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Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Kabul disembark at Perth International Airport, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.
ADF Australian News Videos 

First Kabul evacuees arrive in Perth

20/08/202120/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3083 Views 2 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

Australian citizens and visa holders evacuated from Kabul disembark at Perth International Airport, Western Australia, this morning.

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The first of 250 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to deploy to the Middle East to join evacuation efforts from Kabul pose for a photo before departing RNZAF Base Auckland. NZDF photo.
Middle East New Zealand News Videos 

New Zealand launches Kabul evacuations deployment

19/08/202119/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2875 Views 0 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

An RNZAF C-130 departed Auckland this morning to assist with international efforts to evacuate foreign nationals from Kabul.

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Evacuees board the first Australian rescue flight out of Kabul, Afghanistan. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.
ADF Middle East News Videos 

First Australian evacuation flight out of Kabul

18/08/202119/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4628 Views 3 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

The first Australian Defence Force evacuation flight has departed Kabul with 26 evacuees on board. CAPTION: Evacuees board the first

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A contingent of Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army personnel board a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport at RAAF Base Amberley bound for the Middle East to support evacuation efforts from Afghanistan. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.
Australian Middle East News Videos 

ADF assistance in evacuation of Kabul begins

16/08/202122/08/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6473 Views 7 Comments Evacuation of Kabul

ADF is deploying more than 250 personnel to support urgent efforts to evacuate Australian citizens and visa holders from Afghanistan.

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An Australian Army soldier from Battlegroup Coral and a United States Army paratrooper provide security during clearance of an enemy position. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.
Australian Army News USA Videos 

Allied forces conduct culminating clearances

10/08/202110/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2558 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Soldiers from the Australian and US armies combined to clear two final objectives during the land component of Exercise Talisman Sabre

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Hanwha Defense Australia Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (front) and Rheinmetall Defence Australia LYNX KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (back), conduct LAND 400 Phase 3 user evaluation trials at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman. 
Australian Army News Sovereign industry Videos 

Next-generation vehicles show their firepower

06/08/202107/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4618 Views 1 Comment

The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower

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Gunners from the 101st Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777A2 Howitzer at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, as part of an Australia-wide gun salute to mark the 150th anniversary of Australian artillery on August 1. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.
Australian Army History News Videos 

150-gun salute to Australian artillery

03/08/202109/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3136 Views 0 Comments

The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation,

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NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

03/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2101 Views 0 Comments

The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. CAPTION: NSW Police and

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Flight Lieutenant Lachie Hazeldine, aka Roulette Five, has retired as one of the longest-serving members of The Roulettes after nine seasons. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.
ADF People Videos 

Roulette touches down for final time

03/08/202113/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2520 Views 1 Comment

One of the longest-serving wingmen in The Roulettes, Flight Lieutenant Lachie Hazeldine, otherwise known as Roulette Five, retired from the

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HMAS Brisbane conducts a Replenishment at Sea with USNS Rappahannock, off the coast of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane

01/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1801 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

HMAS Brisbane and United States Navy Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock conducted two replenishments at sea (RAS) within

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Personnel from the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a beach assault on Forrest Beach, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.
Australian Army Europe News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

Troops come ashore on quiet beach in final push

01/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2113 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

If you were fishing near Forrest Beach, Queensland, over the past month, you might have seen landing craft from HMA Ships

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A United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft connects to the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft refuelling hoseduring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

Refuelling first fosters partnership

31/07/202131/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1615 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

High above the Coral Sea, a Royal Australian Air Force No. 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) trailed refuelling

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Alaskan based US Army paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airbone), 25th Infantry Division “Spartan Brigade”, paradrop from a RAAF C-17A on Talisman Sabre 21. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by LACW Emma Schwenke.
Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Paratroopers in the skies over Queensland

31/07/202103/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2457 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

The massive cargo hold of the Aussie C-17A Globemaster III is surprisingly silent. CAPTION: Alaskan based US Army paratroopers from

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A Royal Australian Air Force Avionics Technician guides a P-8A Poseidon aircraft into position, as it prepares to depart RAAF Base Townsville in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

Allies in the air and on the ground

28/07/202103/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2149 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Exercise Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest and most important bilateral exercise with the United States, and our two nation’s P-8A

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Australian Army soldiers from Battlegroup Eagle conduct a clearance of an enemy camp, at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.
Australian Army News Videos 

Specialty skills combine during Talisman Sabre 21

28/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2313 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Infantry, engineers, cavalry and military police gathered at dawn, ready to clear a patrol base during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

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HMAS Ballarat conducts a five-inch gun firing while sailing off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Ballarat adds naval gunfire to Talisman Sabre

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2168 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

HMAS Ballarat has added the force of its five-inch gun to a blue-water combat event as part of Exercise Talisman

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A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb on Townshend Island, during TS2. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomman Jacqueline Forrester.
Australian Army Europe News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

Allies work together to deliver barrage

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2399 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

“Okay, if you’re a JTAC please raise your hand.” CAPTION: A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway

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Private Will Yet Foy at the Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
ADF People Videos 

From customer service to urban assaults

23/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2109 Views 0 Comments

Private Will Yet Foy works for Moreton Bay council in his day job, but as a reservist rifleman deployed on

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Australian and US soldiers share the experience of watching the Patriot missile live-fire during Talisman Sabre. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Trooper Jarrod McAneney.
ADF Australian Army News Science & Technology USA Videos 

Troops in awe of Patriot firepower display

20/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2169 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

Described as “lethal and powerful” by the US soldiers who operate it, the MIM-104 Patriot gained a local reputation after

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Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

20/07/202126/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2540 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

A pair of shells flew over the water and slammed into Townshend Island within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the afternoon

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