Hercules brings unique insight to Tonga response
A specially-modified Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft has proven its value over Tonga following the underwater volcanic
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Relief flights arrive in Tonga
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III has delivered urgently needed relief to Tonga following a volcanic eruption and
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Tonga relief set to sail
HMAS Adelaide has finalised the loading of humanitarian and disaster relief stores, equipment and personnel in readiness to aid recovery efforts in
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ADF supports Australia’s response to Tonga
The Australian Defence Force is supporting Tonga following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano on January 15.
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ADF supports Australia’s response in Tonga
The Australian Defence Force is supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as it coordinates Australia’s support Tonga
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Assessing damage in Tonga after volcano/tsunami
Australian Defence Force is supporting a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-coordinated mission to support the government of Tonga
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Australia and Japan sign historic strategic partnership agreement
Prime Minister Morrison and Prime Minister Kishida met virtually on 6 January 2022. CAPTION: JS Murasame departs Darwin after a
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ADF helps keep Vanuatu police vehicles on the road
Australian Army mechanics have been building the skills of the mechanics responsible for maintaining Vanuatu Police Force vehicles. CAPTION: Australian
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Anzac spirit on show in Solomon Islands
The Anzac spirit was well and truly on show during a casualty evacuation exercise in the Solomon Islands recently. CAPTION:
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Building skills with Pacific neighbours
Supported by the Vanuatu-Australia Defence Cooperation Program, a 22-member Mobile Training Team from the Australian Army’s 7th Combat Brigade partnered
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Vanuatu barracks redevelopment progressing well
Upgrades at the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) Cook Barracks under the Cook and Tiroas Barracks Redevelopment Project are progressing well
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Supporting Fijian education opportunities
As the high-risk weather season commences in the South West Pacific, reconstruction work at Fiji’s Lekutu Secondary School is progressing
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Paradise patrols strengthen partnership
Patrol boats from the Royal Australian Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) maritime element worked together to conduct
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ADF support to Solomon Islands
The ADF is working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to restore calm after recent civil unrest in
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Better connecting Tongoa in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Police Force post on Tongoa Island has received significant upgrades to their radio communication capabilities, allowing for better
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Soldiers build partnerships in Palau
Specialist observers from the Australian Army joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in Palau recently as part of the
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Tongan students become Combative Masters
Five soldiers from His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga (HMAF) have the skills to train their fellow colleagues in the Army
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AFP and ADF deploy to Solomon Islands
A Royal Australian Air Force aircraft departed Canberra late yesterday to provide airlift for members of the Australian Federal Police
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Fiji’s new training facility nears completion with Aussie help
At 7am, just 10 minutes north of Nadi International Airport on the west coast of Fiji, the sound of heavy
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PNGDF soldiers train in Townsville
An annual integration exercise was completed in Townsville this month, with Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) soldiers waving goodbye
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