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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 3043 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

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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.
Asia Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3431 Views 1 Comment 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

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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 3178 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

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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 3271 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

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Editor's Vlog Videos 

Laying a floating floor

04/08/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2563 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

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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 3241 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

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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 4885 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

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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 3785 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

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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 5847 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.

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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 5383 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

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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 2185 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

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An Australian kangaroo gifted to the USS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Star-spangled kangaroo to adorn USS Canberra

26/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4618 Views 3 Comments HMAS Kuttabul, US Navy, USS Canberra

At the commissioning ceremony for USS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) presented the ship with a unique gift –

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Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
Japan News Royal Australian Navy Talisman Sabre Videos 

Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

25/07/202325/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3180 Views 0 Comments Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, HMAS Canberra, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has conducted a live fire demonstration of a Type 12

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Crewmembers of the United States Navy's USS Canberra bring the ship to life during the ship’s commissioning ceremony in Sydney, Australia. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram.
News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney

22/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4392 Views 4 Comments HMAS Canberra, USS Canberra

United States Navy ship USS Canberra was commissioned in Sydney today, becoming the first US Navy vessel to be commissioned

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Sri Lanka Navy Divers and Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers conduct interoperability exercises at the Sri Lanka Naval Base. Photo by Lieutenant Joe Woods.
Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

An underwater cultural exchange Part II – The video.

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2443 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diving Team 4, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Sri Lankan Defence Force

This video clip supports the previously posted story “An underwater cultural exchange”, originally posted here  20 July 2023. CAPTION: Sri

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HMAS Canberra guides USS Canberra through Sydney Heads. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.
News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

Two ships called Canberra bond in Sydney

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2953 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), US Navy, WWII

USS Canberra personnel welcomed the company of their sister ship, HMAS Canberra, on board for a tour while the ship

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An Australian Army soldier from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment, assists in filling Hesco barriers for protective works during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Story by Captain Karam Louli . Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.
Australian Army News Pacific Videos 

Aussie EOD techs deal with UXO in Nauru

19/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3262 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, EOD, Operation Render Safe, UXO, WWII

A team of Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists are working with authorities in Nauru to render safe an

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The three Air Force members who participated in the race. Story by Corporal John Blenkin. Photo by 1 Shot Media.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Videos 

Till the wheels come off

14/07/202314/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1802 Views 1 Comment ADF Sport, Finke Desert Race

When three Air Force members took on one of the world’s most difficult off-road races last month, they got more

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Army Corporal Nathan Jones, part of the Joint Explosives Ordnance Support explosive ordnance disposal team, places a charge during Exercise Nepean Harvest 23 at Marrangaroo Military Training Area. Story by Captain Thomas Kaye. Photo by Sergeant Brodie Cross.
Australian Army News Videos 

Ammunition technicians get a blast out of training

11/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2695 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade

Ammunition technicians put theory into practice when they dealt with a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device on a recent exercise. CAPTION: Army

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Australian Army riflemen from Battle Group Heeler deliver ammunition in a simulated urban assault during Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Major Roger Brennan. All photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News Videos 

Souther Jackaroo tests forces ahead of Talisman Sabre

07/07/202314/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3246 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 7th Brigade, Diamond Strike, Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Exercise Talisman Sabre, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), MRF-D, Townsville Field Training Area, USMC

As dawn broke across the Townsville Field Training Area, marines from the US Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) heard

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