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Ships from various nations sail in formation during Exercise Kakadu 2018. This year's iteration is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Navy in its history. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

Discussing Exercise Kakadu ahead of biggest year yet

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This year’s Exercise Kakadu is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Royal Australian Navy

Able Seaman Hamish Scott demonstrates HMAS Sydney's marine technical console to Madeleine Devitt during the Indo Pacific 2022 conference in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Tour of Navy destroyer excites potential recruits

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Fifteen Australians interested in careers in the Navy learned more about the fleet’s newest air warfare destroyer, HMAS Sydney, as

Australian Navy Cadet instructor Lieutenant AJ Hughes instructs Cadet Seaman Charlee Bell with driving a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat. Photo by Sam Thies.

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ADF Cadets want you! Call for adult volunteers

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The Australian Defence Force is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the Navy,

Brisbane community members dressed up to attend In Concert with the Force at Brisbane City Hall. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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Force of Star Wars with Brisbane for a night

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Not so long ago, in a Brisbane City Hall not so far away, the Band of the 1st Regiment, Royal

Flight Lieutenant Tracy Zordan at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby, where she has worked as a nurse on Operation Papua New Guinea Assist. Story and photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF People

Nurse not afraid of a challenge

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After saving lives in some of the poorest and most dangerous places on Earth in her civilian job, Flight Lieutenant

Military personnel from Singapore, Canada, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Japan, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America at Session 2 of the Sea Power conference in Sydney. Story by Natalie Staples. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Sea Power: Nations share common vision on Indo-Pacific security

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Maritime leaders from nine nations joined Australia’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, at the Indo-Pacific Sea Power 2022

Royal Australian Navy Principal Chaplain Andrew Lewis gives the ‘Blessing’ during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemoration service at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

Lest We Forget Videos

Battle of the Coral Sea – 80th anniversary

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Australian and United States military personnel and veterans gathered at the Australian-American memorial in Blamey Square at Russell Offices in

NAvy's new MMPU lighter camouflage working uniform. Video clip.

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Navy’s new uniform – updated 13 May 2022

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Royal Australian Navy personnel are getting a new, lighter camouflage working uniform. CAPTION: Navy’s new MMPU lighter camouflage working uniform.

Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, opens the Sea Power conference. Story by Lieutenant Commander Anthony White. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Sea Power: Defence leaders say collaboration important for Indo-Pacific prosperity

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Australia’s Defence leaders opened the Sea Power 2022 conference in Sydney on May 10, by outlining the importance of working

HMAS Parramatta’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter winches the patient from the deck of Sea Angel bulk carrier. Photo courtesy of AMSA

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Navy helicopter in emergency evacuation at sea

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Royal Australian Navy safely evacuated an unwell merchant mariner from the bulk carrier Sea Angel on May 2, about 200 nautical

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, left, with Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden in the pits of the Tickford Racing Supercars team during this year's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Skills revved up at race track

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Leading Seaman Jacob Marsden is putting his skills to the test with the Tickford Racing Supercars team, and was in

Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo, right, talks with Nomuka Island residents during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF People

Australian Navy officer witnessed Tongan volcano

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Twenty-four hours before Ha’atafu Beach Resort in Tonga was destroyed by a tsunami, one Navy officer stood at the shoreline

Seaman Skye Kinchin on watch aboard HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

ADF People

Shared stories of HMAS Supply celebrate Indigenous sailor’s culture

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Seaman Skye Kinchin is in her element at sea aboard HMAS Supply, with its mantra of One ship, many stories, and

Lieutenant Julie Storok said her role as a Navy Reserve psychologist complemented her civilian role supporting the mental health of students and teachers. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award

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A desire to broaden her skills in helping young people with acute mental health conditions has resulted in mid-north coast

An aerial image produced using Sentient Vision System’s Visual Detection and Ranging, or ViDAR, optical radar technology.

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Innovation investment drives technology development

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Defence Innovation Hub team members will engage with key stakeholders at this month’s Indo Pacific Maritime Expo in Sydney. CAPTION:

Chief of Staff, Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo (centre), accompanied by Air Force Attache - Jakarta Group Captain Ken Bowes, is welcomed to RAAF Base East Sale with a guard of honour. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kate Davis. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideax.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Strengthening training ties with Indonesia

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Opportunities to strengthen training connections were in the spotlight when the Indonesian equivalent of Australia’s Chief of Air Force visited

Chief of Royal Australian Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld and Major General Mark Goina (right), Chief of Papua New Guinea Defence Force, shake hands after signing an aviation safety memorandum of understanding at Air Transport Wing in Port Moresby. Story by John Noble.

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Helping restore air capability in PNG

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Australia is lending a helping hand in getting the air arm of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) back

The all-female class of Military Skills Instructor Course graduates (from left): Flight Sergeant Jessie Blackburn, Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Probyn, Corporal Danielle Cowan and Corporal Kelly Jeffery. Story by Squadron Leader Greg Kilpatrick and Flight Lieutenant Kate Davis.

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Class of women makes instructor training history

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The first all-female cohort has graduated from the Royal Australian Air Force’s military skills instructor course. CAPTION: The all-female class

The Australian Air Force Cadets Amberley Aviation Precinct facility at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, was officially opened on April 9, 2022.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Air Force cadets get new old home at Amberley

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One of the World War II-era buildings at RAAF Base Amberley has been relocated, restored and updated to become the

Officer Commanding of No. 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter (left), officially hands over the P-3 Orion A9-754 memorial display to sergeants' mess committee chairman Warrant Officer Peter Christensen at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet.

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Memorial marks the loss of an airman

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A routine flight home to Australia 31 years ago turned into a tragedy for the ADF members on board P-3C