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HMAS Brisbane's piping party pipes the side as Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) steps off the ship after a ship's tour alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Angus Tyson. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

Former navy chief returns to HMAS Kuttabul

11/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 405 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kuttabul

Former Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost

HMAS Stuart conducts a replenishment at sea with Indian Navy Ships Shakti and Tabar with INS Kadmatt behind as part of Exercise Malabar 24. Photo by Leading Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

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Defence Data Standards boost Navy capability

07/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1179 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Stuart

Navy is using data and analytics to improve the lethality and survivability of the fleet, enabled by new Defence Data

Murielle Ahern with her family during her 100th birthday celebration at HMAS Moreton, Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Aircraftwoman Nell Bradbury.

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Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years

04/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 795 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, HMAS Penguin, WWII

Family, friends and HMAS Moreton personnel turned out in force to help celebrate a remarkable milestone, Murielle Ahern’s 100th birthday.

ADV Reliant crew offload the donated fire truck onto the dock at Betio Port, Tarawa, Kiribati. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Aldrich.

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Reliant delivers in the Pacific

04/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1067 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Kiribati

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant set sail from Brisbane in late December for her first deployment of the year, reaffirming

HMAS Hobart's Navigating Officer, Lieutenant Tori Costello, and Commanding Officer, Commander Alisha Withers, guide Hobart as it conducts a replenishment at sea during Exercise La Perouse. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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HMAS Hobart joins Ex La Perouse 25

04/02/202508/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 592 Views 0 Comments Exercise La Perouse, HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart joined eight nations off the coast of Indonesia from January 20 to 24 for the fifth iteration of

Youth ambassadors climb the main mast on board Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour during a voyage from Sydney to Newcastle, NSW. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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All aboard the sail of a lifetime

31/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 957 Views 0 Comments STS Young Endeavour

Applications are now open for youth development voyages in the Navy-operated tall ship STS Young Endeavour. CAPTION: Youth ambassadors climb the

Army gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire a 21-gun salute under the Sydney Harbour Bridge during Australia Day celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

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ADF puts on a show for Australia Day

31/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1045 Views 1 Comment Australia Day

By air, land and sea, the ADF played a starring role in Australia Day 2025 festivities on Sydney Harbour to

NUSHIP Arafura returns to the Osborne Naval Shipyard after conducting sea trials in August 2024. Image provided by Luerssen Australia.

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First (overdue) Arafura-class OPV finally delivered

31/01/202531/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1326 Views 0 Comments Arafura-class

Defence has accepted the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – NUSHIP Arafura – for further test and evaluation ahead of

The Royal Australian Navy medical team deployed on active service to Iraq. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Jake Badior.

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Sub-lieutenant captures history

29/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 618 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Okra, Task Group Taji

After more than 10 years, the last ADF servicemen and women deployed under Operation Okra left the Middle East late

Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue of a fellow submariner. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Able Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Fear of sharks shelved in the line of duty

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 663 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, HMAS Farncomb, RIMPAC

Australia Day CAPTION: Petty Officer Mark has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours for his rescue

Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet Base West. He received a Conspicuous Service Medal during the 2025 Australia Day Honours. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.

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Sailor rewarded for fight against heavy metal

28/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 925 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours, Collins-class submarines

Australia Day CAPTION: Chief Petty Officer Matthew with his wife and father after HMAS Waller berths alongside Diamantina Pier at Fleet

Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors Callan McLean, right, and Jake Christie dive into the pool during a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. Photo by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Invictus reignites sailor’s passion

14/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 879 Views 0 Comments Invictus Games

Bilateral cartilage issues in both knees and multiple musculoskeletal injuries prematurely ended Callan McLean’s naval career and recreational sporting pursuits

An Australian-built Beaufort Bomber belonging to RAAF’s 1 Squadron during World War 2.

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Sonar image reveals lost piece of history

14/01/202518/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1287 Views 0 Comments Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO), WWII

The discovery of a World War II aircraft off the Northern Territory coast highlights one of the many benefits of

Families welcome HMAS Brisbane to its home port at Fleet Base East in Sydney, New South Wales following a successful deployment to the United States. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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HMAS Brisbane returns home from milestone deployment

11/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3786 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane

Around 200 officers and sailors from HMAS Brisbane returned to Sydney after a five-month deployment, which included the successful launch

Navy pilot graduate Acting Sub Lieutenant Natika Dunn is awarded with ‘wings’ by Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Matthew Royals at 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course Graduation at 1 Flying Training School, RAAF Base East Sale. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Daina Sawade.

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Milestone moment for joint pilot training

08/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1576 Views 1 Comment No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), RAAF East Sale

Acting Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn has made history as the first Navy trainee to graduate with wings from 1 Flying Training

Pierre de Vallier, of the Enhanced Quality of Life Team, Navy Intelligence and Information Warfare, installs a Starlink system on board HMAS Brisbane. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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New internet capability for Royal Australian Navy fleet

03/01/202504/01/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1969 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, Starlink

Growing up in a Navy family, Sub-Lieutenant Rhys De Serio knows how precious a call home can be. CAPTION: Pierre de

Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

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ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2696 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, Vanuatu

RAAF Globemaster III and C-130J Hercules aircraft have returned 284 Australian citizens and approved foreign nationals from Vanuatu in the

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Shaw.

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Australia’s leading role in Middle East maritime security

20/12/202427/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2314 Views 2 Comments Combined Task Force 153 (CTF 153), Operation Hydranth, Operation Manitou

As Houthi attacks on shipping intensified in the Red Sea, Australia stepped up its commitment to maritime security, assuming command

Professor Hugh Heggie and Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, with the commanding officers and the youngest sailors of HMA Ships Cape Pillar, Cape Naturaliste, Cape Woolamai and Cape Capricorn at HMAS Coonawarra. Story by Lieutenant Commander Gary McHugh. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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Four new patrol boats commissioned

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2209 Views 1 Comment Evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB), HMAS Cape Capricorn, HMAS Cape Naturaliste, HMAS Cape Pillar, HMAS Cape Woolamai, HMAS Coonawarra, Operation Resolute

Four Evolved Cape-class patrol boats were recently commissioned in a ceremony at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin,

Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, second from left, holds a UK flag during a ceremony in Busan, South Korea. Story by Lieutenant Commander Brendan Trembath. Photo by Yun, In Kyeong.

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Proud to represent Australia in Korea

20/12/202421/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1431 Views 0 Comments South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

A deployment to South Korea has brought many ‘pinch me moments’ for Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey, who represents Australia in

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