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Connor Levinge is following in his father’s footsteps, Chief Petty Officer Carl Levinge, by also joining the Royal Australian Navy. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

A Navy Week to remember

13/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2358 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Navy Week

This year’s Navy Week was a memorable one for 24-year-old Connor Levinge from Mango Hill in Brisbane. CAPTION: Connor Levinge is

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a clearance before a live-fire activity at Tully training area in Queensland. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Trooper Dana Millington.

Australian Army News Videos

1RAR learn a lot in the jungle

28/02/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3144 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, were led through a week of jungle warfare training at Tully, Queensland, in

Bravo Zulu - Navy Jack Speak for well done.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy Videos

Learn Naval Slang (Jack-Speak)

09/02/202418/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3318 Views 0 Comments

A series of short video clips highlighting what Navy personnel might understand their own slang to mean. CAPTION: Bravo Zulu –

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have successfully demonstrated the integration of advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) to test the resilience of autonomous assets in a contested environment. Conducted in South Australia in late 2023, the Trusted Operation of Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE) trial combined Australian, UK and US innovation and technology to test leading-edge AI in uncrewed robotic vehicles. TORVICE tested the ability of autonomous vehicles to complete their missions and preserve network connectivity in a contested environment. In December 2023, AUKUS Defence ministers announced that resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technologies would be integrated into national programs in 2024. The TORVICE trial takes us a step closer to adopting these technologies in the land domain. The trial comprised UK and US robotic ground vehicles to represent autonomous multi-domain launchers and uncrewed ground vehicles, tasked to conduct long-range precision fires and other associated missions. The vehicles carried no weapons during the trial. Australian scientists subjected the vehicles to attacks from electronic warfare, electro optical laser, and position, navigation and timing systems to test resilience. Guy Powell, Principal Adviser, Land Autonomy, UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, said networked autonomy would be critical to future warfighting. “Robotic and autonomous systems have the potential to transform the battlefield providing a force multiplier while reducing risk to warfighters,” he said. “TORVICE allows us to understand robotic autonomous systems' operation in a contested environment and increase resilience of these systems. Working across three nations will accelerate development of robust capable systems.” Shane Canney, Chief Land and Integrated Force, Defence Science and Technology Group,saidinteroperability with AUKUS partners on land, at sea, in the air and in cyber space would support the ADF to maintain its strategic military edge. “Understanding how robotic vehicles react in contested environments accelerates our collective know-how and helps improve the system to overcome such attacks,” Dr Canney said. “Transitioning trusted robotic capabilities into the hands of our warfighters safely and ethically is a priority.” Kimberly Sablon, Principal Director for Trusted Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, US Department of Defense, said TORVICE built uponthe first AUKUS artificial intelligence and autonomy trial held in the UK. “The TORVICE project builds upon the work the AUKUS partners demonstrated in Salisbury in April [2023],” Dr Sablon said. “During this exercise, we performed rigorous red teaming of our autonomous and AI systems to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities and to improve their resilience in contested and complex environments.” Through AUKUS, Australia, the UK, and the US are collaborating to accelerate collective understanding of AI and autonomy technologies, and how to rapidly field robust, trustworthy AI and autonomy in complex operations. Australia, the UK and the US continue to uphold the values of safe and responsible use of AI.

Australian Army News Videos

AUKUS trials artificial intelligence in robotic vehicles

08/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3175 Views 1 Comment Artificial Intelligence (AI), AUKUS, Robotic Vehicles in a Contested Environment (TORVICE)

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have successfully demonstrated the integration of advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI)

Members of the Australian Army Cadets prepare to race tiny drones during the Army Cadet Drone Racing camp at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Cadet Sergeant Joshua Parcell.

ADF People Australian Army Videos

Cadets put drone skills to the test

01/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3475 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, Army Cadets, Army Drone Racing Team, Gallipoli Barracks

Cadets from across the country learnt how to pilot small drones reaching speeds of up to 200km/h at the Australian

An Armed Forces of Ukraine recruit scans for enemy during trench defence training, as part of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Australian Army News UK Videos

More Aussie soldiers deploy for Ukraine training

07/01/202412/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9350 Views 9 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

South Australian-based soldiers from the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, will depart Australia tomorrow to train Ukrainian recruits in the

Personnel from 2 Squadron operate an aircraft de-icing machine to remove ice and snow from an E-7A Wedgetail during Operation Kudu in Germany. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Europe News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF Wedgetail at work on Ukraine-support mission

20/12/202320/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4679 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., No. 2 Squadron, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

Night has fallen at Ramstein Air Base in southern Germany, and the temperature plummets towards freezing, but the cold weather

A 500lb unexploded ordnance after detonation during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

ADF People Australian Army Videos

Risky business just another day at the office

20/12/202320/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3460 Views 0 Comments Nauru, Operation Render Safe, UXO

It might have been a relatively simple task for Sergeant David Bailey, but rendering safe a 500lb bomb amidst vital

View from a United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III cockpit of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A about to conduct an assault landing at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Global Dexterity 23-2. Photo by Senior Airman Mackenzie Cooper.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

International heavy lifters exercise down under

05/12/202311/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3668 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Exercise Global Dexterity, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, RAF, US Air Force

Exercise Global Dexterity has brought together C-17A Globemaster aircraft from the US, UK and Australia for a series of air

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment disembark a CH-47 Chinook during Exercise Green Blaze at Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph . Photo by Trooper Dana Millington.

