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Members from the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center during a digital forensics practical exercise in Thailand for Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Two-way exchange in Thailand

25/08/202327/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1435 Views 0 Comments AFP, Australian Border Force, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Thailand

The spirit of regional cooperation was alive and well as Australia’s annual flagship engagement activity, Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 (IPE23)

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Commanding Officer HMAS Brisbane Commander Kingsley Scarce, Royal Australian Navy, right, with United States Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Owen Buck on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Malabar off the coast of NSW. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Swapping ships to expand exercise experience

25/08/202327/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2001 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Brisbane, US Navy

During Exercise Malabar, sailors from participating nations swapped decks to share their skills and knowledge across the multinational maritime force.

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Leading Seaman Thomas Baskerville marshals a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force SH-60K Super Auk, from JS Shiranui, to land on HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Malabar. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Cross-decking on Ex Malabar

18/08/202324/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1784 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Brisbane, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, US Navy

The sea phase of Exercise Malabar is under way, with ships from Australia, India, Japan and the United States conducting

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NUSHIP Arafura sailors Leading Seaman Jack Bellingham, Able Seaman Joshua Keys and Leading Seaman Joshua Guy, conduct daily duties on ADV Reliant, during a six week rotation, in July 2023. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo. by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

NUSHIP Arafura shipmates Reliant on experience

18/08/202325/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2029 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMAS Stirling, NUSHIP Arafura, PNGDF

NUSHIP Arafura shipmates experienced a six-week rotation aboard Australia’s Pacific support vessel ADV Reliant to prepare them for their future

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Warrant Officer Corey Evans hits the ball as personnel from the Indian and Australian navies compete in a game of cricket as part of Exercise Malabar’s shore phase in Sydney, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Batters-up for exercise sports day

18/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1217 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Exercise Malabar

As the sun came out on the last day of the harbour phase of Exercise Malabar, partner nations that had

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Senior Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Brad Eaton and 453 Squadron member Pilot Officer Esther Kim at the Perth Korean War Memorial. Story by Squadron Leader Kate Davis. Photos by Flying Officer Michael Thomas.
History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

The ‘forgotten war’ no longer

17/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1162 Views 0 Comments 2FTS, Korean War

A three-ship flypast from 2 Flying Training School (2FTS) over the serenity of Kings Park, WA, marked the opening of

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S100 crew from 822X Squadron and Defence Science and Technology Group personnel discuss the S100 bathymetric LiDAR sensor trials on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Raider. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Laser-shooting drone penetrates the depths

17/08/202324/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1681 Views 0 Comments DSTG, Exercise Sea Raider, HMAS Adelaide, National Science Week, unmanned aerial systems

A laser-shooting sensor on Navy’s eye in the sky mapped the seabed and beach for amphibious landings as part of

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Leading Seaman Manuel Salas participates in a basketball competition as part of the Exercise Malabar 2023 shore phase in Sydney, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Aussies rebound for win on Malabar court

17/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1108 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Exercise Malabar, HMAS Supply, US Navy

A late substitute Australian team bounded home with a monumental upset win as part of a series of goodwill sports

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Participants take part in a soccer competition as part of the Exercise Malabar 2023 shore phase in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy 

Matildas’ magic sweeps navies

16/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1301 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Exercise Malabar

The Matildas’ magic has swept through Exercise Malabar, with the four participating nations staging a ‘curtain opener’ soccer tournament in

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Major Jason Savage gives instruction to Flight Lieutenants Victoria Hathaway and Sian Denton in dealing with facial trauma as part of their ADF Dental Officer training. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Corporal Michael Currie.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

ADF taking on cavities

16/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1331 Views 0 Comments ADF Dental School

For the first time, students at the ADF Dental School did their maxillofacial training at Melbourne University, giving them valuable

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NUSHIP Arafura Petty Officer Darren Young, left, and Chief Petty Officer Matthew Hitchcock, observe Royal Brunei Navy sailors during a fire-fighting exercise aboard KDB Darulehsan off the coast of Brunei. Photo by Rhody Gleeson.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Future OPV operators learn from Royal Brunei Navy

16/08/202322/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1372 Views 0 Comments Arafura-class, NUSHIP Arafura, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBLF)

Bringing a new Royal Australian Navy ship into service naturally brings some challenges – especially when it is only the

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Members of 1st Battallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Alon during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Philippine and Australian forces embarked on HMAS Canberra

15/08/202320/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2213 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, IPE, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MV-22 Osprey, RAAF Darwin, USMC

Personnel from Philippine and Australian forces have embarked HMAS Canberra in Darwin in preparation for Exercise Alon, which is being

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HMAS Brisbane's ship’s company observe the Sydney Harbour fleet entry for Exercise Malabar 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Brisbane leads international fleet into Sydney

11/08/202313/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2488 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar

Air defence and anti-submarine warfare are some drills planned for the 27th iteration of Exercise Malabar, hosted by Australia for

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HMAS Anzac sailors line the forecastle as the ship arrives at Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Anzac home after regional presence deployment

11/08/202313/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1712 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Anzac, Regional Presence Deployment, US Navy

After a busy few months, the ship’s company of HMAS Anzac has wrapped up the latest regional presence deployment in

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ADF chaplains Rainer Schack, Andrew Robinson, Christopher Buckley-Wilkshire, Imam, Mogamat Majidih Essa and Commander Mark Graichen visit a Hindu temple with members of the Indonesian Navy in Surabaya, Indonesia, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Sergeant Craig Barrett.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Success in the city of heroes

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1552 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Indonesian Navy

From religious engagements to gender discussions, military-to-military talks and even a chilli-eating contest, the Indonesian leg of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE)

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Paying respects at the Brunei-Australia War Memorial at Muara Beach during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photos by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Engaging Brunei’s perspective

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1556 Views 0 Comments Brunei, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Maritime security law has proved a rich topic for Australia and Brunei to discuss common interests during the latest iteration

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USS Ronald Reagan steams in formation with HMAS Perth, USS North Carolina and USS Robert Smalls, and USS Antietam in the Indian Ocean during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Story byLieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan Brown (US Navy).
News Royal Australian Navy 

Naval forces amassed in Australian waters

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1621 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, US Navy

The largest massing of naval capability in Australian waters in recent years occurred when the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 fleet

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Australian Army soldiers from units across 13th Brigade work with security elements of the Royal Australian Air Force protecting people and critical infrastructure at RAAF Base Curtin as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Derby, Western Australia. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Talisman Sabre wrapped up

09/08/202309/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1856 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

After two weeks of high-end warfighting, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 (TS23) has officially closed. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from units across

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Sailors from HMCS Montreal and HMAS Stalwart after a game of soccer during the HMAS Cairns sports day at the Cairns Esplanade. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Bringing it to the court

08/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1226 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Leewin, HMAS Stalwart, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Before the start of Exercise Talisman Sabre, international naval personnel took over the Cairns Esplanade Activity Precinct during a friendly

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Tui Alu, left, and Warrant Officer Class 1 Kimberly Kiely at the ADF Sports training program at the Sir Ignatius Kilage Stadium Gymnasium, Lae, Papua New Guinea. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott. Photos by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

A love of sport an asset in the Pacific

08/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1300 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Papua New Guinea

More than 300 locals from Port Moresby, Lae and Madang in Papua New Guinea took part in the ADF Sports

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