Air Force capability flying high
There were a number of firsts for Air Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021, from the transfer of fuel from
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Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane
HMAS Brisbane and United States Navy Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock conducted two replenishments at sea (RAS) within
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Troops come ashore on quiet beach in final push
If you were fishing near Forrest Beach, Queensland, over the past month, you might have seen landing craft from HMA Ships
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Battle Group Eagle swoops
Distinctive red-and-white shemaghs and blue baseball caps gave away the “enemy” soldiers scattered in defensive positions around a town under
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HIMARS first for Australian and US Air Force
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster III is the first non-US nation to provide rapid air mobility to
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Refuelling first fosters partnership
High above the Coral Sea, a Royal Australian Air Force No. 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) trailed refuelling
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United in directing the fight from the sea
Fighter controllers from Navy and Air Force, and the United States Army, have joined forces to conduct tactical warfighting simulations
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Allies in the air and on the ground
Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest and most important bilateral exercise with the United States, and our two nation’s P-8A
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Communications ready for Koolendong
Preparations are underway for high-end warfighting Exercise Koolendong, which is set to take place between elements of 1 Brigade and the
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US Marines assault airfield on Exercise Talisman Sabre
Townsville, Queensland – just as the last rays of light had retreated from the dry riverbed, a low rumble began
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Allies work together to deliver barrage
“Okay, if you’re a JTAC please raise your hand.” CAPTION: A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway
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Striking in a new way
It’s the ADF’s newest joint warfighting concept and it’s on show at this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) in a
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Talisman Sabre stomachs won’t growl
As Patriot surface-to-air missile fuel burnt bright against the blue sky of Shoalwater Bay, cooking fuel in the Camp Growl kitchen
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Keeping watch on environmental health
United States Army Staff Sergeant Amelia Ramirez is getting to see Australia’s unique environment up close on Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21).
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Different uniforms, similar practices
A visit to a US Army brigade has shown logistics personnel from Australia’s 7th Combat Brigade the similarities allies have
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Demonstrating a show of force
During rehearsal day for the Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) show-of-force demonstration, Australian and US batteries mixed their gunner teams for a fire
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Troops in awe of Patriot firepower display
Described as “lethal and powerful” by the US soldiers who operate it, the MIM-104 Patriot gained a local reputation after
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Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration
A pair of shells flew over the water and slammed into Townshend Island within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the afternoon
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Expeditionary Strike Group 7 arrives for Talisman Sabre
The forward-deployed ships of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived off the coast
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Teak strengthens aerial ties
Exercise Teak Action has strengthened the ties between Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron and its United States Air Force (USAF)
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