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A soldier fires his weapon during the Simpson Trophy shooting competition, held at the Murray Bridge Training Area, South Australia. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Private Jack Kleinig.

Sharpshooters on target at historic comp

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 651 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 6th/13th Light Battery, 9th Brigade, HMAS Encounter, Royal Australian Artillery, Simpson Trophy

The oldest shooting competition in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of the oldest in the world, the Simpson Trophy, took

Australian Army Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks during a live-fire serial as part of a qualification course for Royal Australian Armoured Corps soldiers at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News

Soldiers up their game with new battle tanks

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2498 Views 1 Comment 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Armoured Corps, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

The Abrams M1A2 delivers everything a tank crew could want, according to soldiers recently qualified on Army’s newest tank. CAPTION: Australian

The Reviewing Officer, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn, receives a royal salute during the 2 Flying Training School Colour Consecration Parade. Story by Flying Officer Stina Frantzich Gardiner. Photos by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Flying into the history books with new Colours

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 444 Views 0 Comments Colours, Governor-General of Australia, No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

November 14, 2024, will forever be an important part of the *Air Force’s history with 2 Flying Training School presented

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams fires while working side-by-side Indonesian National Armed Forces Leopard 2 tanks during a combined joint live-fire practice on Exercise Keris Woomera 2024 in East Java, Indonesia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Explosive end to combined activity in Indonesia

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 414 Views 0 Comments Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, M1A1 Abrams, TNI

After months of preparation and an intensive week-long period of putting those plans into action, Exercise Keris Woomera has come

An Australian Army M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank on display at the 2024 Land Forces Expo in Melbourne. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

Australian Army News

Upgraded systems a feature of new Abrams tank

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 771 Views 1 Comment M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams

All-digital systems, a remote weapon station and the capability to fire airburst rounds feature on Army’s newly arrived M1A2 Abrams

Australian Army soldier Corporal Sam Kelly prepares an uncrewed aerial system with a mounted LiDAR unit for a test flight at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Nigel Jacobs. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Taking flight to cover more ground

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 295 Views 0 Comments 12th Chief Engineer Works (12CEW), Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

12th Chief Engineer Works (12CEW) in Brisbane is trialling a new capability to capture detailed spatial data over larger areas

HMAS Choules arrives at Port Vila, Vanuatu, for a port visit. Story by Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Williamson.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Choules’ visits Port Vila

20/11/202423/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 318 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Vanuatu

HMAS Choules recently made a short port visit to Port Vila, Vanuatu, after providing support to Samoa for the Commonwealth

NSW Police Officer Constable Amanda Bliss pets military working dog, Nitro, during a Joint Military Police Unit Sydney community engagement day at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

News Police Royal Australian Air Force

Military and civilian police strengthen ties

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 295 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU), No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

RAAF Base Richmond hosted 140 NSW and Australian Federal Police officers during an engagement day, which included the unique experience

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart talks with North-West Mobile Force patrolman Private Kamahl Korrabubba from Centre Squadron in Alice Springs. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News

Praise for regional security unit

20/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 792 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Chief of Army, NORFORCE, Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG)

In the vast, rugged expanses of north-western Australia, soldiers from the Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) act as Defence’s eyes

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 892 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

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and Indonesian Armed Forces personnel conduct live-fire serials as part of Exercise Keris Woomera on HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Flexing high-seas firepower with TNI

15/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1046 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Keris Woomera, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Stuart, TNI

High-end maritime warfare was on the agenda recently during Exercise Keris Woomera. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the

New (right) and old (left) Panther fire trucks at RAAF base Amberly, October 2024. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

News Royal Australian Air Force

New red-hot firefighting capability

15/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 797 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Panther fire truck, RAAF Amberley, RAAFSFS

Air Force firefighters will be able to respond to aircraft incidents with enhanced safety, efficiency and effectiveness following the acquisition

HMAS Gascoyne II makes its final entry into Sydney Harbour prior to decommissioning. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Brandan Clothier. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Gascoyne home for the final time

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 842 Views 0 Comments HMAS Gascoyne, HMAS Waterhen, Huon-class Minehunter

After 23 years of faithful service, HMAS Gascoyne II sailed through Sydney Heads on its return home for the final

Navy’s Clearance Diving Team Four uses the Artemis underwater navigation sonar unit during a seabed training search at Palau Tioman, as part of Exercise Bersama Lima. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

News Royal Australian Navy

A first for Aussie clearance divers

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3406 Views 0 Comments Australian Clearance Dive Team 4, Exercise Bersama Lima, Five Power Defence Arrangements, Malaysia

The ADF has, for the first time, deployed a Navy clearance diving team to a Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA)

Soldiers take part in the 2024 7th Brigade military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Australian Army News

Awards shared in military skills comp

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 707 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Commander’s Trophy, Gallipoli Barracks

Personnel from 7th Brigade have participated in the military skills competition as part of the Commander’s Trophy in early November.

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force's 33 Squadron meet their counterparts from the Republic of Korea Air Force at Gimhae Air Base during Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Building experience and connections in South Korea

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 965 Views 0 Comments Exercise Freedom Flag, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 114MRCU, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea Air Force, US Air Force, US Army, US Marines

A growing Australian presence at Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 in the Republic of Korea recently allowed Royal Australian Air Force

Royal Australian Air Force 77 Squadron members on the apron with the F-35A Lightning II at Paya Lebar Air Base during Exercise Bersama Lima 2024, Singapore. Story by Captain Andrew Page. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Bersama Lima success across air, land and sea

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 791 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bersama Lima, F-35A Lightning II, Five Power Defence Arrangements, No. 77 Squadron, Singapore

Exercise Bersama Lima 2024 has concluded with all activities conducted across air, land and sea a resounding success. CAPTION: Royal Australian

Army chef Corporal Lee Kemp participates in one of the Exercise Golden Plate cooking scenarios at Gallipoli Barracks, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Sergeant Jason Slape.

Australian Army News

Chefs turn up the heat at Ex Golden Plate

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 347 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 1st Catering Platoon, Exercise Golden Plate, PNGDF

Army chefs from across Australia were put to the ultimate culinary test at this year’s Exercise Golden Plate. CAPTION: Army chef

Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce. Story and photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Singapore jets wrap up in Western Australia

13/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 627 Views 0 Comments RAAF Pearce, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

After four months and three rotations of two different models of aircraft, the Republic of Singapore (RSAF) Extended Fighter Detachment

Australian Army soldiers and members of the Philippine Marine Corps conduct littoral assault training during Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines program at Marine Base Ternate, Philippines. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photos by Corporal Janet Pan.

Australian Army Overseas Videos

Explosive start for sappers in the Philippines

12/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 724 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), Philippine Marine Corps

Explosives, beach assaults and knife fighting kicked off the first two weeks of training between Australian soldiers and members of