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JS Murasame departs Darwin after a brief visit. Photo by Barrie Collins.

Australia and Japan sign historic strategic partnership agreement

07/01/202207/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3030 Views 0 Comments

Prime Minister Morrison and Prime Minister Kishida met virtually on 6 January 2022. CAPTION: JS Murasame departs Darwin after a

Australian News Sovereign industry

‘Real-world virtual’ work experience for schools in defence industry

05/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1720 Views 0 Comments

The federal government says it has partnered with CSIRO to deliver an exciting new opportunity for students interested in gaining

Joint Strike fighter A35-11 departs for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

News Science & Technology

World F-35 fleet continues to grow

04/01/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2574 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter

Lockheed Martin completed another successful year as the F-35 program continued to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to take participants of the Proud Warrior Youth Engagement Program for a ride in the Zodiac MK2 inflatable boat at Pallarenda Beach, Queensland, in September. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army News

Proud Warriors steer youth down different path

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2672 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 2RAR, 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, 5th Aviation Regiment

For almost five years, 17-year-old Neville (not his real name) had been caught in the wrong crowd. CAPTION: Soldiers from

Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

Navy warrant officer rank milestone celebrated

24/12/202125/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3118 Views 1 Comment Warrant Officer - Navy

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy was marked with a ceremony

Private Christie Rayner, from Joint Health Unit – North Queensland prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the Blue Care Aged Care facility in Ingham, Queensland, in March.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News

Analysts support vaccine rollout

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1918 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The expertise of Defence operations’ analysts helped make the Vaccine Operations Centre (VOC) more efficient as it faced the challenges

Pilot Officer Rachel Ibbotson, Flight Lieutenant Felicity Shearer, ADF Director General Legal Air Commodore Patrick Keane, Squadron Leader Courtney Westphal, Pilot Officer Allisha Harvey and Pilot Officer Jarrad Salmon. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Aldred. Photo by Private Jacob Joseph.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF sets a legal record

21/12/202123/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2898 Views 0 Comments

When five new Royal Australian Air Force legal officers were admitted to the ACT Supreme Court, it was the highest

Commodore Training Commodore Charles Huxtable and other senior officers and special guests with the graduates of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

News Royal Australian Navy

Rewarding careers launched

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1858 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson

Hard work and dedication paid off for the 31 graduates of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07, who celebrated the

Seaman Cloe Reichelt is welcomed by her mother at Fleet Base East, Sydney, after HMAS Brisbane returned to her home port at the end of a three-month deployment. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Crews welcomed home in the east and west

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2357 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Fleet Base West, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Warramunga, Regional Presence Deployment

HMA Ships Brisbane and Warramunga returned to their respective home ports in Sydney and Rockingham, WA, today after a three-month deployment.

Commanding Officer Naval Headquarters Tasmania Commander Andrew Wright and Commanding Officer HMAS Launceston Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Graney at the Teddy Sheean VC memorial in Ulverstone, Tasmania. Story by Petty Officer Ian McGiffen.

History News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

New plaque honours Teddy Sheean VC

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2176 Views 0 Comments HMAS Armidale I, Victoria Cross, WWII

A new memorial plaque honouring Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC was unveiled in Shropshire Park in the Tasmanian town

A Royal Australian Air Force officer receives a brief during Exercise Yama Sakura 81 in Japan. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

Asia Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

1 Div observers in Japan for major CP exercise

21/12/202121/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2054 Views 0 Comments Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

ADF personnel this month observed one of the largest joint, bilateral command post exercises undertaken in recent times. CAPTION: A Royal

Ship's Company line the deck during HMAS Sirius' Decommissioning at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sirius decommissioned

19/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2657 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Navy support ship that holds the record for Navy’s biggest fuel replenishment at sea and played a

Australian News Sovereign industry

NIOA building small-arms factory

17/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4044 Views 1 Comment NIOA

NIOA has revealed plans for a $50 million factory, specialising in the manufacture of small arms and weapons for the

Commodore Steve Tiffin, Nova Perris and Vice Admiral Michael Noonan at the launch of NUSHIP Arafura. Photo supplied by Luerssen.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

First Arafura-class OPV launched

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4317 Views 2 Comments Arafura-class

In a major milestone for the Royal Australian Navy, the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels, Arafura, has

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford and Nailsworth Primary School student Lachlan enjoy the interactive experience of the Science Alive! expo in Adelaide. Story by Leading Aircraftwoman Jasna McFeeters. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

RAAF inspires at Adelaide expo

16/12/202121/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2248 Views 0 Comments STEM

Fifth-generation cutting-edge air force technology inspired thousands of young minds and professionals alike at the two-day Science Alive! Expo at

Former Women's Royal Australian Air Force member Valarie Rappold is shown how to fly the P-8 Poseidon simulator by No. 11 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Larissa Stephens at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nat Giles. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Tales of the past surprise

16/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2175 Views 0 Comments No. 292 Squadron

The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing hosted two special visitors on November 19.

Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley inspects the graduating officers of the RAAF Initial Officer Course 06/21, escorted by parade commander Pilot Officer David Darnell at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Back on parade at birthplace of Air Force

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2226 Views 0 Comments RAAF Point Cook

The Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) commemorated the Royal Australian Air Force’s centenary by holding a graduation parade on

CEO of The Air Force Shop Stephen Davie, left, Director General Air Force 2021 Air Commodore Andrew Elfverson and General Manager TLA Merchandise Terry Wilson at the presentation of funds raised through Air Force centenary merchandise sales. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

History preserved through merchandise sales

16/12/202117/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2129 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force centenary commemorations have also ensured history is preserved, with funds generated from merchandise sales donated to

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, speaks with an Australian industry employee at the C4-EDGE capability display at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Sergeant Cameron Pegg.

Australian Army News Sovereign industry Videos

C4-Edge capabilities on show at Majura

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2934 Views 0 Comments Electro Optic Systems

A consortium of 31 companies involved in delivering C4-Edge – command, control, communications and computers – technologies hosted a capability

Privates Meaham Bailey, left, and Bagu Tancredi climb the rope wall as part of Exercise Hardcorps at the School of Infantry, Singleton, New South Wales. Story by Captain Catalina Martinez Pinto. Photo by Corporal Shane Kelly.

Australian Army News Videos

Hardcorps test for infantry trainees

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3703 Views 1 Comment Royal Australian Regiment, School of Infantry

Day and night, regardless of season, weather or terrain, trainee soldiers at the School of Infantry go through the final