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The Bluebottle uncrewed surface vehicle from Ocius Technology Ltd operates in the waters of Jervis Bay during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 22. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

Navy tests autonomous technologies

26/05/202226/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4067 Views 0 Comments DSTG, HMAS Creswell

About 40 new, innovative autonomous technologies are being tested and evaluated in the waters of Jervis Bay on Exercise Autonomous

Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O'Connor. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Air show pilot talks us through his F-35A display

26/05/202227/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2703 Views 0 Comments Air Show, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit

Defence has a long and proud history of showcasing its cutting-edge assets and highly skilled personnel at public events throughout

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

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2714 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets

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

People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) intelligence-collection vessel Haiwangxing operating off the north-west shelf of Australia. Official Defence image.

Australian News Sir Jeffrey Armiger Videos

Chinese intelligence ship doing nothing worth reporting off WA

13/05/202213/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4480 Views 2 Comments

Defence announced today it is aware of a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) intelligence collection vessel operating off the north-west shelf

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

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1835 Views 0 Comments

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

11/05/202213/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 5074 Views 0 Comments

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

6 Wing cadets enjoy their C-130J air-experience flight.

CONTACT Cadets News Videos

Defence recruiting volunteers for Cadet leaders

10/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2675 Views 0 Comments ADF Cadets

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, addresses 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, personnel and invited guests during the commissioning of the new regional support craft ‘Kuursi’ on Thursday Island, Torres Strait Islands. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Australian Army News Videos

New vessel supports Thursday Island operations

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3138 Views 1 Comment 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment

Thursday Island has a new 12.5-metre regional support watercraft to support maritime operations in the region and be operated by Army’s

Australian Army soldiers start the 10km Run Army event in Brisbane on Sunday, 24 April 2022. Story by Major Mark Beretta. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Videos

Fun Run raises more than $150,000 for Legacy

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2860 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, ARH Tiger, Run Army

Army’s second annual Run Army community fun run raised more than $150,000 for Legacy to support veterans and their families. CAPTION: Australian

Personnel from HMAS Maitland line the upper decks to start the decommissioning ceremony at Larraykeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Service ends for ‘Invincible 88’ HMAS Maitland

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2684 Views 0 Comments Darwin, decommissioning, HMAS Maitland, Larraykeyah Defence Precinct

HMAS Maitland has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her home port of Darwin on April 28. CAPTION:

HMAS Supply conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Sydney, off the east coast of Australia. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Supply critical to keeping ships at sea

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2210 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply

It is crucial for ships to be at sea and just as important to keep them there. CAPTION: HMAS Supply

CONTACT Editor Brian Hartigan participates in the Veteran Surf Project, reported on WIN News Illawarra.

Australian News Veterans Videos

Your editor made the news last night

28/04/202227/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2033 Views 2 Comments

CONTACT Editor Brian Hartigan – and friends – were featured on WIN News Illawarra 5.30 Local News on 27 April

Crowds line the strreet to see the ANZAC Day march in Camden, NSW. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF News Veterans Videos

Defence supports post-pandemic ANZAC-Day events at home and abroad

25/04/202226/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2555 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West in Western Australia after a six month deployment in June 2020. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Purple Pony is back in the water

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3215 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, Henderson WA, HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba, nicknamed the ‘Purple Pony’, was returned to the water at Henderson, Western Australia, on April 12 after an

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon celebrates a successful lift during the men’s heavyweight powerlifting event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

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Powerful end to penultimate day at Invictus Games

23/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2493 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Bars were loaded as 11 Team Australia powerhouses battled it out on the bench at Sportcampus at Zuiderpark. CAPTION: Australian

Rosalie Primary School Year 6 students laying a memorial wreath at their Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Perth WA. Story by Bourke . Photo - Video clip.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Veterans Videos

Perth students commemorate Anzac Day…slightly early

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2307 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

Students from Rosalie Primary School’s Year 6 class in Perth held their own, slightly early, Dawn Service on Wednesday, 6

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Braedon Griffiths attacks the try line during a wheelchair rugby pool match against Canada at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller.

ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans Videos

Invictus motivates rehab

22/04/202223/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2250 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Just three years ago, James Saville was bed-bound, but the Invictus Games 2022 provided motivation in his rehabilitation. CAPTION: Invictus

Group Captain Iain Carty, CSM, and United States Air Force aviator Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte (right) from 22nd Airlift Squadron cut the cake during 80th anniversary of the formation of 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tanya Carter. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomen Emma Schwenke.

History News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos

USAF 22nd Airlift Squadron celebrates birthday at RAAF Base Amberley

20/04/202225/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3254 Views 0 Comments No. 33 Squadron, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, US Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) 22nd Airlift Squadron commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia by flying

Invictus Games 2020 Team Australia competitor Chris O'Brien celebrates after placing first in the men’s ISE 50m backstroke event held at the Zwembad het Hofbad pool in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Invictus Games: Diving in aids mental health

20/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2097 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Returning to the pool during day four of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 was a particularly poignant moment for

Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Gabriel Ramon takes part in an athletics event at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Story by Lucy Redford-Hunt. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

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Just competing was a victory, says Invictus Games medallist

20/04/202221/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2051 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games 2022

Gabriel Ramon is still struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will be returning home with an