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Joint terminal attack controller Bombardier Jackson Lawrence (right) alongside JTAC and Ground Forward Air Controllers (GFAC) from the UK and Malaysia call in close air support from a Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 in the Tioman Island group, Malaysia during Exercise Bersama Shield 2024. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler.

Bombardiers on target at Bersama Shield

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1549 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield, Five Power Defence Arrangements, ground forward air controllers, Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, No. 6 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force

For two members of the Australian contingent in Malaysia participating in Exercise Bersama Shield 2024, the opportunity to exercise their

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Jake Buchanan talks through training objectives during combined operations planning on Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 in Malaysia. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Five nations working to one goal

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1230 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield – an annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) –

HMAS Anzac conducts a light-line transfer with Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir during Exercise Bersama Shield 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Anzac skills tested in multiple domains

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2001 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Conducting a joint, combined exercise across land, air and maritime domains involves skilled operators and complex technology. CAPTION: HMAS Anzac

Personnel from HMAS Anzac and Royal Malaysian Navy KD Gempita compete in the tug-of-war against other Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 participants as part of a sports day on Tioman Island, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Seaman.

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Sports day on a tropical island – yes please

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1370 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

The Exercise Bersama Shield maritime task group enjoyed an operational pause during a sports day on Tioman Island, Malaysia. CAPTION:

HMAS Anzac swimmer of the watch Able Seaman Mitchell Donovan conducts a rescue swim during a man overboard exercise as a part of Exercise Bersama Shield 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Man overboard – no worries

17/05/202317/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 820 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

In, on and over the sea, HMAS Anzac took part in training activities during the recent Exercise Bersama Shield off

HMAS Anzac conducts Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres with Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Vigliance (left), Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir (right) and Gempita (centre) as a part of Exercise Bersama Shield. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

ADF Asia News

Exercise Bersama Shield concludes

14/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1429 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield – a bi-annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) –

HMAS Anzac's Lieutenant Christopher Colalillo takes ranges during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres with Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Vigliance (centre) Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir (right) and KD Gempita (left) during Exercise Bersama Shield 23. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 underway

07/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2685 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield, the maritime element of the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA), began in seas off Malaysia recently. CAPTION:

HMAS Anzac departs Fleet Base West on a regional deployment. Screen-grab from video by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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HMAS Anzac departs for SE-Asia regional-presence deployment

20/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1712 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield, HMAS Anzac

Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMAS Anzac has commenced a regional-presence deployment to Southeast Asia. CAPTION: HMAS Anzac departs Fleet

Able Seaman Darren Young speaks with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Lieutenant Raagavan during a simulated boarding on RMN ship KD Kasturi during Exercise Bersama Shield 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Steven Thompson.

Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Exercise Bersama Shield 18 wraps up

16/05/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4261 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) took to the sea and skies of Malaysia and Singapore to enhance interoperability and strengthen the

ADF Australian News

Five Powers exercise in Malaysia/Singapore concludes

29/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3840 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield, Five Powers Defence Arrangements, FPDA, South China Sea

Australian Defence Force personnel have completed the annual Exercise Bersama Shield with their Five Powers Defence Arrangements partners in Malaysia,