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Flying Officer Johnathan Gough, a Combat Systems Officer with No. 37 Squadron, stands in front of a C-130J Hercules aircraft which is fitted with a Litening sensor pod on its wing. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

From demonstration flight to flood mission

07/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 62 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron

A demonstration flight for an upgraded RAAF Hercules transport aircraft became a mission to support flood-affected communities in regional NSW.

The Hanwha Defense Australia Redback, left, and the Rheinmetall Defence Australia KF-41 Lynx next to HMAS Adelaide at HMAS Kuttabul. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested

07/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 62 Views 0 Comments

The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials on Sydney

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Nationals MP calls for Breaker Morant inquiry

03/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 193 Views 0 Comments

Nationals MP George Christensen has called for an independent inquiry into the historic ‘Breaker’ Morant case. Lieutenants Harry Morant and

Since their arrival in 1985, the Classic Hornets have made an extraordinary contribution to Australia’s air power, including in theatres of operations such as Operations Slipper, Falconer and Okra. After more than 30 years of dedicated service, and nearly 408,000 total flying hours, the F/A-18A/B Hornet fleet will transition to the advanced lethality, survivability, and supportability delivered by the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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End of Era | F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet raw extended footage (10:57)

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 187 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets

F/A-18A/B Classic Hornets are retiring from service this week, as Airforce transition to the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II. CAPTION: Since

An F-35A Lighting II aircraft performs an aerial display at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra Airshow in New South Wales. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Spectacular display on NSW south coast

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18A/B Hornets, Wings Over Illawarra

From the extreme roar of jet engines to the gentle purr of pistons, aircraft criss-crossed the skies above the south

Aircraft A21-02 flown by Group Captain Jason Easthope, Chief of Staff, Air Combat Group taxis through a farewell water canon at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Combat support unit reflects fondly on Hornets

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 176 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets, No. 17 Squadron

Approximately 300kms south of Darwin near the township of Katherine is RAAF Base Tindal, a remote air base. The base

Australian Army Corporal Brodie Cross from Joint Task Group 637.3 talks with a local man in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on 02 December 2021. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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ADF support to Solomon Islands

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 244 Views 0 Comments 17th CSS Brigade, 3rd Brigade, 6th Brigade, HMAS Armidale, No. 4 Squadron, Solomon Islands unrest

The ADF is working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to restore calm after recent civil unrest in

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Getting ready for artificial intelligence

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 578 Views 0 Comments Jericho

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a force multiplier that has the potential to deliver faster, smarter and safer military effects with

A soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment helps Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics during a mass casualty scenario at Townsville field training area. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 286 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers, paramedics, firefighters and police have undertaken a complex mass casualty training scenario in Townsville. CAPTION: A soldier from the

Soldiers and officers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment on parade during the Queensland Emergency Services and ADF Sunset Showcase at Riverway Stadium, Townsville. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Soldiers welcomed home from Afghanistan in style

23/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 772 Views 1 Comment 1RAR, Afghanistan, Kabul

As the sun set over Riverway Stadium, the community of Townsville came together to welcome home soldiers recently returned from

Fijian Carpenter Dan Lusio works with Australian Army soldier Sapper Selwyn Anderson at the Blackrock Camp redevelopment project in Nadi. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

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Fiji’s new training facility nears completion with Aussie help

23/11/202126/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 149 Views 0 Comments Blackrock, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

At 7am, just 10 minutes north of Nadi International Airport on the west coast of Fiji, the sound of heavy

Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 193 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

For Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke, one constant over his 28-year ADF career has been playing the guitar. CAPTION: Squadron Leader

HMAS Warramunga sails astern of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Inazuma as the two ships conduct a transit in-company after departing Kure, Japan to conduct exercise Nichi-gou Trident. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Australia & Japan conduct Exercise Nichi-gou Trident.

19/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 285 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Warramunga, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, NICHI GOU TRIDENT

HMAS Warramunga and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Inazuma are currently conducting Exercise Nichi-gou Trident. CAPTION: HMAS Warramunga sails