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Sales of Legacy bears support the annual national appeal to raise awareness and funds for the families of veterans who have given their life or health in service to our country. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Emma Taylor.

Annual fundraiser a big boost for Legacy

12/09/202512/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 166 Views 0 Comments Legacy Week, Vivian Bullwinkel

Across the country, sailors, soldiers and aviators took to the streets selling pin badges and bears to raise funds in

Comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann is awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal (Civilian) by Deputy Theatre Commander Major General Paul Kenny in recognition 20 years of support to deployed troops. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Combat comic ‘Lehmo’ honoured

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 173 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Forces Entertainment Tour, Iraq, Middle East

Comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann has been awarded the Australian Operational Service Medal (Civilian) in recognition of his two decades of

The crew of HMAS Ballarat hold a morning tea during their regional presence deployment to raise funds and awareness for R U OK? Day. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Jake Badior.

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HMAS Ballarat crew checks in on R U OK? Day

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 200 Views 0 Comments HMAS Ballarat, mental health, RUOK

The crew of HMAS Ballarat paused their busy regional presence deployment schedule to mark R U OK? Day at sea.

An Australian Army member from the Parachute Training School descend into Sir Hubert Murray Stadium from a PNG Defence Force aircraft during the Military Tattoo at Port Moresby. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Corporal Jack Pearce.

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Military Tattoo showcases unity for PNG50

12/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 159 Views 0 Comments PNG, PNGDF

Music, culture and fireworks lit up Sir Hubert Murray Stadium as Papua New Guinea hosted a Military Tattoo in the

Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy at at Fleet Base East in Sydney, inspect a Ghost Shark prototype before announcing the contract with Anduril Australia to acquire a new fleet of Australian designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles – known as Ghost Sharks – for the Royal Australian Navy. ADF photo by Kym Smith.

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Govt orders “dozens” of Oz-made Ghost Sharks

10/09/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 353 Views 0 Comments Anduril, Ghost Shark

The government is investing $1.7 billion to acquire a new fleet of Australian‑designed and built extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles –

Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez is the first Navy photographer awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross, acknowledging his dedication to capturing the stories of Australia's military personnel through imagery. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo supplied.

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From behind the lens and into the spotlight

09/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 855 Views 0 Comments

Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez is the first Navy photographer awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross, making him the most highly decorated

Australian Army personnel from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, join PNG Defence Force members in a ceremonial gun salute during the Fleet Review at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Corporal Jack Pearce.

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Fleet review, open day salute PNG independence

05/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, HMAS Childers, HMAS Choules, PNG

Thousands lined the waterfront at APEC Haus in Port Moresby this week as naval crews stood to attention and ships

Commanding Officer ADV Cape Peron Lieutenant Commander Harrison Ingham with Maclean brothers, left to right, Ewan, Lachlan and Jamie, in Cairns, Queensland. Story and photos by Lieutenant Jessica Craig.

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Navy welcomes fellow mariners to Australia

02/09/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1460 Views 0 Comments Australian Border Force, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

The Royal Australian Navy was among the first to welcome the Scottish Maclean brothers to Australia after their 140-day rowing

New satellite communications equipment being installed on HMAS Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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RAN begins SATCOM transformation

30/08/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2270 Views 0 Comments King Cobra SATCOM

A sweeping project to replace Navy’s satellite communications got underway in August with the upgrade of HMAS Sydney’s SATCOM capability

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ADFA open day 2025 the biggest yet

29/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1326 Views 0 Comments ADFA

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) annual open day this month was an opportunity for prospective trainee officers, families, friends

Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing Directorate team conduct GPS-denial testing during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Cleo Arya. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Smith.

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Defence strengthens edge against GPS denial

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2998 Views 1 Comment Delamere Air Weapons Range, Exercise Talisman Sabre, Joint Positioning Navigation and Timing Directorate, RAAF Tindal

Defence has taken major steps to strengthen its warfighting edge with the establishment of the Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing

Funeral Guard members, left to right, Leading Seaman Lindsey Young, Able Seaman Jake Clarke and Leading Seaman Bella Cummins, carry the coffin of Leading Stoker Des Jones, as Navy Chaplain David Hastie follows. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ben Robson. Photos by Lance Corporal Joseph Hess.

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Last living link to tragedy of HMAS Canberra I

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2457 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), WWII

On a still and cloudy afternoon, Leading Stoker Des Jones was laid to rest, carried to his gravesite on the

Lieutenant Steven Taylor holds his artwork designed for the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Chief Petty Officer Maryanne Rowbottom. Photo supplied.

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Indigenous art for submarine training centre

22/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1735 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

Navy’s Training Authority – Submarines (TA-SM) has unveiled a new artwork at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) at

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey with Dr Michael Sharp at a Defence Science and Technology Group display on board HMS Prince of Wales. Photo by Jay Cronan.

Australian Border Force News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

Australia, UK partner on guided weapons R&D

22/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2441 Views 0 Comments DSTG, Minister for Defence

The adoption of novel weapons and tactics in today’s battlespace is happening at an extremely rapid rate. CAPTION: Australian Deputy Prime

A RAAF EA-18G Growler crew fires an AIM-9X Sidewinder (Block II) missile at a BQM-74E aerial target during Exercise Archer 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo supplied.

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US joins air and missile defence trials off NSW

19/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2073 Views 0 Comments AIM-9X Sidewinder, Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Archer, RAAF Amberley, RAAF Williamtown, US Air Force, US Navy

Australian and United States naval and air forces have completed live missile firing and advanced target trials off the NSW

Navy personnel from HMAS Encounter assist with logistical support for the Hutt Street Centre’s Walk a Mile in My Boots annual charity event at Victoria Park in Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Jayden Mansfield.

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Encounter promises Adelaide ‘you’ll never walk alone’

19/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1815 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter

Thousands of South Australians have braved icy conditions to support a key annual fundraiser for one of Adelaide’s most cherished

Army Service Medallions for, left to right, 20 years, 10 years, four years. Photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Medallion pays tribute to service

15/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2225 Views 2 Comments

Good leaders recognise their people’s achievements while great leaders shape a recognition culture. CAPTION: Army Service Medallions for, left to right,

The signing of the surrender document by Allied personnel and representatives of the Japanese forces aboard the United States battleship Missouri, September 2, 1945. Story by Rosalind Turner. Photos from Australian War Memorial.

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Commemorating 80 years since Victory in the Pacific

15/08/202526/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2045 Views 0 Comments Victory in the Pacific, WWII

On the morning of August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito of Japan publicly announced that Japan would accept the Allies’ ultimatum

Defence scientist Nicole Blaess conducts research at Defence Science and Technology Group Edinburgh. Story by Robert Nutbrown. Photo supplied.

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Quantum science guides new way of navigating

15/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2583 Views 0 Comments DSTG, National Science Week

The future of navigation might rely not on satellites but on sub-atomic particles. CAPTION: Defence scientist Nicole Blaess conducts research at

Defence fuel chemist Dr Dave Evans ensures that fuels perform as intended. Story by Robert Nutbrown. Photo by Megan Sheppard.

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Good chemistry keeps Defence moving

13/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1925 Views 2 Comments DSTG, Net Zero Strategy, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

Addressing climate change is a shared responsibility for our society, from the choices individuals make to the way organisations go

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