International partners unite for live-fire demo
Artillery units from across the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), United States military and Australian Army united on Exercise
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Practice to make perfect for coronation of a king
Under a bright blue spring sky, members of Australia’s Federation Guard joined thousands of British and Commonwealth troops preparing for
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Legacy torch sets off on six-month journey
Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has begun in Pozières, France marking the start of a journey to celebrate 100 years since
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Commemorative service for French visitors
To welcome the visit of French Ship Dixmude and French Armed Forces to Townsville, Australian Army personnel hosted a memorial
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Aussie infantry ‘blooded’ in the Philippines
‘Balikatan’, meaning ‘shoulder to shoulder’ in the Filipino dialect of Tagalog, has been displayed through mateship and cooperation between Australian,
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Willie Apiata VC auction raises NZ$200k for cyclone recovery
New Zealand Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata, with help from former New Zealand Defence Force colleagues, has raised more than
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Fleet commanders’ annual roundtable meeting
Australia’s Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Chris Smith recently joined navy leaders from Japan, South Korea and the United States in
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RAAF aviators meet Jeanne d’Arc on round-the-world voyage
An around-the-world journey by the Marine Nationale (French Navy) has allowed closer working ties to be forged with Royal Australian
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ADF support for King’s Coronation in London and Australia
Australian Defence Force personnel will join military representatives from across the Commonwealth to undertake important ceremonial duties for the Coronation
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Wreck of Montevideo Maru found
The shipwreck that represents Australia’s largest loss of life at sea has been discovered more than 80 years after it
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French soldiers enjoy tough visit to Townsville
The French ship Dixmude made its first visit to the Port of Townsville as part of Mission Jeanne d’Arc, an
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Operation Vanuatu Assist officially ended
The Australian Defence Force has concluded its support to Vanuatu under Operation Vanuatu Assist 23 with more than 100 tonnes
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“Plan ANZAC” to bring Oz/Kiwi armies closer together
The Australian and New Zealand armies today signed a new ‘Plan ANZAC’ they hope will build on their joint history
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Maritime survey experts exercise in New Zealand
The Royal Australian Navy Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit (MGWU) took part in a Royal New Zealand Navy-led exercise providing both
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Former Afghan ‘terp’ joins Marine Corps
It’s rare to come across a new graduate of US Marine Corps recruit training who has already experienced the chaos
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Airbus takes first steps towards ‘swarming drones’ concept
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a
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Aussie company sells $120million remote weapon stations to Ukraine
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced it has secured a conditional contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) to Ukraine
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NZDF trials beach-landing equipment overseas
The New Zealand Defence Force has successfully trialled some of its beach-landing equipment in an overseas environment for the first
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Exchanging skills and knowledge
A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian
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Inaugural India exchange a success
The inaugural General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program wrapped up in Delhi on March 14. CAPTION: Indian Army officers
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