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Training Force Multimedia Unit technical multimedia specialist Chris Paraskevas films an MH-60R Seahawk aboard a Canberra-class landing helicopter dock. Story by Richard Wilkins.

Navy’s multimedia unit – a small team with a large footprint

17/10/202321/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1372 Views 0 Comments

With the rapidly developing landscape of defence technology, it is essential that Navy training materials and capabilities reflect this continually

RAAF personnel assist Australian citizens and their families into a C-17A Globemaster III at Ben Gurion airport in Israel. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

ADF support to Aussies escaping Israel

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1768 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Operation Beech

Two RAAF aircraft – a KC-30A and a C-17A Globemaster III – have joined an Australian-government-supported private charter in safely

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said he was committed to recognising in salary ADF members' skills and contribution to capability.

ADF News

ADF pay rise approved

17/10/202318/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3730 Views 2 Comments Chief of Defence Force

All ADF personnel will receive a pay rise of 11.2 per cent over three years after the Defence Force Remuneration

Able Seaman Qambar Said with US Space Force personnel working at the Commercial Operations cell, Adelaide. Photos by Tim Standing.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

New operators at Defence Space Command

17/10/202318/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1840 Views 0 Comments Defence Space Command, Joint Commercial Operations (JCO-AUS), No.1 Space Surveillance Unit (1SSU)

Defence Space Command’s six newly accredited Defence personnel are leading operations for Joint Commercial Operations (JCO-AUS). CAPTION: Able Seaman Qambar Said

Private Kate Markowska, left, from Rotation 138 Rifle Company Butterworth, speaks with her employer Neryl Joyce, Regional Security Manager, Wilson Security, during BossX International 2023, Malaysia. Photos by Corporal Michael Currie.

ADF News

Recognising employers’ support of reservists

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1306 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Supportive Employer Program

Businesses that go above and beyond to support employees who are members of the ADF Reserves will be acknowledged and

Five EC-135 helicopters conduct a fly past on completion of the Joint Helicopter School Course 012 graduation ceremony at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

New helicopter pilots graduate

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2508 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

The ADF welcomed its latest aviators to the skies following their graduation from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School on

ADF personnel experiment in the Lockheed Martin Australia Endeavour Centre in preparation for AIR6500 capability delivery. Story by Sophie Pearse. Photo from Lockheed Martin Australia.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Lockheed Martin to lead Australia’s missile defence

13/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments

Lockheed Martin Australia has been announced as the strategic partner for Defence’s multi-million-dollar Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), which

Australian Army soldiers from units across 13th Brigade work with security elements of the RAAF protecting people and critical infrastructure at RAAF Base Curtin as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Derby, WA. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

Australian Army News

2nd (Australian) Division reshaping for north-facing defence

13/10/202316/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2636 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 2nd (Australia) Division, 8th Brigade, 9th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Talisman Sabre, RAAF Curtin

The role of the 2nd (Australian) Division will focus on the defence of Australia’s north and offshore territories, in line

Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba Commander Darin MacDonald, left, and youngest crewmember, Seaman Jack Lefevre, cut Toowoomba’s 18th birthday cake during a regional presence deployment. Story by Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Toowoomba sails into adulthood

13/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2094 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba has come of age, celebrating 18 years since commissioning. CAPTION: Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba Commander Darin MacDonald, left, and