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Seaman Cloe Reichelt is welcomed by her mother at Fleet Base East, Sydney, after HMAS Brisbane returned to her home port at the end of a three-month deployment. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Crews welcomed home in the east and west

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2418 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Fleet Base West, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Warramunga, Regional Presence Deployment

HMA Ships Brisbane and Warramunga returned to their respective home ports in Sydney and Rockingham, WA, today after a three-month deployment.

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ADF People Videos 

Personnel deliver Christmas messages

21/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1474 Views 0 Comments

Deployed ADF personnel have sent Christmas messages to their family and friends back home. CAPTION: 4 videos of Christmas messages

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Commodore Steve Tiffin, Nova Perris and Vice Admiral Michael Noonan at the launch of NUSHIP Arafura. Photo supplied by Luerssen.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

First Arafura-class OPV launched

16/12/202116/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4382 Views 2 Comments Arafura-class

In a major milestone for the Royal Australian Navy, the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels, Arafura, has

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Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, speaks with an Australian industry employee at the C4-EDGE capability display at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Sergeant Cameron Pegg.
Australian Army News Sovereign industry Videos 

C4-Edge capabilities on show at Majura

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3001 Views 0 Comments Electro Optic Systems

A consortium of 31 companies involved in delivering C4-Edge – command, control, communications and computers – technologies hosted a capability

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Privates Meaham Bailey, left, and Bagu Tancredi climb the rope wall as part of Exercise Hardcorps at the School of Infantry, Singleton, New South Wales. Story by Captain Catalina Martinez Pinto. Photo by Corporal Shane Kelly.
Australian Army News Videos 

Hardcorps test for infantry trainees

16/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3817 Views 1 Comment Royal Australian Regiment, School of Infantry

Day and night, regardless of season, weather or terrain, trainee soldiers at the School of Infantry go through the final

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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.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Videos 

Demonstration flight became real mission mid air

07/12/202109/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4692 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.

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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.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry Videos 

Sea legs of infantry fighting vehicles tested

07/12/202107/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3572 Views 1 Comment

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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News Veterans Videos 

Nationals MP calls for Breaker Morant inquiry

03/12/202119/12/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2078 Views 2 Comments

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

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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.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

End of Era F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornet video montage

03/12/202108/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2347 Views 0 Comments F/A-18A/B Hornets

F/A-18A and F/A-18B ‘classic’ Hornets formally retired from service on Monday 29 November 2021, as the Royal Australian Air Force

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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.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Spectacular display on NSW south coast

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1842 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

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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.
History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Combat support unit reflects fondly on Hornets

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1946 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

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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.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADF support to Solomon Islands

03/12/202103/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2778 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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Air Force’s Cognitive Assistant Avatar, AIMEE. Story by Alexander Manning.
News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology Sovereign industry Videos 

Getting ready for artificial intelligence

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2711 Views 0 Comments Jericho

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

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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.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Videos 

ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1744 Views 0 Comments

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

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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.
Australian Army Middle East Videos 

Soldiers welcomed home from Afghanistan in style

23/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2794 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

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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.
Australian Army News Pacific Videos 

Fiji’s new training facility nears completion with Aussie help

23/11/202126/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1702 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

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Squadron Leader Brendon Knopke performs for military personnel deployed on Operation Accordion. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos 

Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1844 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

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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.
Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Australia & Japan conduct Exercise Nichi-gou Trident.

19/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2136 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

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HMAS Cairns Port Services is one of the first units to wear the new Maritime Multi-Cam Pattern Uniform (MMPU) as the uniform is rolled out across Australia. Photo by Ricky Drummond.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

New maritime multi-cam uniform released

19/11/202120/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 5693 Views 0 Comments

Navy’s new Maritime Multi-Cam Pattern Uniform commenced rollout in October 2021. CAPTION: HMAS Cairns Port Services is one of the

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C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron on the cross-strip runway prior to take off, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Eamon Hamilton and Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

March of the Spartans

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2424 Views 0 Comments 35 Squadron, Amberley, C-27J Spartan

‘March of the Spartans’ by No. 35 Squadron has demonstrated its readiness to deliver airlift support during contingency operations. CAPTION: C-27J

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