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Able Seaman Matthew Dockrill conducts a routine inspection between the after body and fuel cell of a MK48 Heavy Weight Torpedo in the Torpedo Maintenance Facility at the Navy Guided Weapons Systems Program Office-West on HMAS Stirling. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.

Another $200million worth of torpedos ordered

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 753 Views 0 Comments MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedo

Australia is enhancing the lethality of its submarine fleet under a $200million agreement with the United States to acquire additional

The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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A new source of light for the ADF

19/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 721 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, WWI

Two large shells exploded near Lance Corporal Phillip Davies while he was digging in telephone cables at Messines Ridge during

From left, Rear Admiral Letitia Van Stralen, Seaman Deborah Kwon, Private Danielle Collier and Brigadier Jason Groat cut the cakes to celebrate the 124th birthday of Navy and Army.

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Services ring in birthdays at carillon

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 769 Views 0 Comments

Military Personnel Division celebrated the 124th birthday of Navy and Army at the National Carillon in Canberra last week. CAPTION: From

MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

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MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 928 Views 1 Comment 3d Printer, MakerSpace, Robertson Barracks

Tucked away on Robertson Barracks lies a workshop that hums with creativity, problem-solving and quiet ingenuity. CAPTION: MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel

Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt in Exmouth, Western Australia. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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A look inside secretive comms facility ahead of overhaul

18/03/202523/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1150 Views 2 Comments Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, Navy Intelligence and Information Warfare

Work is under way to overhaul a kilometres-wide and 300-metre-tall transmitter array in the remote West Australian town of Exmouth.

Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Jure Plestina observes a vessel from a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a coordinated maritime domain awareness activity in the South China Sea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos: byCorporal Emma Schwenke.

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Freedom of navigation mission protects Indo-Pacific

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 408 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment

Exercising Australia’s freedom of navigation, the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region under

Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving Mr Watkins' life, and receive a tour of the ship while alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Training saves life of tourist in trouble

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1025 Views 1 Comment HMAS Canberra, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

“Without their help … I wouldn’t be here.” CAPTION: Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving

Able Seaman Bharatkumar (Brett) Thumar, left, and Leading Seaman Chris Hughes reunite with Liz Cummings for the first time since providing first aid to her in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Allan Bruty. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Sailors save the day with first aid

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 638 Views 0 Comments

A routine run for three sailors in Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens turned into a real-life first aid exercise, after they

HMAS Brisbane is one of the Hobart-class destroyers in the fleet. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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$200million for new navy radio network

13/03/202513/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1024 Views 0 Comments

Communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships will be upgraded under a $200million program with Boeing Defence Australia. FILE PHOTO:

Australian Army soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, departing Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane as part of the Australian Defence Force response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo by Corporal Janet Pam.

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Updates as of 11 March 2025 Support for Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred

11/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 966 Views 0 Comments Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is working closely with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), emergency authorities in Queensland and

People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang

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Updates 9 March 2025 – People’s Liberation Army–Navy vessels operating near Australia

11/03/202511/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2058 Views 0 Comments

People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi-class