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Norwegian-flagged Norman Jarl in its off-shore-electricity-support role has been purchased by Australia and renamed ADV Guidance. Photo courtesy Normand Ships.

ADF buys commercial off-the-shelf ship for undersea support

10/04/202310/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1367 Views 0 Comments ADV Guidance

The Australian Defence Force has procured a dedicated undersea-support vessel. FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-flagged Normand Jarl in its off-shore-electricity-support role has

Members of the winning Interservice Keelboat Championships team, Craftsman Lachlan Vest, left, Sergeants Jessica Van Beek and Patrick Black, and Officer Cadet Daniel Sharp. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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Army’s surprise victory at interservice keelboat championships

05/04/202316/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1267 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy teams were left in Army’s wake when they sailed to victory at

Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen, front left, signs a contract with Noakes Group Managing Director Sean Langman, front right, with members from Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Systems Program Office and Noakes Group. Story by Phillip Morton. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Keeping Young Endeavour ready to sail

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1382 Views 0 Comments HMAS Waterhen, STS Young Endeavour

On March 17, Australia’s leading general marine company, Noakes Group Pty Limited, was selected as the industry partner that will

A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducts a flypast over HMAS Sydney during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden.

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RAAF and RAN benefit from joint Exercise Tasman Shield

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1327 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, Tasman Shield

A major exercise that tested the ability of the Royal Australian Air Force and Navy to work together has concluded

Ship's company of HMAS Armidale line the upper decks during the decommissioning ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

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HMAS Armidale decommissioned

05/04/202307/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1179 Views 1 Comment Arafura-class, Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, HMAS Coonawarra

Ship’s company, VIPs and onlookers said farewell to the lead Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, as the 17-year-old vessel was

HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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HMAS Canberra home after Vanuatu relief effort

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 789 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home on board HMAS Canberra after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical

Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Logistics Supply Specialist Shannon Edwards on board HMAS Choules. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

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Exchanging skills and knowledge

31/03/202301/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 989 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk

A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian

Seaman Liam Cox, from HMAS Albatross, guides eight-year-old Kira on the Navy helicopter simulator display at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Air show crowds get a different view of Navy

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 747 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members of the public lined up in droves for the chance to hop in a simulator and experience flying a

Indian Army officers Mrinal Kumar and Ankit Sharma meet Australian Army Captain Jason Greenwall at the General Rawat India-Australia Young Officer Exchange Program. Photos by Lieutenant Stephen Hunter.

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Inaugural India exchange a success

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 788 Views 1 Comment

The inaugural General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program wrapped up in Delhi on March 14. CAPTION: Indian Army officers

Navy personnel from Helicopter Support Facility and civilian contracted personnel from McDermott Aviation conduct torpedo recoveries at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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US Navy Submarine Command Course conducted in WA

29/03/202303/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1056 Views 0 Comments Submarine, torpedoes

A coordinated effort by sea, air and land helped with the recovery of 17 submarine practice torpedoes during the United

Flight Lieutenant David Murray splits the defence in a desperate dive for the line against ACT Raiders. Story by Squadron Leader Pete Croce.

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A finals win in the final 30 seconds

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 467 Views 0 Comments

Defence Touch broke through for its first championship at the elite National Touch League (NTL) competition at Coffs Harbour from

Director Training Authority - Submarines Captain Richard Lindsey, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to Wendy Jackson for 30 years of service at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Thirty years of evolving submarine service

29/03/202302/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 635 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

When Wendy Jackson first saw the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) near Perth in the early 90s, it was

Head Maritime Sustainment Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen briefs the Cairns-based sustainment workforce during the Plan Galileo roadshow held at HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Story by Annabelle Chalker. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Plan Galileo delivers for the regions

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 406 Views 0 Comments Plan Galileo

Regional Maintenance Centre (RMC) North East celebrated one year of operations in early March, with the new Head Maritime Sustainment

An Australian Army CH-47 Chinook takes off from HMAS Canberra near the coast of Futuna Island to conduct a vertical replenishment during Operation Vanuatu Assist 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Army engineers give remote island a lift

24/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1527 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu

Army engineers from 6th Engineer Support Regiment (6ESR) will spend several days on Vanuatu’s remote island of Futuna to help

This year's Office for Defence Industry Support forums will begin in Melbourne and Perth in coming weeks.

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So you want to be an ADF supplier

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3153 Views 0 Comments Office for Defence Industry Support (ODIS)

Australian businesses will have the chance to learn more about becoming a Defence provider when the Office for Defence Industry

HMAS Choules' flight deck marshaller directs an MH-60R helicopter to the flight deck. Story by Petty Officer Helen Frank. Photo by Able Seaman jasmine Moody.

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HMAS Choules sets sail to renew flight quals

24/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 970 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk

After an extended maintenance period of more than 12 months, HMAS Choules has now set sail to renew its authority

Ten of the newest prospective submariners conduct a realistic job preview with the Submarine Recruiting, Mentoring and Development Team at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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Submariners excited by sea of opportunity

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 715 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, future submarine program, HMAS Stirling

On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.

Seaman Clearance Diver Finn Bentley from HMAS Yarra assists civilian mariners lodged on a reef near Murray's Beach, Jervis Bay. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

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Navy’s rapid response to distressed civilians

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 782 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diver, HMAS Yarra, MV Sycamore

Navy ships have provided prompt assistance to two separate civilian vessels in distress in less than four hours. CAPTION: Seaman

From left, information warfare officers Lieutenant Jordan Roney, Captain Andrew Macalister and Sub-Lieutenant Jacqui Meacle celebrate the work group’s first anniversary as a primary qualification. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Primed for the cyber frontline

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 924 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman, Information Warfare Officer (IWO)

One year on from its establishment, the Information Warfare Officer (IWO) work group is maturing rapidly and growing. CAPTION: From

An Australian Army hydrographic vessel, from Littoral Riverine Survey Squadron, is hoisted into the water in Temotu Province, Solomon Islands. Story by Flight Lieutenant Lily Lancaster. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Surveying for the Solomons

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 588 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Guardian-class, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands

On a remote island in the east of Solomon Islands, a team of specialist surveyors collected data that will help