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Course members take part in a simulated activity during Exercise Blue Flag at the Majura Training Area, Canberra. Story and photos by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
ADF News 

ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 444 Views 0 Comments Exercise Blue Flag

The Australian Defence Force is demonstrating its commitment to preparing personnel for complex missions through the United Nations Military Observer

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Lieutenant Commander Travis Robinson while deployed on Operation Paladin. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jonathan White.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Middle East News 

Bravery on the battlefield and beyond

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 371 Views 0 Comments improvised explosive device (IED), Operation Paladin, United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO)

“Lima, this is Victor … CAPTION: Lieutenant Commander Travis Robinson while deployed on Operation Paladin. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jonathan

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Defence personnel conduct a climb during the rock phase of Rock and Ice at Mt Arapiles. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Lieutenant Sebastian Ashton.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Military Fitness News 

Between a rocky and an icy place

14/10/202514/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 321 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Rock and Ice

When Midshipman Stephanie Hudson fell during her first rock-climbing trip, she didn’t think much of it – she just got

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Self-image of Defence Science and Technology Group's nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, using its secondary system – the Manoeuvrable Antenna and Terrestrial Imaging System. Story by Emma Thompson.
ADF Cyber News Science & Technology Space Division 

Satellite’s progress is out of this world

08/10/202508/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments Cubesats, DSTG

It’s been six months since the Buccaneer Main Mission satellite was launched into low-Earth orbit and the team at Defence

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Australian Army Chaplain Cesar Lopez gifts a priest with some Holy Bibles at a Local Parish Church at Comoro in Dili, Timor, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.
ADF Asia News 

Faith the language of hope in Timor-Leste

25/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2736 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Timor-Leste, Timor-Leste Defence Force

Timor-Leste is a nation born through the flames of conflict, sacrifice and adversity. CAPTION: Australian Army Chaplain Cesar Lopez gifts

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ADF News Veterans 

One year since suicide Royal Commission report

02/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1281 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

One year on since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed down its final report, the Returned &

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An Australian Army soldier instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel during a training serial as part of Op Kudu Rotation 10 in the United Kingdom. Photo by Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.
ADF Europe News Overseas 

10th Aussie rotation to Ukraine training mission

30/08/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6201 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukraine

Deploying the 10th rotation of Australian personnel on Operation Kudu marked three years of continuous support to the Armed Forces

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Australian soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers participate in an amphibious landing and assault near San Vicente, the Philippines, during Exercise Alon 25. Photo by Corporal Adam Abela.
ADF News Overseas Pacific 

Aussie + Filipino troops hit the beach

30/08/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4664 Views 0 Comments

The thump and smoke from simulated naval gunfire heralded the start of the amphibious assault. CAPTION: Australian soldiers from the

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Australian Operational Service Medal – Indo-Pacific on display during an award ceremony at the Navy Capability Centre – Henderson, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.
ADF News Pacific 

New medal for Indo-Pacific service

18/07/202518/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4605 Views 1 Comment

Approximately 150 personnel of ship’s company of HMAS Stuart are among the first in the nation to receive the Australian

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A Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Chū-SAM Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system fires during a combined joint live-fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
ADF News 

Ex Talisman Sabre 2025 officially launched

14/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3084 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially commenced today following an opening ceremony on board HMAS Adelaide.

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155mm rounds in the field. (Cropped) photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.
ADF News 

Defence cancels 155mm forging commitment

29/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6881 Views 8 Comments

In a positively-spun statement headlined “Defence’s commitment to domestic manufacturing of large calibre munitions”, the Department of Defence has effectively

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Australian Army Soldiers board a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft in support of Operation Beech, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
ADF News 

Troops and aircraft deployed to Middle East

22/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 39105 Views 15 Comments Operation Beech

To support Australians seeking to leave the Middle East, Australian Defence Force personnel and aircraft have been deployed to the

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Head of Military Strategic Plans Major General Colin Karotam talks with defence industry professionals during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.
ADF ADF People News 

Military members honoured in King’s Birthday list

08/06/202515/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2288 Views 0 Comments

ADF personnel are recognised for a broad range of skills and contributions across three services in this year’s King’s Birthday

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ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Talil, Iraq, 2008. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
ADF News Veterans 

NSW to build memorial to contemporary veterans

18/04/202501/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3262 Views 0 Comments

New South Wales government has revealed the designs and location for a new war memorial dedicated to honouring the service

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Sergeant Matthew Watson and Sapper Daniel Almer from 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron prepare an unexploded ordnance for disposal during Operation Render Safe 25-B Nauru. Photo by Sergeant Samuel Miller.
ADF News Pacific 

Sappers helping Nauru to be safe

11/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1266 Views 0 Comments Operation Render Safe

A team of ADF explosives experts worked with Government of Nauru authorities to dispose of two World War 2-era unexploded

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HMAS Sydney departs Darwin on Regional Presence Deployment 25-2. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.
ADF Asia News 

HMAS Sydney leads Aussie team on Bersama Shield 2025

11/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2961 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

HMAS Sydney is leading the Australian charge on Exercise Bersama Shield 2025 as part of Australia’s second regional presence deployment

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The Australian Defence Force has selected the F9 pistol as its newest sidearm. Its lightweight design and high-capacity magazine make it a top choice for military use. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.
ADF News 

ADF gets new pistol

04/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5109 Views 0 Comments

With the new F9 sidearm weapon system (F9 SWS) in hand, personnel have begun pulling the trigger on a new

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A RAAF F-35 Lightning II does a flypast during the Australian International Airshow at Avalon, Victoria. Photo by John Jennings.
ADF News Royal Australian Air Force 

Australian International Air Show 2025 wrapped up

01/04/202504/04/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3817 Views 2 Comments

Chief of Air Force has praised the support of Royal Australian Air Force personnel who contributed to a hugely successful

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Retired Australian Army combat assault dogs Aslan, left, and Manic, of the 2nd Commando Regiment, receive the inaugural Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
ADF ADF People Veterans 

Commando canines honoured for service

28/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3411 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award, aww, Dogs of Valour, Middle East Region, Military Working Dogs, Purple Popply Day, Service Dogs

A retired combat assault dog named Manic, who served with the 2nd Commando Regiment in Iraq, received a new award

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Major Liz Daly competes for the ball during the wheelchair rugby competition at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photo by WOFF Ricky Fuller.
ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Invictus Games 

Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links

18/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2094 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Wheelchair rugby and international relationships were the real winners on day six of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Major Liz

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