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A Royal Australian Navy aviation support sailor marshals a United States Army MH-47G Chinook after it landed on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance Action. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

A hosting first for HMAS Adelaide

25/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2467 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, US Army

A US Army special operations Chinook, from the ‘Night Stalkers’ regiment, conducted deck landings on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance

An Australian Army vehicle reception party from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment move stores from HMPNGS Cape Gloucester onto Manus Island, in support of Exercise Puk Puk 2023. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Pacific partners ensure smooth delivery to Manus Island

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1887 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Manus Island, PNGDF

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMPNGS Cape Gloucester and the Australian Army’s 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment have transferred essential stores to

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2281 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

Leading Seaman Kendall Warner marshals an Indian Navy Chetak helicopter on board HMAS Choules during Exercise Malabar 2023, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Angel drops in with sweet treats

25/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1855 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Choules, Indian Navy

While the arrival of a helicopter on the deck of HMAS Choules would not normally be significant, a visit from

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.

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Two-way exchange in Thailand

25/08/202327/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1975 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)

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.

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Swapping ships to expand exercise experience

25/08/202327/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2199 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.

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.

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Cross-decking on Ex Malabar

18/08/202324/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1927 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

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.

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NUSHIP Arafura shipmates Reliant on experience

18/08/202325/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2274 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

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.

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Batters-up for exercise sports day

18/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1368 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

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.

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The ‘forgotten war’ no longer

17/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1349 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

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.

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Laser-shooting drone penetrates the depths

17/08/202324/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1805 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

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.

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Aussies rebound for win on Malabar court

17/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1222 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

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.

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Matildas’ magic sweeps navies

16/08/202319/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1792 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

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.

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ADF taking on cavities

16/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1867 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

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.

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Future OPV operators learn from Royal Brunei Navy

16/08/202322/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1582 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

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.

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Philippine and Australian forces embarked on HMAS Canberra

15/08/202320/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2354 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

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

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HMAS Brisbane leads international fleet into Sydney

11/08/202313/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2689 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

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.

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HMAS Anzac home after regional presence deployment

11/08/202313/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1856 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

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.

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Success in the city of heroes

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1733 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)

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.

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Engaging Brunei’s perspective

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1734 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