Australian Army News Videos

New recruits get taste of the real thing

01/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3326 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, Exercise Green Blaze

With matted hair and sweat-drenched uniforms, some of 1RAR’s newest soldiers were put through their paces during Exercise Green Blaze

A RAAF Boeing P-8 Poseidon (left) taxis past two E-7A Wedgetails at RAAF Base Williamtown in readiness for the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Newcastle Williamtown Air Show inspires

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3548 Views 0 Comments Air Show, RAAF Williamtown

The latest and greatest in Defence capability thrilled almost 85,000 people on November 18 and 19 during the Newcastle Williamtown

Leading Seaman Kalani Brinkmeier (left) and Able Seaman Samuel Speakman from HMAS Toowoomba on the flight deck during flying operation as part of Operation Argos. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Toowoomba supports North Korea sanctions – sailors hurt

21/11/202321/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3122 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, Regional Presence Deployment, united Nations Security Council

The crew of HMAS Toowoomba have supported United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea during a regional presence deployment.

HMAS Toowoomba personnel stand at ease at the forecastle as the ship arrives at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, for Exercise Haedoli Wallaby. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy Videos

Dolphins and wallabies unite in South Korea

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3327 Views 0 Comments Exercise Haedoli Wallaby, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon, Republic of Korea Navy

In waters near Ulsan, naval and air assets from Australia and South Korea combined to test maritime warfare skills and build

Australian soldier Craftsman Bradley Scheef and members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) maintain a police vehicle in preparation for the Pacific Games. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Videos

Greasing the wheels for the Pacific Games

10/11/202310/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2797 Views 0 Comments Pacific Games, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF)

Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) and Australian Army mechanics worked side by side in Honiara workshops as they prepared

NORFORCE patrolman Corporal Frank Marrar, left, and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Ranger Dylan Cooper act as spotters for the Wasp AE small unmanned aerial system during a patrol of West Arnhem Land as part of Operation Resolute Rotation 5. Story and photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Videos

Remaining vigilant in the Top End

08/11/202308/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3251 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, NORFORCE, Operation Resolute, PD-100 Black Hornet Nano UAV, WASP AE

Soldiers attached to Joint Task Force 639 have been in the Top End recently, patrolling some of Australia’s most inaccessible

Lieutenant Grace Neuhaus gives the thumbs up following a successful landing during the course in Adelaide. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News Videos

Jumping out of their comfort zone

31/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2872 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment

1 Armoured Regiment has pushed resilience training to extreme heights during the accelerated freefall course at the Adelaide Skydiving Centre.

Master Corporal James Gendron, from the Canadian Armed Forces, was gifted Hoppy the koala by the Australian Army in 2009, as a thank you for piping at a ramp ceremony for serviceman Andrew Hopkins following his death in Afghanistan. Story by Belinda Barker. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing History Lest We Forget Veterans Videos

Fallen Australian inspires Team Canada

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3773 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion RAR, Afghanistan, Invictus Games

Corporal Mathew Ricky Andrew Hopkins of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009

Brigadier David McCammon, right, officially opens renovated classrooms with Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) representatives during Exercise Puk Puk, Manus Island, PNG. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Asia Australian Army News Pacific Videos

Infrastructure and lifelong friendships built

25/10/202325/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3037 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Exercise Puk Puk, Papua New Guinea, PNGDF

Exercise Puk Puk concluded with the Manus Island community hosting celebrations after a job well done. CAPTION: Brigadier David McCammon, right,

Australian Army personnel meet Bruno, a military working dog, on Exercise Bersama Lima, Kuantan, Malaysia. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

Asia Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Lessons from the jungle book of experience

17/10/202317/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3076 Views 0 Comments Bersama Lima, British Armed Forces, Five Power Defence Arrangements, Malaysian Armed Forces, New Zealand Army, Singapore Armed Forces

Australian soldiers and personnel from the Five Power Defence Arrangement nations contended with 40-degree heat and 100 per cent humidity

A recruit from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Operation Kudu in the UK. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Aussies witness the will to win in Ukraine

10/10/202312/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3394 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

As storm clouds roll over a training area in the south of England, new recruits wind their way through the