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Chief of the Australian Defence Force General Angus Campbell addresses US Marines and Australian Army gunners of 8/12 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, at a bilateral gun battery. Story by Private Jacob Joseph.

CDF visits personnel during exercise

01/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2538 Views 0 Comments

Touching down at Mount Bundey, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell visited soldiers from Australia, Japan and the US

A Japan Ground Self-Defence Force soldier fires a Type 01 LMAT anti-tank missile during Exercise Southern Jackaroo, held at the Mount Bundey Training Area. Story and photo by Private Jacob Joseph.

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Tactical capability focus of Exercise Southern Jackaroo

01/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2537 Views 0 Comments

With more than seven live-fire traces open simultaneously, the culminating activity of Exercise Southern Jackaroo, held from June 15-24, took

Lieutenant Colonel Drew Rhodes, centre, with Brigadier Jason Blain, left, and Warrant Officer Class One Matthew Bold at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch 30 June 2021. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Mateship across the seas

01/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2263 Views 0 Comments

The Command Team from 7 Brigade paid a visit to an old friend in Colorado. CAPTION: Lieutenant Colonel Drew Rhodes,

Captain Charlotte Hargreaves, of the 7th Combat Brigade, gives orders to members from the Australian Army, US Army and Canadian Armed Forces during the Joint Warfighting Assessment 2021 at Fort Carson, Colorado. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News USA

Allies unite for exercise in US

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3380 Views 0 Comments

Personnel from Brisbane’s 7th Combat Brigade and supporting elements from the 6th Brigade are taking part in the multi-national Joint

Community leaders and representatives from the NT Police and Australian Border Force stand with ADF and US Marine Corps members in front of an MV-22B Osprey. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Greg.

Australian Army News USA

Exercise enhanced crisis-scenario training

29/06/202102/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2215 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the ADF and Marines from the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) recently completed a training exercise to

Air Mobility Training and Development Unit loadmaster Sergeant Robert McGavock with a US Army Achievement Medal presented to him by the United States Army Special Operations Command. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Loadmasters recognised with US Achievement Medal

24/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3274 Views 0 Comments

Australian loadmasters have distinguished themselves during exchange postings with the United States Army’s C-27J Spartans. CAPTION: Air Mobility Training and

The Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy are this week acknowledging the 10-year anniversary of mateship on the MH-60R Seahawk Romeo Multi-Mission Helicopter Program. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Josh Carey.

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Celebrating 10 years of Romeo mateship

10/06/202118/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4763 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy recently marked the 10-year anniversary of mateship on the MH-60R Seahawk Romeo Program.

An Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile is fired from HMAS Sydney for the first time during Sydney’s sea qualification trials off the coast of the United States. Story by Lieutenant Commander Benjamin King. Photo by Matt Skirde.

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Sydney passes US missile tests

10/05/202110/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3725 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney has successfully completed her combat system sea qualification trials in the Southern Californian Exercise Area. CAPTION: An Evolved

Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney Commander Ted Seymour, left, presents United States Navy officer Commander Robert Eilers with a Commander Australian Fleet Silver Commendation on board Sydney in San Diego. Story by Lieutenant Commander Scott MacPherson.

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US naval officer recognised for tactical work

19/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1836 Views 0 Comments

The tireless work of United States Navy (USN) officer Commander Robert Eilers in supporting the tactical development for Hobart- and

HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in the Southern California Exercise Area in the United States.

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Strengthening partnerships at sea

14/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2075 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney conducted a passage exercise with USS John Finn in the waters off the coast of Southern California in early

Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford stands ready for exchange with the US Navy. Story by Lieutenant Commander Warren Bowring.

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Third time’s a charm for officer on exchange

14/04/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2584 Views 0 Comments

The third time’s a charm for Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford. CAPTION: Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford stands ready for exchange with

The Royal Australian Air Force's first Triton in production. Northrop Grumman photo.

Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA

First RAAF MQ-4C Triton on the production line

28/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2741 Views 0 Comments

Northrop Grumman has started building Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft.

Royal Australian Air Force Maj. (sic) Christopher Baker, 61st Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Hayes, 61st FS commander, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder.

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Aussie F-35 pilots continue training in USA

16/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4660 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force still maintains a joint pilot-training and maintenance presence at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.

An MQ-4C Triton taxis at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy.

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Mission success/US budget cuts put pressure on RAAF’s Triton buy

30/09/202030/09/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2997 Views 0 Comments

In January this year, the US Navy deployed Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton on its first live deployment, to Guam.

HMAS Hobart conducts officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres with HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, before RIMPAC20. Photo by Leading Seaman Christopher Szumlanski.

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Aussies arrive in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2020

18/08/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5075 Views 1 Comment RIMPAC

Four Australian vessels and almost 700 personnel have arrived off Hawaii ahead of two weeks of training involving 10 nations during Exercise RIMPAC 2020.

HMNZS Manawanui at sea for the first time under Royal New Zealand Navy Control, in the Hauraki Gulf. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News Overseas USA

RNZN’s new dive ship heading for RIMPAC

29/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4738 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

New Zealand will exercise key naval capabilities and enhancing interoperability during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020 off Hawaii in August.

A 30mm airburst cartridge fired from a 30mm Bushmaster chain gun during a test, showcases the system’s ability to defeat man-type targets in defilade positions. Photo supplied by Northrop Grumman.

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Northrop Grumman kitting Strykers with airburst 30mm

11/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4322 Views 0 Comments

Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the US Army to develop the next generation airburst cartridge for the 30mm XM813 Bushmaster chain gun.

HMA Ships Canberra, Hobart and Stuart depart Sydney on a COVID-19 affected training mission. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Aussie ships deploying to SE Asia and RIMPAC

05/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 13025 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

The Australian Defence Force today begins a regional deployment to conduct exercises within Southeast Asia and Hawaii over the coming

StormBreaker glide bomb. Raytheon image.

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StormBreaker glide bomb for Super Hornets

16/06/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3881 Views 0 Comments

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has completed the first guided release of a StormBreaker® smart weapon from an F/A-18 Super Hornet.

An F-35 set up for landing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. US Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Joely Santiago.

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Two serious crashes at Eglin AFB in a week

20/05/202020/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4578 Views 0 Comments

An F-35A Joint Strike Fighter assigned to 58th Fighter Squadron crashed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, around 9:30pm local time yesterday, 19 May 2020.