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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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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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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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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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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Gunners prove worth of new Huntsman
An AS9 Huntsman unleashed fury across Townsville Field Training Area on August 27 as 106 Bty executed rapid strikes and
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First major exercise for Boxer
“Either my mind is playing tricks or there’s movement at 10 o’clock,” says Private Jonah Nelson, of 8/9RAR. CAPTION: Australian
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Preparing for war – Pozieres Run
Army rehearsed one of the most realistic contemporary battlefield scenarios to date during Exercise Pozieres Run, achieving a series of
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Refuelling combat forces on the move
Long before combat power reaches the battlefield, it must be sustained and protected – a heavy responsibility that rests with
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Army adapting as drones transform modern warfare
As 6RAR Delta Company troops moved stealthily through the night to the form-up position outside the enemy’s stronghold, a successful
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Stress test pushes health teams to the limit
Austere conditions, intense urban combat, a fast-moving battlespace and multiple mass-casualty scenarios – this was the backdrop against which the
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New fighting vehicles tested on water
Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, in July (reported
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Diggers upgrade barracks in PNG
ADF is delivering major upgrades to critical infrastructure at Moem Barracks in Papua New Guinea, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to supporting
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Cavalry prove they can go the distance
Joint Task Force 629 (JTF629) demonstrated its ability to conduct long-range mounted reconnaissance across regional Australia during Exercise Austral Shield.
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Huntsman tested in the field
The AS9 Huntsman made its debut in the field, deployed for the 1st (Australian) Division’s premier warfighter Exercise Pozieres Run
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Army trials long-range portable radar
A new long-range radar system capable of detecting threats out to 80km has been trialled alongside Army’s in-service Ground Observer
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New, more complex pilot training at Oakey
Army aviation training at Oakey is undergoing one of its most significant evolutions in decades, with the EC135 Juno helicopter
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Pilbara Regiment tested on Exercise Colt
Zodiac patrols, radars and vehicle-mounted teams from the Pilbara Regiment converged on the Exmouth Peninsula for Exercise Colt, testing personnel
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Helicopter underwater escape training
With soldiers strapped into the seat of the helo dunker, the machine starts to rise up from the water. CAPTION:
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Aussies support drone course for NZ Army
The New Zealand Army is building its first-person view (FPV) drone capability with a new specialist course. CAPTION: A New
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