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Aircraftman Aaron Egan inspects a cockpit pressurisation component during his technical training. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Corporal Kirbee Forrest.

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Challenges met with teamwork

05/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1741 Views 0 Comments

Before enlisting in Air Force, Townsville-born Aaron Egan, aged 21, knew he wanted to work with his hands and solve

Australian Army soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, tackle the obstacle course during Exercise Turbulent Dawn, at Lavarack Barracks, Queensland. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Gunners show their grit

04/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2680 Views 0 Comments

Townsville’s 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, recently pushed its junior leaders to the limit on Exercise Turbulent Dawn. CAPTION: Australian

The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System – ‘Loyal Wingman’. Story by Samara Kitchener. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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Loyal Wingman project achieves milestones

04/11/202104/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2709 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman

The landing gear of a Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft has been raised and engaged for the first time during a

Warrant Officer John Markham, the parade Warrant Officer presents Assistant Commissioner Allan Adams with the Freedom of Entry scroll during No. 25 Squadron's Freedom of Entry parade in the City of Perth, Western Australia. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

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Freedom exercised for first time in a decade

02/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2447 Views 0 Comments

For the first time in more than a decade, No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron exercised its right to Freedom

Trainees from the ADF School of Special Operations commando amphibious operations course practise their boat-handling and landing skills in Zodiac inflatable boats in the surf at Wanda Beach, Sydney, NSW. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Special-forces training attracts attention

31/10/202113/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3353 Views 0 Comments Special Operations Training and Education Centre (SOTEC)

Trainee Army special forces commandos made a splash during recent training at two Sydney beachside suburbs. CAPTION: Trainees from the

A driverless Army truck at Monegeetta, Victoria.

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Autonomous truck project reaches milestone

29/10/202129/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3142 Views 0 Comments

An Australian Army project to develop a convoy of autonomous trucks that use technology to follow the leader has passed a key milestone.

A Shadow unmanned aerial system ready to be launched at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe. Story by Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Videos

Army drone fleets pass audit with flying colours

26/10/202127/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2546 Views 0 Comments

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) recently audited Army’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, and the fleet passed with

Aircraftman Haydon Youngs is studying aircraft systems and components at the RAAF School of Technical Training, Wagga. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tritia Evans. Photo by Corporal Kirbee Forrest.

ADF People Videos

Puzzle pieces come together

26/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1867 Views 0 Comments

“There’s a lot to it, but it gets you up in the morning because you want to learn about it.

Australian Army Vehicle Mechanic Lance Corporal Timothy Pates in front of a protective mobility vehicle prepared for deep clean at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Preparing deployed Protected Mobility Vehicles for return to Australia

20/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3146 Views 0 Comments Middle East

A small team of Australian Army Vehicle Mechanics and Technicians deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East Region performed

Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg sails through the South China Sea during a transit with HMA Ships Brisbane and Warramunga. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Australia and Canada conduct navy-to-navy exercises

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HMA Ships Warramunga and Brisbane rendezvoused with Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Winnipeg to conduct a number of navy-to-navy engagements. CAPTION:

Soldiers from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, take cover behind an Australian Army G Wagon while conducting building clearances during urban operations training at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Fierce target prosecution – key in urban training

16/10/202116/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2945 Views 0 Comments

Attacking at the crack of dawn to neutralise a notional enemy occupying the Urban Operations Training Facility, soldiers from the

Australian Army Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo (LARC) vehicles during EX SP21 at the Wide Bay Training Area, Inskip Peninsula, Queensland. Photo visor clip.

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Light amphibious cargo vehicle training – Exercise Surfing Penguin

12/10/202112/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2713 Views 0 Comments

The 35 Water Transport Squadron, 10th Force Support Battalion conducted a training activity at the Wide Bay Training Area, Inskip

Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment dismount an Australian Army M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carrier to conduct a simulated breach of an enemy position while training at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Sappers breach contested minefield

12/10/202116/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3515 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment conducted a simulated minefield breach while under fire from a fictional enemy in

Members of the 10th Light Horse Regiment and the 10th Light Horse Memorial Troop stand in front of the regiments modern steed. Photo by Sergeant Gary Dixon.

Australian Army News Videos

10th Light Horse Regiment re-raised

12/10/202112/10/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3317 Views 0 Comments

Western Australia’s 10th Light Horse Regiment (10LH) was re-raised in Perth on 10 October – on the regiments 107th anniversary.

Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conduct a live-fire training serial with an Australian Army Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Boxers fire up in rugged bout

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2691 Views 0 Comments

The 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) recently pushed their Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles (CRV) to the limit and

Players from the Wallabies Rugby team throw footballs with participants of the Proud Warrior Youth Engagement Program at Pallarenda Beach, Queensland on 23 September 2021. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Wallabies inspire Proud Warriors

08/10/202108/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1764 Views 0 Comments

From the troubled suburbs of Sydney’s inner west to the international rugby arena, Wallabies player Scott Sio understands the value

Leading Seaman Kirsten Robinson sings the German National Anthem during a commemorative service held at the Western Australian State War Memorial in King’s Park, as part of FGS Bayern's visit to Western Australia during their ongoing Indo-Pacific deployment. Story by Lieutenant Rilana Ostheim. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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Unity celebrated in Perth

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1718 Views 0 Comments

The crew of German Navy frigate FGS Bayern on October 3 celebrated Germany’s national day while in Perth during their

A soldier from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, patrolling during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear survival training exercise at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News Science & Technology Videos

New protective kit being tested

06/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2989 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from the 7th Combat Brigade have been trialling the ADF’S new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective equipment. CAPTION: A