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Navy officer Captain Dave Tietzel, the Exercise Director for Exercise Kakadu 2024, addresses the media during a media doorstop at HMAS Coonawarra, NT. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Aiesha White-Kratz.

Exercise Kakadu sets sail with global participation

13/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 305 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Coonawarra

The Royal Australian Navy’s flagship maritime exercise has commenced in Darwin drawing nearly 3000 personnel from 30 nations. CAPTION: Navy officer

Group Captain Gary Sadler, Warrant Officer Jason Pyke, Group Captain Kylie Green, Warrant Officer Korey McGregor and Wing Commander Fiona Pearce following the 17 Squadron handover/takeover ceremony. Story by Scott Jenner.

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Structured to fight

13/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 274 Views 0 Comments Combat Support Group (CSG), Defence Strategic Review, National Defence Strategy (NDS), No. 95 Wing, No. 96 Wing

Combat Support Group is undertaking a major reorganisation of 95 and 96 Wings to enable them to be more agile

The Edge 130-B unmanned aerial system. Story by Captain Tim Klingner. Photos by Captain Byron Senysyn.

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Drone pilots in Tassie flying high

13/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 300 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Edge 130-B Drone

Troops in Tasmania are taking their unmanned aerial system skills to new heights, as the exciting Edge 130-B drone lands

Corporal Jess Aitken of 1 Combat Communications Squadron sets up vital ICT infrastructure during Exercise Red Flag Alaska, ensuring secure communications for Air Force. Story by Flight Lieutenant Glen Paul. Photo by Corporal Hayden Young.

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Giving the ICT green light during Red Flag

13/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 328 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag, no. 1 Combat Communication Squadron

Corporal Jess Aitken, of 1 Combat Communications Squadron, swapped sunny skies for icy terrain when she travelled from her hometown

Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes, left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide.

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Defence buys atomic clocks for $2.7million

13/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 254 Views 0 Comments QuantX Labs

The Australian government is acquiring quantum optical atomic clocks from Adelaide-based QuantX Labs to deliver position navigation and timing (PNT)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Photo by Jay Cronan, digitally altered by CONTACT.

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Defence Minister Marles’ updates on Brereton Report

12/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 231 Views 0 Comments

Statements by Minister for Defence Richard Marles… FILE PHOTO: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles. Photo by

A British soldier from 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and soldiers from the 1st Aviation Regiment, Australian Army Aviation Command, observed as a AH-64E attack helicopter taxis down the pan during their learning experience at Wattisham Flying Station. Story by Major Lily Charles. Photos by Photos: Corporal Aaron J Stone.

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British give Aussies a head start on Apache

12/09/202414/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 272 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, AH-64E Apache, ARH Tiger, Aviation Command, British Armed Forces

Australian maintenance personnel are getting their hands on Army’s future attack helicopter, the AH-64E Apache, more than a year before

Major General David Thomae addresses the crowd during the opening of the new Gordon VC multi-user depot at Chindera, NSW. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photo by Private Peter Mosley.

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A boost for operational readiness

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 219 Views 0 Comments 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, Gordon VC multi-user depot, Victoria Cross

Soldiers in northern NSW now boast a new state-of-the-art home at Chinderah. CAPTION: Major General David Thomae addresses the crowd

Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron, takes off from Port Moresby International Airport, Papua New Guinea, during Operation Island Chief 2024. Story by Captain Peter Nugent. Photos by Corporal Emma Schwenke.

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On watch for illegal fishing

12/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 252 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Island Chief, Operation Solania, PNGDF

As the C-27J Spartan soared skyward from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with fully laden fuel tanks, ahead awaited hours

HMAS Sydney conducts Officer of the Watch manoeuvres during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Sydney policing North Korea sanctions

11/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 259 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney, has commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce

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BAE Systems unveils new autonomous fighting vehicle

11/09/202411/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 606 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems

BAE Systems Australia unveiled a new uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) today at Land Forces expo, which they say could give

Australian Army News

ADF orders new MOHOC3 camera

11/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 294 Views 0 Comments MOHOC

MOHOC Inc – creator of tactical helmet cameras – announced that they have completed design, development and delivery of initial

Australian sappers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment and the School of Armour learn maintenance and operation of the armoured breaching vehicle during the Combat Engineer Heavy Track Course in Missouri. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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New vehicles a game-changer for sappers

11/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 304 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Abrams, School of Armour

Combat engineers at 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment (3CER) will soon welcome a fleet of combat engineering vehicles, based on the

Navies from Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Japan conduct a formation foxtrot during multinational task group activities. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Navies foxtrot in the Pacific Ocean

11/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 362 Views 0 Comments French Navy, German Navy, HMAS Sydney, Italian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney recently joined a multinational task group to conduct cooperative activities in the Pacific Ocean. CAPTION: Navies from Australia,

DroneShield, awarded $800,000 in funding, is gaining attention for its cutting-edge products and battlefield applications. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Battle-ready innovation

11/09/202411/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 276 Views 0 Comments Army Innovation Day, drones

Conventional wars frequently spur rapid technological innovation. The conflict in Ukraine has shown the impact small, inexpensive and easily manufactured