HMAS Sydney splits from TS25 – homeward bound
After participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre, Royal Australian Navy air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney has started the journey home to
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Author: Posted by Brian Hartigan
Watching Talisman Sabre closely – and learning
At the forefront of the Australian Army’s Land Domain Training System (LDTS) is Land Combat College (LCC) Commandant Brigadier Andrew
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US security patrols feel like honorary Aussies
They may be a long way from their home base of Clearwater, Florida, but the United States Coast Guard personnel
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Storm-free ride for RNSWR reservists
Four months ago, in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Australian Army soldiers from 41st Battalion, the Royal New South
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Korean marines launch attack backed by AU US
Two Republic of Korea MUH-1 Marineon helicopters departed the ROKS Marado sitting offshore. They roared into Bowen, delivering an amphibious
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Surgery in a field environment
Sitting at the far edge of the Army’s Land Domain Training Systems is Advanced Collective Training, which provides an opportunity
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Reserve medicos support Talisman Saber 25
They spend their time treating the sick and injured in cities and towns. Now these doctors and nurses are on
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Risking life to get fresh water to troops
In the crocodile-infested waters of the Victoria River, soldiers are risking their lives – not in combat, but to ensure
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Multinational integration during amphib landings
Over the last few days, the Australian Amphibious Force has completed significant Force Integration Training (FIT) and Wet and Dry
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Amphibious landing during Talisman Sabre 2025
Boots and heavy vehicles hit the shores of Cowley Beach, kicking off the first phase of a littoral amphibious training
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1 Armd Regt’s Service is Remembered; But, is it Valued?
As part of his ANZAC Day address for 2025, the Chief of Army, Lt Gen Simon Stuart, AO, DSC, said
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Army’s Transformation: Sadly, It’s Not All Good
“There are no soldiers, no team, no call signs that won’t be affected by Army’s transformation and future direction, and
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What CAN be Done to Return 1 Armd Regt to a Combat Role?
Those who permitted tanks to be stripped from 1 Armd Regt have really got the RAAC into a mess! They
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Aussie tanks arrive in Ukraine
The transfer of the first tranche of Australian-gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been completed.
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Plumbing and (plumbing) procrastination
This week I set out to install a garden hose in a niche cut into the wall of my bunker
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RAAC Attributes: What we Stand for
The Role of the RAAC hasn’t been changed to encompass the Combat Experimentation Group (CXG), as yet. It is still,
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New medal for Indo-Pacific service
Approximately 150 personnel of ship’s company of HMAS Stuart are among the first in the nation to receive the Australian
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Giving up the Fight: Is This the RAAC Way?
It might be for some. What would you do? You’ve gone to the assistance of an infantry platoon in danger
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Norden VC investiture ceremony
The Victoria Cross for Australia was formally presented to the family of the late Private Richard Norden today, in recognition
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Ex Talisman Sabre 2025 officially launched
Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially commenced today following an opening ceremony on board HMAS Adelaide.
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