduct a boarding of a suspicious dhow. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

Australian Middle East News Operations Royal Australian Navy

Ballarat busts past $billion$ milestone

30/05/201930/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2613 Views 1 Comment

The crew of HMAS Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion* from funding terrorism and other illegal