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Flying Officer Kevin Pfitzner, a C-130J pilot with 37SQN at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tegan Smith.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Base services to be transformed

07/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 118 Views 0 Comments

Services to Defence bases and establishments around the country are set to improve through the next generation of contracts. CAPTION:

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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 

Navy divers safeguard popular site

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 520 Views 0 Comments 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

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Workers at BAE Systems Maritime Australia use the Hunter digital simulation tool to help optimise the Hunter-class frigate program schedule at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. Story by Emma Taylor.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Digital shipyard tool boosts program

03/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 236 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems Maritime, Hunter-class frigate

BAE Systems Maritime Australia, who will deliver nine state-of-the-art Hunter-class frigates for Navy, have further enhanced the shipbuilding process by

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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 357 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

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Electronic technician trainees at the Technical Training Faculty at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, as part of their initial entry training. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.
Royal Australian Navy 

Navy’s trade pathways well engineered

27/01/202330/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 504 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

While the Navy’s modern ships, equipment and overall capability are an attraction for people interested in engineering trades and vocations,

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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 596 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

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A Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air missile on display in Williamtown, NSW, during Air Force week in 1966. Story by Bill Condie. Photo Courtesy AWM P00448.034.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Looking back at missile testing in Australia

27/01/202328/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 386 Views 0 Comments DSTG

Lessons learnt from British missile testing gave Australia decades of advantage. This history article tells the story of Defence Science

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An Army MRH-90 Taipan lands in Fitzroy Crossing, in Western Australia's Kimberley region, where flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

ADF flies into flood-hit Fitzroy Crossing

12/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 945 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, State Emergency Service (SES)

ADF aircraft have landed in Fitzroy Crossing, the town at the centre of severe flooding in the Kimberley region of

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Australian observer Leading Aircraftman Ben Whitfield, right, observes personnel from the Ministry of National Defense for Killed in Action Recovery and Identification conduct human remains recovery at White Horse Hill. Story and photo by Petty Officer Jason Wilson.
Asia Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Aussies help on Korean DMZ battlefield excavation

12/01/202313/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 855 Views 0 Comments Korean War, Republic of Korea Army (ROKA), United Nations Command (UNC)

The White Horse Hill battlefield is silent, yet decades on it remains contested and dangerous. CAPTION: Australian observer Leading Aircraftman

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High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Long-range rockets ordered for Australian Army and RAN – before Strategic Review finalised

05/01/202308/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6153 Views 21 Comments High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, HIMARS, Naval Strike Missile, NSM

Defence has signed contracts with the US DoD to deliver High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the Australian Army and

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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 1907 Views 0 Comments

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

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond speaks at the 11th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia Conference hosted in in Canberra. Photo by Nic Douglass.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1677 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Chief of Navy, Minister for Defence, Nuclear Powered Submarines

Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia

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From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond are presented with a donation to Keeping Watch from Director Navy Health Commodore Michael Miko and CEO of Navy Health Mr Ron Wilson. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Helping to keep watch over those in need

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 889 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Keeping Watch Fund

Navy Health has donated $72,500 to the Keeping Watch Fund. CAPTION: From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb

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Sub Lieutenant Paige Vernon-Smith and Lieutenant Nicholas Coxsedge stand at ease on board HMAS Arunta as the ship returns home to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Commander praises fine ambassadors

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 448 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, MH-60R Seahawk

As HMAS Arunta returned home to Fleet Base East this month after a three-month regional presence deployment, her commander praised

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond takes a selfie with members of New Entry Officers Course 67. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman RyanTascas.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Officers course with an international flavour

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 634 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Gap Year program, HMAS Creswell, New Entry Officers’ Course

The New Entry Officers Course 67 (NEOC 67) attracted seven international students from the navies of the Philippines, Papua New

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News Royal Australian Navy 

Choules celebrates 11th anniversary

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1384 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules recently celebrated the 11th anniversary of her commissioning while undertaking sea qualification trials at Jervis Bay. CAPTION: HMAS

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Australian Defence Vessel Reliant at the Port of Apia, Samoa. Story by Major Lily Charles. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADV Reliant’s visit to Samoa

23/12/202228/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 426 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Samoa

With a diplomatic relationship spanning half a century, Australia and Samoa share many things – among them a passion for

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Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner South Australia Women's and Children's Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Private Michael Currie.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Hospital wins national reserves support award

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 528 Views 1 Comment Defence National Employer Support Awards, Gallipoli Barracks

Leadership, communication and strong organisational skills are just some of the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment,

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The 268 ADF Pilots Course members assemble at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Final graduates for the year ready to soar

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 750 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fifteen students from 268 ADF Pilots Course have received their wings and graduated from 2 Flying Training School at RAAF

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Members of His Majesty’s Armed Forces tour ADV Reliant while docked at the port of Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADV Reliant supports Pacific partners

21/12/202221/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 436 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Tonga

Continuing her inaugural journey, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has berthed at Nuku’alofa, Tonga, to discuss disaster relief needs at

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