Armed Forces of the Philippines – Page 2

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4063 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

Members of 1st Battallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Alon during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Philippine and Australian forces embarked on HMAS Canberra

15/08/202320/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3405 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, IPE, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MV-22 Osprey, RAAF Darwin, USMC

Personnel from Philippine and Australian forces have embarked HMAS Canberra in Darwin in preparation for Exercise Alon, which is being

Royal Australian Navy Liaison Officer Philippines, Lieutenant Paolo De Leon briefs Australian embassy defence section staff on upcoming logistic requirements in support of the Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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A perfect fit for Philippines liaison officer

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2742 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

At age 15, Paolo de Leon left the Philippines when his family relocated to South Perth, Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal

An Australian Army rifleman from 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducts combat shooting rehearsals at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment

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Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for

HMAS Stalwart arrives at the port of Manila, Philippines, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey

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HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart visit the Philippines

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HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart berthed at Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick.

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Five-nation exercise in Sulu Sea

01/11/202202/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3164 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during

Philippine Air Force members work with RAAF Combat Controllers from 4 Squadron during Close Air Support training activities at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Air forces share skills on Ex Havoc Strike

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This year’s Exercise Havoc Strike, 4 Squadron’s premier close-air support exercise, included the participation of members from the Philippine Air

Australian Army soldier Corporal Connor McLeod explains to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines how to attach a detonator to a breaching charge in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Sharing skills in the Philippines

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A series of training activities are under way in the Philippines, aiming to strengthen interoperability between the Australian Defence Force and

Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel, right, with Philippine Army Private First Class John Paul Madriaga, left, and 1st Lieutenant Karl Philip A.Amantillo during Exercise Predators Run. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Communication key on combined exercise

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2845 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Predators Run

Far from the cool weather at home in Canberra, Australian Army Corporal Aiko Gabriel recently patrolled the austere terrain of the

From left, Malaysian Armed Forces Battery Commander Major Fahmi A. Razak, Australian Army Command Post officer Lieutenant Toby Exton and Malaysian Armed Forces Forward Observer Captain Shauqi. Story by Major Megan McDermott. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Malaysian artillerymen lob in for Ex Predators Run

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When 102 Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, received a call for fire on a target of opportunity, it was

Australian Army officer Captain Sarah Kelly, public affairs officer, holds a child from the local community at Macarascas Elementary School, Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership makes a difference

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2044 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Pacific Partnership, US Navy

Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical and dental specialists have joined Pacific Partnership 2022 in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. CAPTION: Australian Army

Philippine soldiers receive marksmanship training from an Australian 2nd Commando Regiment soldier at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, during Exercise Balikatan 2014. Photo by Sergeant Robert Hack.

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Aussie boots on the ground in Philippines

24/10/201724/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5936 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

The Australian Defence Force will expand its assistance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines to strengthen its long-term ability