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Rear Admiral Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, pins US Navy Submarine Warfare Device 'dolphins' on a Royal Australian Navy lieutenant commander during a pier-side quarters for the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) in Japan. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel G. Providakes.

First Aussie to earn USN submariners’ ‘Dolphins’

18/12/202418/12/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 498 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

The US Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka,

Flight Lieutenant Tom Breadon, of RAAF’s 36 Squadron, briefs mission details before a joint air-drop mission over Alaska. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicole Thomson-Pride. Photos by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica (US Air Force).

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

Sky-high teamwork in Alaska

15/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1025 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC), No. 36 Squadron, RAF, US Air Force, US Army

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III took part in a joint air-drop mission over Alaska, which involved about

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane tour the South West Regional Maintenance Center in San Diego in the US, as part of a scheduled maintenance period to upgrade the ship’s systems. Story by Marie Davies. Photos by Petty Officer Andrew Coleman.

News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology USA

Aussie marine engineers check out USN 3D technologies

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1197 Views 0 Comments Brisbane, US Navy

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane toured the South West Regional Maintenance Centre (SWRMC) in San Diego, United States, as part

Members of HMAS Brisbane's ship's company visit the USS Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy USA

Aussie crew commemorate Pearl Harbor and 9/11

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 720 Views 0 Comments US Navy, WWII

During a port visit to Hawaii, crew from HMAS Brisbane paid their respects to the fallen at the USS Arizona

Lieutenant Jack Stanhope, left, and Sub-Lieutenant Liam Lord, of HMAS Brisbane, rendered assistance to a civilian after a car accident in the US.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy USA

Aussie Navy officers save a life in California

20/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 983 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane, US Navy

Quick thinking and swift action by Royal Australian Navy officers has helped save the life of a driver following a

HMAS Sydney fires Royal Australian Navy’s first Naval Strike Missile during a SINKEX off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii as a part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Kongsberg building third missile factory in America

18/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 979 Views 0 Comments Kongsberg

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace is building a state-of-the-art missile production facility in the United States to meet global demand, following

An aviator marshalls a 75 Squadron F-35A Lightning II at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Photos by Sergeant Hayden Young.

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

Strengthening international ties on Exercise Red Flag

23/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1409 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Red Flag, F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, US Air Force

RAAF aircraft and personnel are in Alaska for Exercise Red Flag, a large-scale air-combat exercise hosted by the United States

HMAS Sydney fires Royal Australian Navy’s first Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Royal Australian Navy fires first SM-6 missile

10/08/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1834 Views 0 Comments SM-6, Standard Missile 6

HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of a Standard Missile 6, representing a step-change in the lethality, air and

US Navy and Royal Australian Navy graduates from the US Navay's Basic Enlisted Submarine School, aboard the US Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. US Navy photo by Lauren Laughlin.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

First Australian sailors graduate from USN Basic Enlisted Submarine School

31/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1431 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

In a first for AUKUS, a group of Royal Australian Navy enlisted sailors has graduated from the United States Navy’s

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HMAS Sydney’s new missile fire a major milestone

22/07/202422/08/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2203 Views 0 Comments Naval Strike Missile, RIMPAC

Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney has conducted a successful firing of the Naval Strike Missile, Navy’s replacement for the ageing Harpoon

RAAF Group Captain Glenn Pascoe, Surgeon to the Combined Forces Air Component Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC, speaks with medical team members. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Adam Abela.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force USA

RAAF surgeon leads international medical team at RIMPAC

17/07/202424/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 787 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

A RAAF medical officer is filling one of three component surgeon positions, charged with ensuring the care of more than

Lieutenant David Gouge talks with other members in the Multi-National Logistics Support Element during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, in Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Logistics cell critical to the mission

16/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 817 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC, US Navy

Five ADF members are part of a multinational team of about 40 surface logistics personnel providing essential support to the

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 828 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).

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.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing News USA

Team Australia celebrates success at Warrior Games

03/07/202406/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 761 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

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.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

US submarine tender visits Sydney

29/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2115 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 2494 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:

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 1986 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.

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 977 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

Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.

Australian News UK USA

Arms-trade regulations to be relaxed for AUKUS

07/05/202407/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1108 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have released proposed changes to national exemptions to remove export controls between

Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton (L) and Royal Australian Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman shake hands at the 80 Squadron re-formation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rachael Blake. Photos by USAF Samuel King Jr.

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Two air forces re-form an 80 Squadron together

03/05/202404/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1760 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, F-35A Lightning II, No. 80 Squadron, RAF, US Air Force

In a significant move for allied air capability, the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force have re-formed their

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