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Major Eun-Ho Yang from the Republic of Korea Air Force aerobatic team The Black Eagles sits in a Pilatus PC-21 from the Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team The Roulettes while Flight Lieutenant Ben Hepworth shows him the cockpit after a Friendship flight as part of the Australian International Air Show 2023. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Roulettes and Black Eagles display friendship and airmanship at Avalon

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4191 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Republic of Korea Air Force, Roulettes

In an historic moment, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) aerobatic team the Black Eagles and the Royal Australian

Leading Seaman Avation Support Alyssa Clark marshalls a US Army AH-64E Apache on the deck of HMAS Canberra while the ship is alongside at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story and photos by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

AH-64E Apache visits HMAS Canberra in Sydney

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3093 Views 0 Comments AH-64 Apache, Avalon Airshow, Aviation Command, Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra

A visiting US Army AH-64E Apache stopped by to say “howdy” to HMAS Canberra in Sydney last week, taking the opportunity

Ukrainian recruits gather to commemorate the year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at a urban training facility in the United Kingdom. Image has been altered for security purposes. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

ADF News UK Videos

First Aussie-trained Ukrainians graduate

26/02/202326/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2662 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, almost 200 Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits marched out

Army soldiers defend against role players as part of a readiness protection course. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News Videos

Soldiers train to deal with protesters

17/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4623 Views 6 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, 3rd Battalion RAR

Soldiers with shields, unruly role players and snapping canines were all that was needed to run a population protection control

Model of the statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel that is set to be installed at the Australian War Memorial later this year. Supplied by Australian War Memorial.

News Veterans Videos

Vivian Bullwinkel statue design unveiled

16/02/202314/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4105 Views 3 Comments

To mark the 81st anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and the massacre of 21 nurses at

An American HIMARS in action. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.

Australian Army News USA Videos

HIMARS means Army will grow by one new artillery regiment

15/02/202315/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 20705 Views 17 Comments HIMARS, Royal Australian Artillery

For the first time in its history, the Army will have the ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of

Ukrainian trainees conduct captured personnel handing and searching during Operation Kudu. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Corporal Jonathon Goedhart.

Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Diggers teach Ukrainian recruits skills to survive

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3232 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Kudu, Ukraine, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)

In a section of woodlands in southern England, a platoon of Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) recruits are developing survivability skills

Outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Andrew Pepper exchanges the 'weight of command' of DDG39 to new Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

First female to command an Australian destroyer

13/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4481 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

Commander Tina Brown has become the first female officer to heft the ‘weight of command’ on an Australian destroyer. CAPTION:

Members of Air Force’s 77 Squadron work to remove flood damaged items from affected properties in Fitzroy Crossing. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Flood workers’ positivity a big plus for community

10/02/202311/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2525 Views 0 Comments CH-47F Chinook, No. 77 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, RAAF Williamtown

Royal Australian Air Force personnel who have been helping with flood recovery efforts in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes has been working with Indigenous communities in the Kimberley Region. Story by Flight Lieutenant Tremaine Dukes. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

ADF People Videos

My role in ADF response to WA floods

10/02/202319/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2834 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Indigenous, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes tells the story of her role in the ADF’s

Traditional owners from the Fitzroy Valley region visit the Air Force mobile air operations team at Fitzroy Crossing airport. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. All photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Flood devastated community praises Defence support

03/02/202309/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2959 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 77 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

A small group of Fitzroy Crossing residents evacuated to Broome for their safety returned to their homes for the first

Navy Clearance Diving Team One and NSW Maritime Police conduct diving operations to recover unexploded ordnance off the South Coast of NSW. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

News Police Royal Australian Navy Videos

Clearance divers remove 500lb bomb from Jervis Bay

03/02/202308/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4150 Views 1 Comment HMAS Creswell, Navy Clearance Diving Team One, UXO

Navy clearance divers have protected a marine park in the Jervis Bay area after removing and disposing of unexploded ordnance

Curator and AWM Navy Fellow Commander Andrew Schroder stands in front of one of HMAS Brisbane’s 5-inch gun mounts as depicted in the online exhibition. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

History News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Online exhibition tugs at the heartstrings

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2189 Views 0 Comments AWM, HMAS Pirie

Never-before-seen footage of stranded asylum seekers being rescued amid storm-driven surf is just one of the items on display in

Jack Andrews, Station Manager at Yeeda Station, shelters from the dust as an MRH-90 Taipan delivers animal feed. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire.

Australian Army News Videos

Army airlift for hungry cattle

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2865 Views 1 Comment 5th Aviation Regiment, Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

What was a river became a 50km wide stretch of water threatening the lives of thousands of cattle in the

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, on parade during the Australia Day flag raising ceremony at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

ADF participation in Townsville’s Australia Day celebrations

27/01/202327/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3436 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 4th Regiment, Australia Day

Guns blasted from the hilltops, flags flew, soldiers marched, the band played and guests were welcomed with a warm respect

Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in action during the 21-gun salute as part of the Australia Day celebrations at Bradfield Park, Sydney. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Splash of Red (Beret) and guns in Sydney’s Australia Day

27/01/202327/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3253 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ADF Red Berets, Australia Day, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Roulettes

The Australian Defence Force put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. CAPTION: Gunners from the 9th

Members of C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment, unload groceries off an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter for the Yungngora people returning to their homes in Noonkanbah. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dean Squire. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

Australian Army News Videos

Army choppers take evacuated residents home

27/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2279 Views 1 Comment CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Two weeks after being evacuated from rising flood waters, residents of Noonkanbah in Western Australia were returned to their homes

Army CH-47 Chinooks arrive in Broome to assist the Western Australian Government in supporting the ongoing flood emergency in the Kimberley region. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Choppers drop in to boost flood support

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2182 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

Three Army MRH-90 Taipan and two CH-47 Chinook helicopters have landed in Broome, Western Australia, to support the ongoing flood

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster prepares to airdrop construction and camp equipment and stores to Bunger Hills, Antarctica, as part of Operation Southern Discovery. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by David Knoff.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Army and RAAF team up for special Antarctic air drop

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3207 Views 0 Comments Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, C-17A Globemaster III, No. 36 Squadron

Ending 2022 on a high, 18 soldiers from Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron learnt new skills to further enable the

Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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

Christmas – business as usual for those on duty

23/12/202206/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3838 Views 0 Comments

More than 450 Australian Defence Force personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of