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RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 75 Squadron transit to Sam Ratulangi Air Force Base, Manado, during Exercise Elang Ausindo 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.

Air-combat first with Indonesia

22/09/202328/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2906 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elang Ausindo, F-35A Lightning II, Indonesia, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal, TNI-AU

Set in the tropical jungle of North Sulawesi in Indonesia, Exercise Elang Ausindo kicked off on September 18 between 75

Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle aircraft during Exercise Bushido Guardian 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Exercise Bushido Guardian

22/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2546 Views 1 Comment Exercise Bushido Guardian, F-35B Lightning II, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, No. 75 Squadron

Australian and Japanese aviators forged strong partnerships and lifelong lessons during the two-week Exercise Bushido Guardian in Japan. CAPTION: Royal

ADF candidates participating in the 4 Squadron Combat Control Suitability Screening do a 3.2km run in the rain as part of the Special Forces entry test. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Taking a test of toughness

19/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2838 Views 0 Comments No. 4 Squadron

For one challenging week in August, a select group of ADF members came together as candidates in Combat Control Suitability

An F-35A Lightning II from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron during sunset at RAAF Base Tindal. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Historic Australian first for Japan’s F-35As

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2723 Views 1 Comment Chief of Air Force, F-35A Lightning II, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Japan-Australia Reciprocal Access Agreement, No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

A warm Northern Territory welcome greeted the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) on the first international deployment of its F-35A

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment hits the shore during a combined amphibious assault activity on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Tanks for combined-arms exercise in Philippines

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3365 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, Philippines, US Marines

For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States

The Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team, the Roulettes, fly past crowds at the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Aerobatics wow crowds at Pacific Airshow

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2067 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, PC-21, RAAF Amberley, Roulettes

From the extreme roar of jet engines to the gentle purr of pistons, military and civilian aircraft criss-crossed the sky

RAAF loadmasters Flight Sergeant Andrew Coates (left) and Sergeant Daniel Saunders, along with local news reporters, enjoys the views of the Port Vila coastline from the ramp of the C-27J Spartan aircraft during a maritime surveillance flight out of Port Vila, Vanuatu. Story buy Lieutenant Nic Hawkins. Photos by Sergeant David Cotton.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Maintaining fisheries patrols in Vanuatu

30/08/202331/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2323 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Solania, Vanuatu

RAAF’s 35 Squadron is frequently deployed for extended periods across the Indo-Pacific due to the endurance of its C-27J Spartan

A Royal Australian Navy aviation support sailor marshals a United States Army MH-47G Chinook after it landed on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance Action. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

A hosting first for HMAS Adelaide

25/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2347 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, US Army

A US Army special operations Chinook, from the ‘Night Stalkers’ regiment, conducted deck landings on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2107 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

An Australian Army soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment after a combined arms live-fire serial on Exercise Brolga Sprint 23 at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Videos

US forces join diggers on Brolga Sprint

16/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2415 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 4th Regiment, Exercise Brolga Spirit, US Army

United States Army units were invited to join Australia’s 3rd Brigade on its annual culminating live-fire activity at Townsville Field

Royal Australian Air Force and US Air Force refuelling specialists discuss the refuel of a KC-135 following its arrival at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Mobility Guardian. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo bySergeant Pete Gammie.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Two air forces cooperate on Ex Mobility Guardian

08/08/202309/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2230 Views 0 Comments Exercise Mobility Guardian, No. 13 Squadron, RAAF Darwin, USAF

Cohesive integration with partner forces is an essential ingredient for success on international exercises, as proven by 13 Squadron at

Editor's Vlog Videos

Laying a floating floor

04/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1824 Views 1 Comment Make-n-Do

In this video, I’m laying a plastic-laminate, wood-look floating floor. But, as always, don’t come looking around here if it’s

An Australian Army Football Northern Territory team member gives a soccer ball to a child from the Santa Teresinha school in Liquiçá, Timor-Leste, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.

ADF People Videos

Walking, talking and sharing in Timor-Leste

04/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2830 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport

During the Timor-Leste stint of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), from July 25-28, Defence personnel took part in a gender peace and

An Australian Army cadet climbs the cargo net during the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge 2023 at Kokoda Barracks in Canungra, South Queensland. Story by Stacey Doyle. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

CONTACT Cadets News Videos

Cadets test physical and mental strength

28/07/202301/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4013 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Canungra, Kokoda Barracks

Ninety Australian Army cadets and 10 Australian Air Force cadets from across Australia gathered at Kokoda Barracks, Canungra, to participate

A 500lb Mark 12 bomb is detonated inside a Hesco bunker in Nauru. Photo by Sergeant McAneney.

Australian Army News Pacific Videos

Aussies blow WWII bomb in Nauru

27/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2806 Views 0 Comments Nauru, Operation Render Safe, UXO

Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians have successfully detonated a WWII 500lb Mark 12 bomb in Nauru. CAPTION: A

Hanwha Redback, chosen as The Australian Army's new infantry fighting vehicle. Image supplied.

Australian Army News Sir Jeffrey Armiger Videos

LAND400: Gold-medal govt PR/BS = big loss for Army

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4452 Views 10 Comments Project LAND 400 Phase 3

The Albanese Government announced today that it had decided which company would supply the Australian Army’s new infantry fighting vehicle.

A Redback infantry fighting vehicle on display in Canberra. Army will take delivery of 129 of the vehicles, to be built in Geelong. Photo by Andrew Green.

Australian Army News Science & Technology Sovereign industry Videos

Redback to bring Army some sting

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4623 Views 9 Comments LAND 400 Phase 3, M113, Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

THE Army will receive 129 new infantry fighting vehicles in response to Australia’s changing strategic environment. CAPTION: A Redback infantry fighting

Commanding Officer HMPNGS Cape Gloucester Lieutenant Bryan Pohai, left, reunites with old friend, ADV Reliant Naval Liaison Officer Lieutenant Commander Brenton-James Glover, alongside at Manus Island. Story. by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

ADF People Videos

Old friends reunite in PNG

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1726 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Manus Island, Papua New Guinea

The intertwining careers of two naval officers from neighbouring countries demonstrates the value of enduring relationships and friendship. CAPTION: Commanding