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Rheinmetall's KF41 Lynx, left, and Hanwha's Redback, dwarf the M113 APC one of them will replace. Defence image.

M113-replacement contenders unveiled

12/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 43847 Views 8 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3

Both contenders for the largest acquisition project in the history of the Australian Army were officially unveiled in Canberra today.

Local residents take a tour of Navy MRH-90 Taipan during HMAS Choules visit to ceremonial homeport of Mallacoota. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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HMAS Choules adopts Mallacoota as ceremonial homeport

11/03/202111/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2750 Views 0 Comments Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules has adopted Mallacoota, Vic, as its ceremonial homeport, in recognition of bonds forged during the 2019/20 bushfire crisis.

SQNLDR Michael Phillips with a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules on the flightline at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Photo by CPL David Said.

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‘Privileged’ to watch the dawn of a new era

11/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2022 Views 0 Comments

Working part-time in an honorary capacity with his local RSL, Jesmond local Michael Phillips loves the beaches of Newcastle when

Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin served as Chief of Air Force, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, and Chief of the Defence Force from June 2014 until he retired in July 2018. Photo by Corporal David Gibbs.

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Close encounter that led to a celebrated career

05/03/202105/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 3007 Views 0 Comments

Mark Binskin was born in Campbelltown, NSW, and as long as he can remember he has always wanted to fly.

Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour ship's company alongside HMAS Waterhen after completing the first voyage of the year. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Voyages endeavour to build confidence in youth

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2462 Views 0 Comments

The national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour has completed its first voyage since sailing was suspended in March last year because

HMAS Sheean comes alongside at Beauty Point, Tasmania, in the first of a series of port visits in the state. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Tasmanian pride on show as HMAS Sheean visits state

03/03/202105/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2119 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sheean berthed at Beauty Point in northern Tasmania at the weekend in the first of a series of port visits in the

Wing Commander Stuart Wheal, left, United States Air Force Commander Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Denzer and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Commander Major Kenji Hoka during Exercise Cope North 21. Photo by Squadron Leader David Weekley.

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Nations work together in airbase exercise

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1774 Views 0 Comments

Wing Commander Stuart Wheal looks out over the runway and pebbly scrub of Northwest Field, a largely disused airfield near

The ADF has delivered five fire trucks, donated by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Photo by Roberto Garcia.

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A truckload of thanks

03/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2445 Views 0 Comments

In a show of appreciation for the support Papua New Guinea (PNG) gave Australia during last summer’s bushfires, HMAS Choules

The Boeing Australia Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman lands at the end of its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photographer unnamed.

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RAAF orders three more Loyal Wingman aircraft

02/03/202102/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3844 Views 3 Comments Loyal Wingman

The government will invest a further $115million in the Boeing Loyal Wingman program to continue developing the concept.

The Boeing Australia, Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman conducts its first flight at Woomera, South Australia. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

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First flight of Loyal Wingman UAV

02/03/202102/03/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3172 Views 0 Comments Loyal Wingman

RAAF has congratulated Boeing Australia on the first flight of the Airpower Teaming System Loyal Wingman prototype aircraft on 27 February.

Private Matthew Marsh receives his COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. Photos by ABIS Daniel Goodman.

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Frontline personnel vaccinated

27/02/202113/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2550 Views 0 Comments

ADF members working on the COVID-19 frontline were among the first Australians to be vaccinated against the coronavirus on 22

Specialist Reserve Public Affairs Officer Wing Commander Peter Overton on the steps of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Wing Commander Peter Overton wears many hats

25/02/202125/02/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4106 Views 0 Comments

Reservist Wing Commander Peter Overton’s love for storytelling and discovering more about people has allowed him to wear many hats

Simulator Pilot Instructor Ben Scorey, of Canadian Aviation Electronics, monitors and instructs Pilot Officer Alec Taylor in the Hawk 127 Simulator during a trial of eye tracking technology. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Eye/gaze tracking to improve pilot training

18/02/202126/02/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2671 Views 0 Comments

A unique eye and gaze tracking system, using technology developed by the Australian company ‘Seeing Machines’ was installed in No.

Able Seaman Cooper Blackwood is back on his feet after suffering a paralysing injury. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Hare.

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One step at a time after paralysing accident

18/02/202127/02/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2012 Views 0 Comments

An attitude of not dwelling on the past or sweating the small stuff has helped Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Cooper

Air Force personnel unload fire retardant from a C-130J Hercules at Busselton Margaret River Airport in Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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RAAF makes second WA fire-retardant delivery

08/02/202108/02/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2586 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force has made a second delivery of fire retardant to Western Australia to support firefighting efforts in the state.

Sir Angus Houston says he was part of a "team environment from top to bottom". Photo by Able Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Left the land to lead from the air

05/02/202110/02/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2006 Views 0 Comments

Working as a share farmer in the middle of a drought is as good a reason as any to look

Island of Galoa locals in front of the Galoa Island Primary School repaired by Republic of Fiji Military Forces and ADF personnel from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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Spirit of giving put into action in Fiji

29/01/202129/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 4137 Views 0 Comments

The ADF put the Christmas spirit of giving into action when 618 personnel headed to Fiji on December 24 to lend

A formation of four F/A-18A/B Hornets over the lighthouse at Nobbys Beach in Newcastle. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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Hornets farewelled at Williamtown

26/01/202126/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2052 Views 0 Comments

An eight-ship formation of F/A-18A/B Hornets filled the Williamtown skyline in a fitting farewell to the aircraft as it was

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford is an air surveillance operator at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Taking experience into the volunteering sphere

23/01/202123/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2058 Views 0 Comments

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford always had a desire to fly while growing up in Queensland and her formative work years

Captain Jess Law in the warehouse of the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.

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Meeting law of supply and demand on operation

23/01/202124/01/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1783 Views 0 Comments

Captain Jess Law is keeping ADF personnel in the Middle East well supplied on Operation Accordion as the operations officer for