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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.

Spectacular display on NSW south coast

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2242 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 2221 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 3064 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 3116 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.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing Videos

ADF trains with emergency services personnel

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2058 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.

Australian Army Middle East Videos

Soldiers welcomed home from Afghanistan in style

23/11/202124/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3510 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.

Australian Army News Pacific Videos

Fiji’s new training facility nears completion with Aussie help

23/11/202126/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2026 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.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos

Guitar hero: boosting morale with music

23/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2466 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.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Australia & Japan conduct Exercise Nichi-gou Trident.

19/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2754 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

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 6415 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

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.

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March of the Spartans

19/11/202122/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2840 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

HMAS Sirius sails its final lap of Sydney Harbour during its a final visit to the city during its decommissioning voyage. Story by Lieutenant Jessica Craig. Photo Petty Officer Justin Brown

History News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Sydney farewells Sirius

19/11/202119/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2507 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sirius

Sydney Harbour was alive with Navy activity on November 15 to farewell HMAS Sirius ahead of the ship’s decommissioning in

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, patrol a track during the combined arms training activity at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Bodie Cross.

Australian Army News Videos

Combined-arms jungle training

17/11/202121/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3204 Views 0 Comments Combat Training Centre, CTC

The days of exclusive light infantry sub-unit jungle training at Tully are now a thing of the past. CAPTION: Australian

The 2016 rotation of the United States Marine Rotational Force - Darwin begin to arrive in Darwin. Photo by Able Seaman Kayla Hayes.

MRF-D News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Celebrating 10 years of expanded US defence cooperation

17/11/202121/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2140 Views 0 Comments MRF-D, United States Force Posture Initiative in Australia

On November 16, Australia celebrated a decade of expanded cooperation between the Australian Department of Defence and the United States

Night operations on board HMAS Canberra during Indo-Pacific 21 gave opportunity for ADF people to spell it it on the flight deck. Photo Leading Seaman Nadev Harel.

ADF News Royal Australian Navy Videos

A look at Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1796 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is Australia’s annual flagship regional engagement activity. CAPTION: ADF personnel spell it out on the flight deck

Lance Corporal Christopher Lyne puts on his apron on before preparing meals in HMAS Canberra's galley for the Ship's Company and embarked forces on the way to Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadev Harel.

ADF Australian Army News Videos

HMAS Canberra feasts on the flavours of Indonesia

13/11/202113/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1626 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

HMAS Canberra prepared a feast of Indonesian cuisine in preparation for its port visit to Jakarta during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

Recruit Nomar Romero-Perez from Charlie Company, Army Recruit Training Centre, exits the mask testing area during CBRN training at Kapooka, New South Wales. Photo by Trooper Jonathan Geodhart.

Australian Army News Videos

Kapooka – the ‘Home of The Soldier’ – turns 70

13/11/202118/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3756 Views 0 Comments Kapooka, recruits

Blamey Barracks, Kapooka marked its 70th Anniversary with a march-out parade on 12 November 2021. CAPTION: Recruit Nomar Romero-Perez from

Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer (PO) Mark ‘Butts’ Butler (left) and Australian Army Signaller (SIG) James ‘Devs’ Devlin work together to produce a weekly podcast while deployed in the Middle East region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos

Sessions in the sand

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2200 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

Two information systems technicians are ensuring all ADF members deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East are regularly enjoying a

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft and two United States Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly in formation over the Northern Territory, watched by the crew of another RAAF MRTT. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Byron Miles-Ward.

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B-1B Lancers visit NT for exercise

10/11/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2665 Views 0 Comments

Two United States Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer bombers have swept over the Top End for training with the Royal

The Queensland Reds rugby team, hosted by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conduct a stores carry during a three-day training camp at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, Queensland. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Videos

Soldiers push Reds to the limit

10/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3013 Views 0 Comments Adventurous Training, Canungra, Rugby

The Super Rugby Queensland Reds have been pushed to their physical and mental limits at a special preseason training camp