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

Star-spangled kangaroo to adorn USS Canberra

26/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4174 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.

HMAS Anzac enjoys cultural exchange in Philippines

26/07/202329/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1444 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.

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Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

25/07/202325/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2258 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.

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USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney

22/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3130 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.

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An underwater cultural exchange Part II – The video.

21/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2037 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.

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Two ships called Canberra bond in Sydney

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2293 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.

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An underwater cultural exchange

20/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1672 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.

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New look for Defence recruiting

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3294 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.

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HMAS Sydney journeys to remember namesake’s sacrifice

20/07/202321/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1997 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.

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Amphibious force ready for more

19/07/202330/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2303 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.

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Fun run unleashes community spirit

19/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1354 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.

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Cool contest, warm relations

18/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1420 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.

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Inaugural Information Warfare Officer graduating

14/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2223 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.

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Historic first for Navy’s 816 Squadron

14/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1768 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.

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HMAS Anzac’s Singapore pitstop

14/07/202319/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1552 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.

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Defence/Questacon inspiring kids with elementary engineering

14/07/202326/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2422 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