Aussie Lightning strikes New Zealand
Exercise Agile Tasman took place in Ohakea, NZ, from September 7 to 10, and included the first landing of an
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Aussies and Japanese swap decks
Forces from the RAN and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise to enhance combined warfighting skills.
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Australian Army farewells ARH Tiger
The Australian Army today concluded Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) flying operations in Darwin, marking a significant milestone in the
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Three capability milestones for RAAF
The MQ-4C Triton has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC), following extensive operational testing and evaluation. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air
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ADF leavers must remain reservists for 10 years
From October 1, the commitment period for personnel who join the permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be extended from
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Australia joins NATO simulated-training environment
Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) partnership as an associated member, opening new opportunities to strengthen ADF
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Aus/NZ navies sign cooperation agreement
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing
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High-country experience for truckies
From snow-covered mountain roads to rugged bush tracks, members of 8OSU’s 15SS tested their skills in challenging terrain during Exercise
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HMAS Sydney exercises anti-submarine prowess
The image on the sonar screen in HMAS Sydney’s Combat Information Centre indicated a submarine was below the surface, prompting an immediate
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RCB still learning from SE-Asia partners
For 56 years, 365 days a year, an Australian Army rifle company has stood ready in Malaysia. CAPTION: Australian Army
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ADF grows to largest in 25 years
Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh says more Australians are choosing to join and stay in the Australian Defence Force
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Royal Australian Navy international deployments
Royal Australian Navy ships deployed across the Indo-Pacific delivered a range of operational, training and engagement activities with allies and
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1RAR tests air-assault capability
1RAR soldiers conducted a live-fire activity to test and refine Army’s air assault capability on Exercise Septimus Strike. CAPTION: Australian
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A rescue beyond the mission
While sailing on a regional presence deployment, HMAS Supply responded to a real-world search-and-rescue operation in the Indian Ocean. CAPTION: Leading
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LRASM and JASSM-ER achieve initial operational capability
Royal Australian Air Force has achieved initial operational capability for the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and the AGM-158B
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Remembering 9/11 and RAAF’s role in the aftermath
Twenty-five years ago, the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States claimed almost 3000 lives and sent shockwaves far
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Stalwart refuels Harold E. Holt
HMAS Stalwart recently delivered fuel to the Harold E. Holt Communications Station. CAPTION: HMAS Stalwart refuelling the Harold E Holt communications facility,
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World-first aircraft pavement trial
A taxiway that did not exist 12 hours earlier held the concentrated weight of a P-8A Poseidon, marking a milestone
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HMAS Choules ends three-month deployment
After three months supporting Exercise Pacific Partnership, HMAS Choules returns home from deployment supporting humanitarian assistance activities and strengthening interoperability with regional
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NASAMS reaches final operational capability
Australia’s National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) capability has achieved final operational capability. FILE PHOTO: An Australian Army
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