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Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot Flying Officer Isaac Stephenson and Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Thomas Inslay, from No. 11 Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

A chance for the Poseidon to find its land legs

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1994 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

For the first time, P-8A Poseidon crews joined Exercise Diamond Storm. CAPTION: Airborne Electronics Analyst Corporal Sean Toogood, left, Pilot

Norforce Darwin Squadron soldiers, Private Peter Puruntatameri, left, Private Blake Carter and Private Misman Kris on a beach in Melville Island during a community engagement visit to the Tiwi Islands. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Australian Army News

Local knowledge protecting the north

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2087 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Indigenous, NORFORCE, Program Vigilant

When North-West Mobile Force’s (Norforce) Darwin Squadron patrols the Top End, establishing and maintaining relationships is just as important as

State Emergency Service and Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army personnel from Joint Task Force 629 conduct sandbagging at the Mount Druitt State Emergency Service depot to assist in the flood response efforts in New South Wales.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Defence supporting communities affected by flooding

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1385 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, NSW Flood Assist, State Emergency Service (SES)

Defence helicopters and 100 personnel have been deployed to support communities impacted by the NSW floods. CAPTION: State Emergency Service

HMAS Supply conducts CIWS firing trials during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

Firing a first for Supply

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1992 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply, Phalanx

HMAS Supply successfully completed a first-of-class firing trial of the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a regional presence deployment.

HMAS Brisbane’s rigid hulled inflatable boat crew rescues the stricken mariners from the hull of their upturned yacht off the coast of Wollongong. Photo supplied.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Brisbane to the rescue

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1410 Views 0 Comments AMSA, Fleet Base East, HMAS Brisbane

Two sailors from a capsized yacht were rescued in extreme sea conditions by the crew of the Royal Australian Navy

Australian Europe News

Australia to send more military aid to Ukraine

06/07/202211/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3161 Views 10 Comments Ukraine

The Australian government will provide an additional AU$100million for military assistance to Ukraine, including 20 more Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles

The first Austal-built Guardian-class patrol boat on builder's sea trials. Austal photo.

Australian News Pacific

Guardian-class PBs suffer serious defects

06/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2541 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class Patrol Boat

The fleet of Guardian-class patrol boats gifted by Australia to our Pacific neighbours are experiencing a range of problems so

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A 'Worimi' Hornet conducts a handling display for its final flight before retirement at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Hornet creates a buzz at Williamtown

06/07/202206/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2267 Views 0 Comments

The historic F/A-18 Hornet A21-023, known as the Worimi Hornet, is now on permanent display at the Williamtown Aviation Heritage

RNZAF helicopter pilot Flight Lieutenant James Patrick has taken part in a 70 aircraft-strong flypast above London thanks to an exchange programme with the RAF. Royal Air Force photo.

New Zealand News UK

Kiwi pilot among those who soared over Queen’s parade

05/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2026 Views 0 Comments The Queens Platinum Jubilee

More than 70 aircraft from the British military soared above Buckingham Palace as the United Kingdom celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s

The RSM-A's pace stick is handed from incoming Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart to incoming Regimental Sergeant Major–Army Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham during the Chief of Army handover parade at Russell Offices in Canberra on 1 July 2022. Photo by Kym Smith.

Australian Army News

First female Regimental Sergeant Major of the Australian Army

03/07/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 12470 Views 8 Comments RSM-A

Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham has been appointed as the first female Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army – RSM-A –

The James Cook University team work on their autonomous vehicle for the RobotX competition in November. Story by Edwina Callus. Photo Supplied.

ADF News Science & Technology

Robotics showdown heading to Sydney

02/07/202210/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1980 Views 0 Comments DST, Robotics, RobotX

Aspiring robotics specialists from around the world will converge on Sydney later this year to take part in the 2022

Air Surveillance Operator Sergeant Jayne Francis monitors the exercise airspace inside an operations cabin with aviators from No. 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Combat controllers add an extra set of eyes

02/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2216 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 114MRCU, No. 3 CRU, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Williamtown

In the complex and congested battlespaces of Exercise Diamond Storm, aircrew relied on tactical command and control units to provide

F-35A Lightning II aircraft in the ordnance loading area at RAAF Base Darwin. Photo by Adam Abela.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

02/07/202202/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1806 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

Australian and international military aircraft will once again return to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Pitch Black from August

Royal Australian Air Force military working dog handler Leading Aircraftwoman Taylah Cole greets an Australian Federal Police working dog and her handler at RAAF Base Darwin. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Collaborative effort keeps Diamond secure

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2412 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Storm, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Darwin

Working with Northern Territory Police Force and Australian Federal Police officers, Air Force security forces (SECFOR) used transportable closed-circuit television

Combat controllers from No. 4 Squadron parachute into Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Diamond Storm. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Connecting air and ground

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1762 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course, C-130J Hercules, Exercise Diamond Storm, No. 37 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron

A C-130J Hercules became a speck in the sky for a team of No. 4 Squadron combat controllers as they

Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Military Police Battalion participate in a population protection control course at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Daniel Sallai.

Australian Army News

Turning up the heat in training

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2254 Views 1 Comment 1st Military Police Battalion, 3 RAR, Military Working Dogs

Molotov cocktails, rowdy crowds and canines chomping at the bit set the scene for population protection and control (PPC) training

Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment prepare to detonate a satchel charge during a breaching activity on Exercise Thunder Rage at Townsville Field Training Area on June 13, 2022. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Gunner Gregory Scott.

Australian Army News

Sappers bring thunder with live ammo

01/07/202209/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2154 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Exercise Thunder Rage

Combat engineers launched into an explosive training program on Exercise Thunder Rage in Townsville last month. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers

Sergeant Damian Dickson from 6th Engineer Support Regiment uncovers a training improvised explosive device during Exercise Wallaby Walk at Canungra. Story by Captain Evita Ryan. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.

Australian Army News

Engineers render ‘booby-trapped city’ safe

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1800 Views 0 Comments 1st Intelligence Battalion, 1st Military Police Battalion, 6th Engineer Support Regiment, 7th Signal Regiment, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Under the quiet jungle canopy of the Canungra field training area in Tamborine Mountain, south-east Queensland, three teams of six

Soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire the M777 155mm Howitzer during Exercise Chau Pha. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army News Videos

Gunners on target in tough test

01/07/202208/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2502 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment, Exercise Chau Pha, M777 Howitzer

Gunners, forward observers and command post officers of the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (4 Regt) were recently put through

A soldier from 3 RAR fires a Javelin FGM-148 direct fire, guided weapon system during Exercise Kapyong Warrior. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army News

Soldiers flex lethal muscle

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2179 Views 3 Comments 3 RAR, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Exercise Kapyong Warrior, Javelin FGM-148

Clandestine, agile and lethal are the words to describe the soldiers who executed live-fire anti-armour stalks using direct-fire support weapons (DFSW)