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Guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane prepares to come alongside HMNZS Aotearoa for a replenishment at sea during Exercise Bersama Lima. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Petty Officer Troy Haydon.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Partners hone skills at sea

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2125 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bersama Lima, HMAS Brisbane

HMAS Brisbane recently strengthened international partnerships and honed maritime warfare skills during Exercise Bersama Lima. CAPTION: Guided missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane

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Commander Fleet Aviation Arm Commodore David Frost presents the 2022 McNichol Trophy to then Seaman Joshua Williams (left) and Commanding Officer 723 Squadron Commander Samuel Dale during a gathering at 723 Squadron, HMAS Albatross. Story by Sam Carter. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Navy pilot trainers setting records

03/11/202307/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2844 Views 0 Comments Boeing, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron, Thales

For the past two years, 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School has increased the output of trained aircrew by 50

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Family and friends of HMAS Adelaide ship's company sail through Sydney Harbour, the start of a families voyage to Eden, NSW. Story by Esmarie Fulton. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Loved ones get a taste of life at sea

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1857 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide

Defence families usually wave from the wharf as loved ones sail away, but this time they had the opportunity to

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The new Landworthiness Awareness Campaign will provide education and training on fatigue management, an important skill for all personnel, including drivers. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Private Michael Currie.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Awake to the dangers of fatigue

03/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1609 Views 0 Comments fatigue

Screaming, gunshots, crying. Corporal Quinn Jensen heard this 24/7 with the mounting pressure not to do anything that would get

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Australian Navy Cadets stand by HMAS Huon during a port visit to Devonport, Tasmania in September 2023. Story by Able Seaman Casey Buurveld. Photo by Able Seaman Jamie Snaize.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Huon heads home

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2734 Views 0 Comments HMAS Huon

HMAS Huon recently embarked on a voyage to Tasmania to engage with the local community and allow potential future recruits

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The classified-level Exercise Cyber Sentinels was held in Canberra in October. Story by Flight Lieutenant Marina Power.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Taking cyber warfare training to new heights

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2391 Views 0 Comments Defence Strategic Review, Exercise Cyber Sentinels

In the first classified-level cyber exercise of its kind, Australian and US military cyber experts joined forces to battle simulated

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Lieutenant Commander Emily Ross accepts flowers from Vietnam People's Navy Captain Ngyuen Viet Ahn during HMAS Toowoomba's departure ceremony at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Visit to Vietnam builds on 50 years of partnership

27/10/202327/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1919 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Vietnam

After a busy three months, Indo-Pacific Endeavour’s Vietnamese leg has wrapped up, coinciding with 50 years of diplomatic relations between

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Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Casey Anderson, of HMAS Toowoomba, takes oil samples from the embarked MH-60R helicopter Valkyrie during a regional presence deployment. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Maintaining the Valkyrie

25/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2132 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN), Regional Presence Deployment

Aircraft maintainers are proving vital for mission success as HMAS Toowoomba continues its Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment. CAPTION: Navy aviation technician

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The RAN Band-WA performs at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre Mental Health Week barbecue at HMAS Stirling. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.
Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy 

Having fun for a healthy cause

20/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1938 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC), World Mental Health Day

Activities and events at HMAS Stirling during WA’s Mental Health Week aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma and allow personnel

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Hydrographer of Australia Commodore Robyn Phillips, Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) Director Maritime Data Management Doug White and AHO Director Maritime Relationships and Governance Nat McLean use the Australian Bathymetric and Topography Grid. Story by Elizabeth de Bol.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Defence data underpins new underwater map

20/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2085 Views 0 Comments Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO)

Defence’s Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) is a key data contributor to the newly launched Australian Bathymetry and Topography Grid, which

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Commander Andrew Mierisch, right, with Chief Petty Officer Zoe Mack on board HMAS Supply alongside Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Robinson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.
ADF People Health and Wellbeing Royal Australian Navy 

Big step forward for Navy in-house coaching

19/10/202324/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2033 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Supply, Navy Coaching Academy