Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Commander 1st (Australian) Division Major General Ash Collingburn speaks with a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Captain Andrew Page. Photos Linda Bone.

Partner nations rehearse for war

12/06/202612/06/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 582 Views 0 Comments 1st (Australian) Division, 3rd Brigade, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

More than 3000 personnel are participating in the Australian Army’s largest domestic multinational exercise this year. CAPTION: Commander 1st (Australian)

Gunner Jake McKean and Gunner Fergus Eastaugh assess the trailer-mounted UAV recovery system during Exercise Chimera Walk at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. Story and photos by Captain Tadek Markowski.

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Gunners test new eyes in the sky

30/04/202504/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3833 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, Exercise Chimera Walk, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (TUAS), Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

The ADF’s Tactical Uncrewed Aerial Systems (TUAS) program came into sharp focus during Exercise Chimera Walk at the Shoalwater Bay

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart speaks with industry representatives during the Chief of Army Symposium 2022 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

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Army exploring heavy-lift drone capabilities

19/08/202223/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3398 Views 0 Comments Defence Innovation Hub, National Science Week, Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could be delivering supplies and doing casualty evacuations within five to 10 years, if concepts at