Mike Hughes, Author at CONTACT magazine

Motion detection and tracking of a person in video sequence using optical flow.

Great strides in gait recognition

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Defence scientists are exploring how individual walking styles may help in personal identification. CAPTION: Motion detection and tracking of a

A Royal Australian Air Force Avionics Technician guides a P-8A Poseidon aircraft into position, as it prepares to depart RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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An alliance in the air and on the ground

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Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest and most important bilateral exercise with the United States, and our two nation’s P-8A

Air Force personnel from No. 452 Squadron arrive at RAAF Base Scherger from RAAF Base Amberley with a transportable air operations tower during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Teams work hard to activate air base

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Air Force personnel have been praised for their work in transforming a bare base to a functional Air Force base

An Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Spartan to enhance response and engagements

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Defence is enhancing support for humanitarian disaster relief, crisis response and regional engagements by redefining the role of the C-27J

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rodrigo Morales, left, Australian Army Signaller Richard Davis, US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Johnny Hernandez and Australian Army Signaller Kurt Bloomfield at Robertson Barracks. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

Australian Army News USA

Communications ready for Koolendong

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Preparations are underway for high-end warfighting Exercise Koolendong, which is set to take place between elements of 1 Brigade and the

Australian Army Bushmaster's from Battlegroup Coral, conduct a forward passage of lines at the Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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3 Brigade moving in on the foe

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Amid blankets of dust and twisting mountain ranges, 170 vehicles and 1,200 soldiers move forward, covering an area of over

US Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, moves forward during an assault on Bowen Airport in Queensland on Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by 1st Lt. Jon Carkhuff (US). Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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US Marines assault airfield on Exercise Talisman Sabre

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Townsville, Queensland – just as the last rays of light had retreated from the dry riverbed, a low rumble began

Australian Army soldiers from Battlegroup Eagle conduct a clearance of an enemy camp, at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Specialty skills combine during Talisman Sabre 21

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Infantry, engineers, cavalry and military police gathered at dawn, ready to clear a patrol base during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

Australian Army Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and New Zealand Army personnel confirm target coordinates while conducting training serials at the Townsville Field Training Area in QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

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Calling for bombs via comms

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“Blackbird: good hit, good hit!” CAPTION: Australian Army Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and New Zealand Army personnel confirm target coordinates

Australian Army soldier Private Luke Armstrong from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provides window security during a role playing scenario held at Bowen in Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

War games begin in Bowen

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A soldier posts a selfie with a barista in Bowen. He’s a member of the opposing force on Exercise Talisman

Collins-class submarines HMA Ships Collins, Farncomb, Dechaineux and Sheean in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Lieutenant Chris Prescott.

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Submarines add extra layer of realism on Talisman Sabre

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Beneath the impressive amphibious landings and multi-national fleet manoeuvres lurked an unseen menace, keeping sailors on their toes during Exercise

Officer of the watch Sub-Lieutenant Lucas Menenti looks out from HMAS Brisbane’s bridge wing during an air-warfare serial off the coast of Queensland on Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohwede. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Cooperation in action

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Air Force’s F-35A Lighting II fighter is one of the most advanced and precise aircraft in operation. CAPTION: Officer of

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Jade Waipara, left, and Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate William Lete conduct quick-response force training on board HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Close-combat skills honed within ship

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Peering through the scope of his F88 rifle, Leading Seaman William Lete and his team in HMAS Brisbane entered a

Lieutenant Shaun Logan, from Navy Engineering Systems Centre – Stirling, WA, took part in the 2021 Push-Up Challenge for mental health awareness. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

ADF People

Pushing the limits for mental health

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Always one for maintaining his fitness and willing to have the hard conversations on mental health, Lieutenant Shaun Logan didn’t

An Australian Army soldier climbs aboard HMAS Ballarat from a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat during joint pre-landing force training, off the coast of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe. Photo by LSIS Ernesto Sanchez.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Frigate forms part of amphibious training

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As an Anzac class frigate, HMAS Ballarat is designed for, and ready to fight in, the ‘blue water’ domain of

HMAS Brisbane’s Navigating Officer, Lieutenant Marita Knack, looks on as the ship sails astern of (L to R) USS Rafael Peralta, USS America and HMCS Calgary off the coast of QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Navies unite on Talisman Sabre

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Five navies have united off Australia’s eastern coast to sail in formation during Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21). CAPTION: HMAS Brisbane’s

Sub Lieutenants Taylah Guttormsen, left, and Amy Steele and Midshipman Laura Triffitt are completing Phase 2 of their maritime warfare officer course aboard HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Exercise a steep learning curve

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For three junior Navy officers, their first posting to an Australian warship – and first time working at sea in

Commanding Officer HMAS Brisbane Commander Aaron Cox, cooks 'midnighters' for his crew in the galley, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Ship’s CO leads the way in the galley

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There’s an old adage in the Royal Australian Navy: a well fed crew is a happy crew. CAPTION: Commanding Officer

Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and response officer from No. 11 Squadron, on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke,

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Hunting submarines unites father and son

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Some families go fishing together, but one father-and-son duo hunt submarines. CAPTION: Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and

Warrant Officer Class One Kelly Hammant instructs students from Redbank Plains State High School how to paint boomerangs in traditional styles. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.

ADF People

Hobby leads to teaching kids

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A hobby creating Indigenous art led Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Kelly Hammant, of 7 Combat Service Support Battalion, to

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