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Major General Douglas, Head of Joint Support Services Division congratulates Megan Stifler, Chief Commissioner of the NSW Fire and Rescue Service. Photo by Oscar Coleman

Recognising reservists for their support

04/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1311 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Defence National Employer Support Awards

Reservists have nominated their NSW civilian employers for the annual Australian Defence Force Employer Support Awards, which recognise employers for

(L-R) United States Army Captain Edward Miller, Royal Canadian Air Force Corporal Julie Vallee and Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Bobby McFerran work at the Coalition Data Network Centre (CDNC) located within the Battle Simulation Centre in Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane, in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Story by Captain Nic Rutledge. Photo by Madhur Chitnis.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Australian combined operational picture clearer than ever before

27/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments Canadian Armed Forces, Coalition Data Network Centre (CDNC), Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, US Marines, US Navy

The operational capabilities of the Australian Defence Force have been significantly bolstered by the establishment of the Coalition Data Network

Departing Commanding Officer Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour, Lieutenant Commander Adam Farley, left, hands over the 'Weight' to incoming Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Newman. Story by Eliza Jay. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

News Royal Australian Navy

First female CO on STS Young Endeavour

26/07/202301/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1745 Views 0 Comments Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour

Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour has welcomed a new Commanding Officer with Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Newman taking command of

An Australian kangaroo gifted to the USS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Star-spangled kangaroo to adorn USS Canberra

26/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4080 Views 3 Comments HMAS Kuttabul, US Navy, USS Canberra

At the commissioning ceremony for USS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) presented the ship with a unique gift –

HMAS Anzac officer Lieutenant Charlotte Rice performs with the Philippine Navy band during the Exercise Lumbas official reception on board BRP Tarlac in Subic Bay, Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Anzac enjoys cultural exchange in Philippines

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1355 Views 0 Comments Exercise Lumbas, HMAS Anzac, Indigenous, Philippine Navy, Regional Presence Deployment

Navy personnel from Australia and the Philippines deepened their people-to-people linkages and cultural understanding during the shore phase of Exercise

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Talisman Sabre Videos

Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

25/07/202325/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2134 Views 0 Comments Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, HMAS Canberra, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has conducted a live fire demonstration of a Type 12

Crewmembers of the United States Navy's USS Canberra bring the ship to life during the ship’s commissioning ceremony in Sydney, Australia. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney

22/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3021 Views 4 Comments HMAS Canberra, USS Canberra

United States Navy ship USS Canberra was commissioned in Sydney today, becoming the first US Navy vessel to be commissioned

Sri Lanka Navy Divers and Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers conduct interoperability exercises at the Sri Lanka Naval Base. Photo by Lieutenant Joe Woods.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy Videos

An underwater cultural exchange Part II – The video.

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1971 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diving Team 4, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Sri Lankan Defence Force

This video clip supports the previously posted story “An underwater cultural exchange”, originally posted here 20 July 2023. CAPTION: Sri

HMAS Canberra guides USS Canberra through Sydney Heads. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Two ships called Canberra bond in Sydney

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2220 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), US Navy, WWII

USS Canberra personnel welcomed the company of their sister ship, HMAS Canberra, on board for a tour while the ship

Sri Lanka Navy divers and Royal Australian Navy clearance divers underwater during an exerciseas part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. All photos by Lieutenant Joe Woods.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

An underwater cultural exchange

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1597 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diving Team 4, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Sri Lankan Defence Force

Defence personnel stopped by Sri Lanka and participated in military exercises, workshops, training, sporting events and cultural activities as part

A Mobile ADF Careers Centre has been launched aimed at reaching rural and regional Australia. Story by Major Tim Sydenham.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

New look for Defence recruiting

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3073 Views 9 Comments ADF Careers, Defence Force Recruiting, Defence Strategic Review

In a move to address significant workforce challenges reinforced by the Defence Strategic Review (DSR), Defence Force Recruiting is implementing

HMAS Sydney V ship's company stand at attention as the Catafalque Party mount the cenotaph, during a commemoration to honour the loss of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran. Story by Midshipman Lewis Taulier and Midshipman James Turnour. All photos by Petty Officer Aaron Clancy.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney journeys to remember namesake’s sacrifice

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Sydney II

After completing fleet training in the Western Australian Exercise Area, HMAS Sydney V transited north up the west coast of Australia

Gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire M777 howitzers in support of infantry during Exercise Sea Raider. Photo by Lieutenant Stephen Hunter.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Amphibious force ready for more

19/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2196 Views 2 Comments 4th Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), Exercise Sea Explorer, Exercise Sea Raider, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Choules, M777 Howitzer

The Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) is one step closer to certification after completing Exercises Sea Explorer and Sea Raider. CAPTION: Gunners

Australian Defence personnel participate in the HMAS Harman Bonshaw Cup fun run as part of HMAS Harman's 80th anniversary celebrations. Story by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison. All photos by Petty Officer Jake Badior.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fun run unleashes community spirit

19/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1275 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman

Frosty Canberra conditions set the scene for HMAS Harman’s 61st annual Bonshaw Cup. CAPTION: Australian Defence personnel participate in the

ADF ice hockey players during an exhibition game against the Northern Ice at Phillip Ice Skating Centre. Story and all photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Cool contest, warm relations

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1317 Views 0 Comments ADF Sport, Canadian Armed Forces

It was a contest of experience versus youth when the ADF Ice Hockey Association played an exhibition game against Northern

Information Warfare Officer instructors Lieutenant Martin Anderson, left, and Lieutenant Commander Ryan Bidgood, right. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Cinaed Finall.

News Royal Australian Navy

Inaugural Information Warfare Officer graduating

14/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2089 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson

More than a year after its establishment, the first Information Warfare Officer (IWO) work group graduates will be joining the

Participants in biennial Exercise Resolute Hunter 23. Story by Sub Lieutenant Marina Riley.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Historic first for Navy’s 816 Squadron

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1675 Views 0 Comments Exercise Resolute Hunter, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN)

Exercise Resolute Hunter has long been a cornerstone in maritime warfare training, bringing together allied forces to share expertise and

Marine technicians Able Seaman Liam Duncan (left) and Leading Seaman Aaron Dabinet work on one of HMAS Anzac’s capstans control panels during a scheduled maintenance period in Sembwang, Singapore. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Anzac’s Singapore pitstop

14/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1469 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, HMAS Anzac, No. 816 Squadron (RAN), Royal Navy, Singapore

There was more than meets the eye to a scheduled maintenance period for HMAS Anzac alongside at the Sembawang Naval

Pilot Officer Georgia Wales leads Head of People Capability, Major General Wade Stothart through the Air Force virtual reality flight simulator during the Defence and Questacon partnership announcement. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. All photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Defence/Questacon inspiring kids with elementary engineering

14/07/202326/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2340 Views 2 Comments Defence Force Recruiting

Primary school students will continue designing submersibles, parachutes, water filters and bridges thanks to a recently extended partnership between Defence

Marine Engineering Training and Engineering Operator Remediation Plan (Plan METEOR) students and staff in the diesel engine enclosure of HMAS Perth. Story by Chief Petty Officer Mitchell Austin and Sub-Lieutenant Taylor Bell-Booth, Royal New Zealand Navy.

News Royal Australian Navy

Engineering drills go offshore

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1171 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, Plan METEOR

HMAS Perth recently ventured into the formidable winter seas of the Western Australia Exercise Area in the Indian Ocean over