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From left, Able Seaman Jordan Pagett, Ship Sponsor Nicola Hodgman, Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore Will Hodgman and Sub Lieutenant Bradley Cowen stand on the forecastle of HMAS Hobart in Singapore. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

HMAS Hobart welcomes two special guests

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1864 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, Singapore

As HMAS Hobart sailed into Singapore, the ship’s MH-60R helicopter embarked two special guests from the Republic’s busy airport. CAPTION:

Soldiers from the ADF and Royal Brunei Armed Forces come to shore during a joint military exercise. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Amphibious assault on Indo-Pacific Endeavour a highlight of Brunei visit

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3054 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBLF)

Soldiers from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) charged across Penanjong Beach during Indo-Pacific

RAAF F-35A Lightning II and RSAF, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15SG Strike Eagle aircraft above Singapore. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant.

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First trip to Singapore for fighter jets

07/12/202208/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2681 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, No. 75 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II made its debut in Singapore, visiting Paya Lebar Air Base late last

The Korean Black Eagles aerobatic team of the Republic of Korea Air Force. Official photo.

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Korean Air Force aerobatic team to perform at Avalon

03/12/202203/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4348 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow

The aerobatic flight demonstration team of the Republic of Korea’s Air Force has announced it will participate at the Australian

Australian Army and TNI Marines conduct an amphibious beach demonstration in Indonesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. All photos by Nadav Harel.

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Australian, Indonesian troops hit beach in combined raid

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2166 Views 1 Comment HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Indonesian National Armed Forces, MRH-90 Taipan

Months of planning and coordination between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) set the

ADF Deputy Chief Joint Operations Command Air Vice-Marshal Mike Kitcher, right, presents a gift to the Office of Civil Defence Deputy Administrator for Operations, Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Brandon Grey.

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Valuable lessons from Philippine experience

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2171 Views 0 Comments HADR, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Philippines

Australian and Philippine officials conducted a humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) tabletop exercise in Manila, Philippines as part of

ADF's Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles take part in urban warfare training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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ADF’s combat vehicles make overseas debut in Singapore

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3075 Views 0 Comments Boxer CRV, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Singapore

One of the newest capabilities of the Australian Defence Force has made its international debut at a training ground in

From left, RAN Chief Petty Officer Christian Duncan instructs 2TEN Mario Arujo and GRT Ezaqiel Ximenes in a Guardian-class patrol boat. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Mrs Juliana Pereira.

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Top trainer paves the way in Timor-Leste

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2255 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class Patrol Boat, Timor-Leste Defence Force

One of Navy’s top instructors is helping train Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) members as the nation prepares to receive two

Australian Aid pallets are unloaded from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at Wattay International Airport in Laos. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant David Said.

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Laos visit a welcome first

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1951 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Lao People's Armed Forces

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III recently landed in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, filled with supplies to

Ship's company and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel celebrate HMAS Stalwart's first birthday. Story by Lieutenant Allan Ferguson. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

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Ship’s first birthday on deployment

01/12/202201/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1920 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, Regional Presence Deployment

The ship’s company of HMAS Stalwart celebrated her first birthday while on a regional presence deployment in the Indo Pacific.

Craftsman Mathew Kelly, passes the ball during the 73rd Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Rugby comp more about cultural exchange than winning

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2359 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Rugby

Most teams make their way to Singapore for Asia’s oldest international rugby tournament by air. This year, one team sailed

Trooper Jakob West from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137 fights through the final objective, covering arduous terrain through dense jungle. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. All photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

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Forming bonds in Brunei’s jungle

25/11/202228/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2913 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Exercise Mallee Bull, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF)

Deep in the jungle of Brunei, two integrated platoons of soldiers from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade and the Royal

Personnel from 75 Squadron in front of two F-35As at RMAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Lightning joins Malaysian homecoming

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4143 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, F-35A Lightning II, No. 35 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Deploying internationally for the first time since transitioning to the F-35A Lightning II, 75 Squadron has returned to its old

Personnel from 19 Squadron and 35 Squadron refuel a C-27J Spartan at RMAF Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Projecting airpower from South-East Asia

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2536 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Elangaroo, F-35A Lightning II, No. 19 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

This year, RAAF’s 19 Squadron played a vital role in the success of Exercise Elangaroo 22, hosting nearly 200 personnel

Air Force Airfield Defence Guards from 2 Security Forces Squadron watch a quick reaction force demonstration by the Royal Malaysian Air Force Security Squadron. Story and photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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2 Security Forces Squadron learn from Malaysian demos

23/11/202224/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2680 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elangaroo, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force

While Exercise Elangaroo 22 is primarily an air-to-air fighter interaction exercise, the overall focus is to bolster bilateral partnerships. CAPTION:

Flight Lieutenant Troy Gersbach, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Amy Wardley alongside Malaysian Army and Air Force medical personnel during Exercise Elangaroo 22 in Malaysia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Small team that packs a punch

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2688 Views 0 Comments Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Two aviators proved they were worth their weight in gold by providing 24-hour medical support during Exercise Elangaroo 22. CAPTION: Flight Lieutenant

Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16U fighter aircraft fly in formation during Exercise Vigilant Storm. Story by Eamon Hamilton.

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Exercise fuels relationship with South Korea

18/11/202203/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4028 Views 0 Comments Exercise Vigilant Storm, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, Republic of Korea Air Force, United States Marine Corps

For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has provided valuable air-to-air refuelling support in South Korea during

Maritime Task Group Commander Commodore Mal Wise lays a wreath at the Cenotaph War Memorial Park in Singapore. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittachai Sakonpoonpol.

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Remembrance Day in Singapore reinforces ties

15/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2080 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Remembrance Day, Singapore

Though far from home, a group of Australians commemorated Remembrance Day amongst Indo-Pacific friends at the Singapore Cricket Club’s War

Royal Australian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy medical officers a capability demonstration on a volunteer casualty in HMAS Adelaide's resuscitation bay as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Malaysians and Aussies practise medical care at sea

15/11/202217/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1860 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysia and Australia continued a long history of friendly partnership with combined medical training during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22). CAPTION:

Personnel from HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac interact with children and personnel from Campus Challenge at Visakhapatnam, India, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson and United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Antonio De La Fuente. Photo by United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Antonio De La Fuente.

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ADF personnel bring joy to Indian children

11/11/202211/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1585 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Band, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, India, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Smiles and laughter were uniform of the day when personnel from Australian ships visited children’s homes in Vishakhapatnam, India, during