HMAS Hobart’s first missile fire on home station
HMAS Hobart has become the first Hobart-class guided missile destroyer to fire a missile in Australian waters. CAPTION: HMAS Hobart fires its
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Videos
Photographer cops head-punch during CH-47 Chinook helocasting
US Army 25th Infantry Division Lightning Academy cadre and personnel conducted helocasting from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter off Hawaii recently.
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$12million in Defence-industry innovation grants
$12.4 million of government grants have been awarded to small businesses who are contributing to the record build-up of Australia’s
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Helicopter teabags up close and personal
US Army 25th Infantry Division Lightning Academy cadre and personnel conduct waterborne operations from a UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to
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New Zealand AF airdrops supplies to remote island – video
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has airdropped 3.1 tonnes of food, mail and equipment to support the work of
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Talisman Sabre 2019 wrapped up
The closing ceremony for Australia’s largest military exercise was held in the Port of Brisbane on Saturday, marking the conclusion of
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Lockheed Martin to build more HIMARS
Lockheed Martin has been contracted to produce a new run of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System – HIMARS – launchers and associated
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MinDef visits troops/leaders in Middle East
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds visited Australian troops in the Middle East and met with key military and civilian leaders
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Iraqi Army training hits milestone – NZ puts date on withdrawal
The Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO II) marked a significant milestone last week by achieving Initial
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Southern Jackaroo wraps up tri-lateral exercise
. A two-week military field exercise has been completed this week, with more than 700 Australian Defence Force, United States
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Exercise Diamond Sprint 2019
. On 31 May 2019, 7th Brigade conducted its culminating live-fire combined-arms training, which saw brigade units work together using
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Japan fires artillery on Australian soil
Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.
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New Zealand’s new dive tender delivered
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s future dive and hydrographic vessel arrived at Devonport Naval Base Auckland this week. CAPTION: The
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HMAS Ballarat destroys another 2.6 tonne of drugs
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has intercepted another 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs while conducting a patrol in international
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Army demos firepower at Chong Ju 2019
A fighting force of tanks, helicopters, armoured reconnaissance vehicles and infantry soldiers showcased Australian Army’s combined-arms capabilities during a live-fire
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US Navy tests 5-inch Excalibur precision
Raytheon and the US Navy completed a new round of successful Excalibur N5 munition test firings in the US this week
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Aussie soldiers on jungle training in Malaysia
CAPTION: Australian Army officer Liuetenant Duncan Yates from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, is coached through an urban shooting course
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HMAS Adelaide embarks mechanised combat team for first time
HMAS Adelaide has for the first time embarked a mechanised combat team including supporting elements to conduct Sea Basing Amphibious
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Largest RNZN ship launched
At a launch ceremony this week, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s first purpose-built ship in 10 years, Aotearoa, finally found
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Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT takes off
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter achieved first flight last Thursday at Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Florida site and already Lockheed
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