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Commanding Officer of HMAS Choules Commander Arron Convery salutes HMS Tamar after successful Officer Of the Watch manoeuvres. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

Aussies exercise with UK and Japan off Fiji

09/07/202414/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 996 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Navy, Tonga

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships, HMAS Choules, recently participated in training exercises with warships from the United

Australian guitarist Glen Harrison gives his all while performing with Australian country music star Amber Lawrence during a Forces Entertainment Tour in the UK. Story and photos by Major Dave Thompson.

Australian Army News Overseas

Entertaining the troops the true-blue way

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1166 Views 0 Comments Forces Entertainment Tour, Operation Kudu

ADF personnel training Ukrainian soldiers in Britain under Operation Kudu have received a touch of home-inspired, true-blue, live country music

Royal Australian Navy sailors work onboard HMNZS Manawanui with Royal New Zealand Navy sailors to repair a rigid-hulled inflatable boat. Story by Leading Seaman Harry Boardman.

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Aussie help with repairs on HMNZS Manawanui in Sydney

05/07/202410/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 837 Views 0 Comments Defence Strategic Review, Fleet Support Unit – South East (FSU-SE), National Defence Strategy (NDS), Royal New Zealand Navy

A collaborative effort between the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has strengthened ties during HMNZS Manawanui’s

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Keeping watch over shipping routes

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1012 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Gateway, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The latest iteration of Operation Gateway – Australia’s longest running Defence operation – has successfully concluded following a P-8A Poseidon

Australian Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Owain Griffiths is one of five Australian Army personnel posted to the United States Army's 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force from mid-2024. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Robards.

Australian Army News USA

Embeds to contribute to regional deterrence

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 777 Views 0 Comments Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP)

Five Australian Army personnel have headed to Hawaii to embed with the US Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3rd MDTF).

Delegates from the Pacific Defence Faith Forum enjoyed a week exploring how military chaplains across the South Pacific could support each other and work together. Story by Chaplain Andrew Nixon, RAN. Photo supplied by NZDF PAO.

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Inaugural faith forum inspires

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 719 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

Defence chaplains from across the South Pacific gathered in Auckland for the first Pacific Defence Faith Forum from June 9-13

Team Australia captains Sergeant Emily Lahey, right, and Cooper Blackwood carry the Australian National Flag as they lead the Australian contingent competing at the Warrior Games 2024 on to the stage for the closing ceremony. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Team Australia celebrates success at Warrior Games

03/07/202406/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 701 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games. CAPTION: Team Australia captains Sergeant

Members of 19 Squadron, RMAF Butterworth, develop a cultural plan and safety roadmap. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Aviators identify safety issues at RMAF Base Butterworth

03/07/202407/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 714 Views 0 Comments National Defence Strategy (NDS), No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The National Defence Strategy (NDS) has been a top priority to ensure the contribution to protect our security is a

A Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle bound for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is loaded onto HMAS Choules in Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Choules in Pacific – delivers Bushmasters to Fiji

30/06/202421/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2509 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster, Fiji, HMAS Choules, Tonga

HMAS Choules has delivered 14 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Fiji as part of a month-long deployment in the South

United States Navy submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land arrives at Fleet Base East, Sydney, as part of its Australia tour. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.

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US submarine tender visits Sydney

29/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1993 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

More than 500 United States Navy officers, sailors and civilian mariners will enjoy the sights of Sydney in the coming

HMAS Sydney arrives in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii in preparation for Rim of the Pacific 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF News USA

Australia slashes participation at RIMPAC

28/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2431 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined 28 international partners to undertake the world’s largest international maritime exercise. CAPTION:

A staff member from the United States’ McMurdo Station in Antarctica is boarded onto a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H to be flown to Christchurch for medical treatment. Photo supplied by McMurdo Station staff.

New Zealand News

RNZAF carries out rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation

28/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1113 Views 0 Comments Antarctica

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules crew has today carried out a rare medical evacuation of a

Army's Corporal Samuel Smith is grateful for the experience to deploy to Bahrain on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

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Army signaller excels in maritime operations

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1353 Views 0 Comments 1st Signal Regiment, Combined Maritime Forces, Middle East, Operation Manitou

When Corporal Samuel Smith, of the Army’s 1st Signal Regiment, found out he was deploying on Operation Manitou, he didn’t

Artists concept of a possible SSN-AUKUS, Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine. Image supplied.

Australian News Sovereign industry USA

First Australian submarine workers on AUKUS training at Pearl Harbor

23/06/202423/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1941 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

The first cohort of skilled submarine workers from ASC have deployed to the USA for comprehensive sustainment training on nuclear‑powered submarines.

HMAS Sydney sails out of Sydney Harbour to conduct a regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney on four-month Pacific deployment

20/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1202 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney II

HMAS Sydney has departed for its regional presence deployment – the Australian Defence Force’s continued commitment to regional security. CAPTION:

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Matthew Reid, of Combat Training Centre's Jungle Training Wing, participates in the French Foreign Legion Jaguar Course in Kourou, French Guiana. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Aussie soldier passes French Foreign Legion jungle test

18/06/202420/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2730 Views 0 Comments French Foreign Legion, Jungle Training Wing

Up to his waist in mud, with a pack and the oppressive Amazon jungle humidity weighing him down, Sergeant Matthew

HMAS Cairns sailors cross a swamp marsh on their way to Agulogo on day three along the Kokoda Track. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Sailors conquer Kokoda Track

12/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1152 Views 1 Comment HMAS Cairns, Kokoda Track

Wading through waist-deep water didn’t faze five sailors as they pushed through their first river crossing on day one of

Explosive ordnance disposal specialists from Australia and the US conduct x-ray procedures to determine the safety state of explosive remnants of war during Operation Render Safe in Nauru. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Sergeant Craig Barrett.

Australian Army News Overseas

Committed to improving safety

07/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1137 Views 0 Comments 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), 6th Engineer Support Regiment, Nauru Police Force (NPF), Operation Render Safe, UXO

A multinational team of explosive ordnance specialists disposed of 18 remnants of World War 2 during Operation Render Safe in

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Military Police Battalion and his military working dog Petra alongside soldiers from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during an assault at the Urban Operations Training Facility on Exercise Brolga Run 2024 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Captain Brittany Evans.

Asia Australian Army News USA

Multinational urban-assault in Townsville

05/06/202405/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 928 Views 0 Comments

Personnel from Australia’s 3rd Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army conducted an assault on the urban operations

No. 36 Squadron Loadmaster Corporal Deon Jones watches as palletised cargo rolls off the ramp of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III during an airdrop of supplies to Mawson Research Station, Antarctica. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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RAAF air-drops essential supplies to Mawson Station

03/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1110 Views 0 Comments Australian Antarctic Program, Mawson Station

Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army personnel combined forces to resupply the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) from the air,