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Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conduct a live-fire shoot from a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle at the Wide Bay Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Leading Aircraftman John Solomon.

Boxer gun car seen firing in Oz for first time

16/07/202122/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4184 Views 0 Comments

The ‘gun-car’ variant of the Australian Army’s Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles has been fired for the first time by front-line soldiers.

Private Samuel Bennett, left, and Private Jesse Stroud, from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, prepare equipment at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, prior to deploying on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Sabre drawn, troops ready for action

16/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2424 Views 0 Comments Talisman Sabre 2021

The Talisman ‘Sabre’ has been drawn in Townsville, Queensland, for Australia’s largest bilateral training activity with the United States. CAPTION:

Former South Sydney Rabbitoh Ethan Lowe fires an M777A1 155mm Howitzer during a visit to Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army Videos

Rabbitohs pull for 104 Battery

15/07/202115/07/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3148 Views 0 Comments

South Sydney Rabbitohs have had a special affiliation with 104 Battery, 1st Regiment, RAA, dating back to the 1960s.

A new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter is unloaded from a United Stated C-5 Galaxy at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Trooper Lisa Sherman.

Australian Army News Videos

New Chinooks delivered to Townsville

13/07/202120/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2625 Views 0 Comments

The ADF heavy-lift battlefield aviation capability has been boosted with the arrival of two new CH-47F Chinooks in Townsville.

F-35A Lightning II aircraft, A35-032, prepares for take off from RAAF Base Darwin, during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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First home F-35A conversion course completed

13/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2558 Views 0 Comments

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots have graduated from the first F-35A operational conversion course to be

Privates Hayley Freeman and Osama Ahmed and Vanuatu Police Maritime Wing Constable Sione Motoutorua, install bracketing onto the roof of the Bwatnupni Police Post in Pentecost, Vanuatu. Story and photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Radio project team returns home

13/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2045 Views 0 Comments

After three busy months working with the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to progress the delivery of the Vanuatu Government National

Setting off the charge, a wooden pallet explodes during demolition training on Exercise Phoenix Strike, held in Townsville, Queensland. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

Australian Army News Videos

Exercise Phoenix Strike goes off with a bang

09/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3310 Views 1 Comment

NEWSLETTER LINK ERROR – TALISMAN SABRE HERE Experimenting with technique and learning from experience saw sappers from 3

Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley (left), Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Grace Casey-Maughan (centre) and FLTLT Tjapukai Shaw join members from No. 37 Squadron in Gilgandra, as part of an Indigenous community engagement visit. Story by Pilot Officer Olivia Tiele. Photo by Corporal Casey Forster.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Standing together for NAIDOC Week

07/07/202107/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2502 Views 0 Comments

Throughout NAIDOC Week, the RAAF will participate in events across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal

HMAS Perth is lowered out of the dry dock at the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson, WA, after completion of a major part of the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrades. Story by Harriet Pointon Mather.

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Perth back in the water after upgrades

07/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2696 Views 0 Comments

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth was back in the water on July 1. CAPTION: HMAS Perth is lowered out of the

Lieutenant Jake Mouritz on Exercise Gauntlet Strike at Puckapunyal Military Training Area, Victoria. Story by Captain Tom Maclean. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

ADF People Videos

Dream come true for new cav troop commander

07/07/202118/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2682 Views 0 Comments

Lieutenant Jake Mouritz, from Western Australia, has graduated as a new cavalry troop commander, something he dreamed about for a long

Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Joshua Fordham operates an aircraft control console in the Operations Room of HMAS Ballarat during the ship's Regional Presence Deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Exercise gets real for aircraft controller

01/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2972 Views 0 Comments

An activity in the South China Sea between the Royal Australian and United States Navies, and the RAAF, gave one

Mount Dandenong resident Jim Henderson has a welfare check by Australian Red Cross representative Kerry Macfarlane and Corporal Paul Summerbell after the recent storm. Story by Captain Martin Hadley. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF News Videos

ADF assistance to Victoria after storm

24/06/202126/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1907 Views 0 Comments

A mid-June severe weather event has left a trail of destruction across a wide area of regional Victoria that not

(L-R) Lieutenant Brittany Craig and HMAS Anzac Flight Commander, Lieutenant Commander Timothy Craig with their children (from left) Hunter and Harper at Oxley Wharf at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Story by Harriet Pointon Mather. Photo by Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

ADF People Videos

Delayed homecoming a source of pride for family

24/06/202124/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2217 Views 0 Comments

Last month, HMAS Anzac was only hours from home following a two-month regional presence deployment when the ship’s company received

Sapper Chloe Leifels, of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, moves to place a Bangalore torpedo explosive charge onto an obstacle during Exercise Diamond Walk. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Sergeant Karl Booth.

Australian Army News Videos

Explosive return to live-fire training

21/06/202124/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2829 Views 0 Comments

Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment (2CER) made an explosive return to combined live-fire training during Exercise Diamond Walk.

Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Her Excellency Felicity Volk and Lieutenant General Prabhu Ram Sharma Chief of General Staff stand with guests during Australia's handover of humanitarian aid stores to the Nepali Army at Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. Story by Leading Seaman Craig Walton. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

India News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF delivers humanitarian assistance to the ‘subcontinent’

21/06/202122/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2535 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

No. 36 Sqn delivered humanitarian assistance earlier this month, to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, to help contain COVID-19.

Defence Force Recruiting has given potential women candidates the opportunity to experience up close roles within 5th Aviation Regiment, at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara and Venetia Reynolds. Photo - Screen grab.

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Townsville women wooed by helicopter flight

16/06/202119/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2509 Views 0 Comments

There was excitement on the faces of 10 Defence Force Recruiting candidates as they walked through the hot exhaust and

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams Tank is loaded onto a Royal Australian Navy light landing craft, during Exercise Sea Explorer, Cowley Beach, Queensland. Story by Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Aussie M1A1 Abrams’ first tactical amphib deployment

15/06/202118/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4091 Views 0 Comments

Exercise Sea Explorer has concluded with about 1800 ADF personnel taking part and for the first time the tactical deployment of

An Australian Army physical training instructor takes candidates through a warm-up before starting the Special Forces Entry Test at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney, on Monday, 01 March 2021. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomwan Jacquelline Forrester.

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Special forces candidates tested

08/06/202114/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 6525 Views 7 Comments

In a display of strength, skill and stamina, more than 50 ADF personnel – including several females – were put

Australian Army Warrant Officer Class Two Matt Watt (centre) from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment, (Queensland Mounted Infantry) gives a safety brief before a live-fire offensive operation serial featuring soldiers from the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment during Exercise Diamond Walk at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. Story by Captain Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Private Jacob Hilton.

Australian Army Videos

All arms brought to bear

08/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3321 Views 0 Comments

Soldiers from 7 Combat Brigade now have a deeper understanding of the combat power the Army can generate thanks to

Australian Army soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777 Howitzer during a fire mission on Exercise Chau Pha at Townsville Field Training Area on 22 May 2021. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

Australian Army News Videos

Out of the box field exercise puts gunners to the test

08/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2684 Views 0 Comments

Gunners from 4 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery have conducted a number of ‘out of the box’ training serials during their