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HMAS Anzac conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres with HMAS Perth as they transit north for a regional presence deployment throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Penske contracted to support Navy’s diesel engines

24/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 651 Views 0 Comments Penske Australia

Defence yesterday signed a contract with Penske Australia to provide local-industry support for diesel-engine sustainment activities for the Royal Australian

HMAS Anzac (right) sails in company with USS Chung-Hoon through the South China Sea during a regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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A rendezvous at sea – and above it

24/05/202324/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 428 Views 0 Comments HMAS Anzac

HMAS Anzac recently rendezvoused with US Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, sailing in company and conducting flying operations in the South

HMAS Toowoomba transits calm seas during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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HMAS Toowoomba’s mileage is out of this world

23/05/202323/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 565 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba has completed half a million sea miles since she was commissioned – equivalent to a trip to the

Leading Seaman Cory Duggan gives a tour to Singapore Navy personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba. Photos: Able Seaman Ashlee Ritz.

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HMAS Toowoomba opens to visitors in Singapore

22/05/202322/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 505 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba played host in Singapore, welcoming international guests on board for warship tours and Australian culinary delights. CAPTION: Leading

Lieutenant Cody Sinclair instructs Roger Campbell, a winner of the Variety flight simulator experience at 723 Squadron HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Kayla Jackson.

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Raffle winners fly Navy simulator and tour unit

21/05/202321/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 516 Views 0 Comments

Four members of the public had the chance to experience what it’s like to be a Navy pilot, thanks to

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Jake Buchanan talks through training objectives during combined operations planning on Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 in Malaysia. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Five nations working to one goal

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 419 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield – an annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) –

HMAS Anzac conducts a light-line transfer with Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir during Exercise Bersama Shield 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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HMAS Anzac skills tested in multiple domains

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1067 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Conducting a joint, combined exercise across land, air and maritime domains involves skilled operators and complex technology. CAPTION: HMAS Anzac

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Christopher Smith salutes after laying a wreath during the HMAS Westralia 25th year Memorial Service at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

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Tragic fire on HMAS Westralia remembered 25 years on

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1073 Views 0 Comments HMAS Westralia

The heroic actions of the crew on board HMAS Westralia 25 years ago were remembered at a memorial service at

HMAS Anzac's Lieutenant Christopher Colalillo takes ranges during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres with Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Vigliance (centre) Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir (right) and KD Gempita (left) during Exercise Bersama Shield 23. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 underway

07/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1291 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield, the maritime element of the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA), began in seas off Malaysia recently. CAPTION:

An MH-60R helicopter fires a laser-guided rocket off the NSW south coast during Exercise Tigerfish 2023. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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Choppers hone sub-hunting skills

05/05/202305/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 507 Views 0 Comments Exercise Tigerfish, MH-60R Seahawk

Navy’s anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters provided valuable training for aircrew and maintainers during Exercise Tigerfish. CAPTION: An MH-60R helicopter