Finding meaning in the war we lost
Story by Sergeant Matt Bickerton They’d stolen our things and were angry, arguing and pointing at us. We couldn’t understand
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Officers recognised for peacekeeping role
Five Australian Army officers were recognised for their contribution to one of the United Nations’ most dangerous peacekeeping missions during
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Vietnamese peacekeepers get RAAF lift to Africa
Sixty-two Vietnamese peacekeepers have begun a year-long deployment on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, supported by Australian strategic
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ADF assists on massive Pacific fisheries patrol
Australia joined Pacific partners to strengthen maritime security and protect vital fisheries resources during Operation Nasse, conducted across the Pacific
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600 tackle Splunk BoTS competition
Competing in an international cyber security competition, a team from Defence’s Security Operations Centre (DSOC) demonstrated the expertise, teamwork and
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DroneShield wins half-billion dollar order
Australian company DroneShield announced it has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting the US Joint Interagency
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Aussie Lightning strikes New Zealand
Exercise Agile Tasman took place in Ohakea, NZ, from September 7 to 10, and included the first landing of an
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Aussies and Japanese swap decks
Forces from the RAN and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise to enhance combined warfighting skills.
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Australia joins NATO simulated-training environment
Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) partnership as an associated member, opening new opportunities to strengthen ADF
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Aus/NZ navies sign cooperation agreement
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing
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HMAS Sydney exercises anti-submarine prowess
The image on the sonar screen in HMAS Sydney’s Combat Information Centre indicated a submarine was below the surface, prompting an immediate
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RCB still learning from SE-Asia partners
For 56 years, 365 days a year, an Australian Army rifle company has stood ready in Malaysia. CAPTION: Australian Army
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HMAS Choules ends three-month deployment
After three months supporting Exercise Pacific Partnership, HMAS Choules returns home from deployment supporting humanitarian assistance activities and strengthening interoperability with regional
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Perth readying for rough conditions
HMAS Perth’s crew sharpened their skills with boat drills in the waters off the coast of Vietnam, in the South China
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Sydney dodges weather to get a refill
HMAS Sydney wrapped up Exercise Pacific Dragon by dodging a hurricane to receive essential fuel and stores from USNS Washington Chambers. CAPTION: USNS
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Flood-relief aid delivered to Nepal
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III has transported humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) supplies, equipment and personnel to Nepal, in
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RAAF assist Solomon Islands fisheries patrols
Eyes fixed on the ocean below, loadmasters on board a RAAF C-27J Spartan searched the Solomon Islands’ vast maritime area
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Supply’s first contact with Philippine Navy
For the first time, HMAS Supply has conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) serial with the Philippine Navy. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Justin
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Diggers upgrade barracks in PNG
ADF is delivering major upgrades to critical infrastructure at Moem Barracks in Papua New Guinea, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to supporting
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New Zealand, Australian militaries move to formalise defence collaboration on space
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Space Command have formally endorsed a shared
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