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Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Regina, Royal New Zealand Navy Polar-class auxiliary ship HMNZS Aotearoa and Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class destroyer HMAS Sydney conduct a dual replenishment at sea during the sea during RIMPAC 2026 off the coast of Hawaii. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

Friends sail together at RIMPAC*

24/07/202624/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 112 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney rendezvoused with good friends and partner nations during the sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in the

The flying launch and recovery system (FLARES) carries an Integrator UAV to launch altitude during a vertical-take-off-and-landing (VTOL) capability display at Jervis Bay Airfield. Photo by Leading Seaman Danyellah Hill.

News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

New long-range drone takes off for Navy

23/07/202623/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 382 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy’s 822X Squadron has flown the A-61 Integrator tactical uncrewed aerial system for the first time, marking a

An Australian AH-64E Apache from 1st Aviation Regiment conducts gunnery activities during Exercise Possum Guns at Townsville Field Training Area. Photo by Sergeant Samuel Miller.

Australian Army News

Apache live-fire on Possum Guns

21/07/202622/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 228 Views 0 Comments AH-64E Apache

An AH-64E Apache flew over the trees at Townsville Field Training Area, scanning for its target. CAPTION: An Australian AH-64E

ADF News

Survey shines light on Australia’s view of ADF

20/07/202620/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 283 Views 1 Comment

The UNSW Canberra War Studies Research Group has recently completed a survey of attitudes towards the Australian Defence Force. Led by Dr Richard Dunley and Dr Nicole

Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers from HMAS Yarra and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department personnel dive to the wreck of the Kinugawa Maru near Honiara, Solomon Islands, during Operation Render Safe. Photographer unknown.

News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy

Diving for lethal treasure

19/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 290 Views 0 Comments Operation Render Safe

ADF and Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) experts discovered more than 11 tonnes of World

New Zealand Army Reserve soldiers embark an a Royal New Zealand Air Force NH-90 as they deploy on exercise. NZDF photo supplied.

Australian Army New Zealand News Overseas

New Zealand hosts ANZAC reserves exercise

18/07/202618/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 456 Views 0 Comments

Nearly 500 New Zealand Army and Australian Army Reserve personnel will gather in Gore this week for 10 days of

A Republic of Korea Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Darwin to take part in Exercise Pitch Black. Story by Flight Lieutenant Holly Ryan. Photo by Corporal Maddie Butcher.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Touchdowns continue in Darwin

17/07/202617/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 407 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black

Top End skies are busy this week as International Air Forces arrive in the Northern Territory for Exercise Pitch Black,

The new Bushmaster 5.6 Mulga utility model on show at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. Story by John Noble. Photos by Team Defence Australia..

Australian Army News Overseas

New Bushmaster on display at Paris tradeshow

17/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 649 Views 1 Comment

The Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle remains one of Australia’s strongest Defence exports with continuing international interest in its capability. CAPTION:

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Oscar Borton, a tactical coordinator from 11 Squadron, conducts a pre-flight check on a P-8A Poseidon prior to a mission during Exercise Rim of the Pacific at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force

11 and 12 Squadrons demonstrate teamwork at RIMPAC

17/07/202619/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 427 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, No. 12 Squadron, No. 92 Wing, RAAF Edinburgh, RIMPAC

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Aviators from 92 Wing have demonstrated that teamwork is the key when bringing their main

David Humphry receives his Veteran Defence Common Access Card from Squadron Leader Lancelot Monteiro, alongside Flying Officer Reece Jansen, left, and Warrant Officer Wayne Wilson, right.

ADF People News Veterans

Two-year base pass for retiring service members

17/07/202617/07/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 586 Views 0 Comments

Veterans transitioning to civilian life are now able to continue accessing Defence bases for up to two years under a

A Philippine Air Force FA-50PH Golden Eagle aircraft in flight at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black. Story by Flying Officer Leonie Midgley. Photos by Corporal Maddy Butcher.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

First arrivals for Ex Pitch Black

16/07/202617/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 475 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Darwin, RAAF Tindal

The sunset touchdown of four Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH Golden Eagles signalled the first arrival of fighter jets for

Commander Submarine Force Commodore Daniel Sutherland and Commodore Flotillas Commodore Simon Howard open the new submarine bridge simulator during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre, HMAS Stirling. Story by Lieutenant Joshua Sewell. Photo by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

News Royal Australian Navy

New simulator boosts submarine readiness

15/07/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 489 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, simulation facility, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

The Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) at HMAS Stirling has officially opened a new submarine bridge simulator, enhancing the way submariners