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HMAS Anzac (right) sails in company with USS Chung-Hoon through the South China Sea during a regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

A rendezvous at sea – and above it

24/05/202324/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1874 Views 0 Comments HMAS Anzac

HMAS Anzac recently rendezvoused with US Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, sailing in company and conducting flying operations in the South

HMAS Toowoomba transits calm seas during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

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HMAS Toowoomba’s mileage is out of this world

23/05/202323/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2493 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba has completed half a million sea miles since she was commissioned – equivalent to a trip to the

Leading Seaman Cory Duggan gives a tour to Singapore Navy personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba. Photos: Able Seaman Ashlee Ritz.

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HMAS Toowoomba opens to visitors in Singapore

22/05/202322/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1712 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba played host in Singapore, welcoming international guests on board for warship tours and Australian culinary delights. CAPTION: Leading

Lieutenant Cody Sinclair instructs Roger Campbell, a winner of the Variety flight simulator experience at 723 Squadron HMAS Albatross. Photo by Petty Officer Kayla Jackson.

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Raffle winners fly Navy simulator and tour unit

21/05/202321/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1634 Views 0 Comments

Four members of the public had the chance to experience what it’s like to be a Navy pilot, thanks to

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Jake Buchanan talks through training objectives during combined operations planning on Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 in Malaysia. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Five nations working to one goal

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1500 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield – an annual military exercise between the five nations in the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) –

HMAS Anzac conducts a light-line transfer with Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir during Exercise Bersama Shield 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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HMAS Anzac skills tested in multiple domains

17/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2391 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Conducting a joint, combined exercise across land, air and maritime domains involves skilled operators and complex technology. CAPTION: HMAS Anzac

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Christopher Smith salutes after laying a wreath during the HMAS Westralia 25th year Memorial Service at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

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Tragic fire on HMAS Westralia remembered 25 years on

10/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3209 Views 0 Comments HMAS Westralia

The heroic actions of the crew on board HMAS Westralia 25 years ago were remembered at a memorial service at

HMAS Anzac's Lieutenant Christopher Colalillo takes ranges during Officer of the Watch Manoeuvres with Republic of Singapore Navy RSS Vigliance (centre) Royal Malaysian Navy KD Lekir (right) and KD Gempita (left) during Exercise Bersama Shield 23. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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Exercise Bersama Shield 2023 underway

07/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3178 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield

Exercise Bersama Shield, the maritime element of the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA), began in seas off Malaysia recently. CAPTION:

An MH-60R helicopter fires a laser-guided rocket off the NSW south coast during Exercise Tigerfish 2023. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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Choppers hone sub-hunting skills

05/05/202305/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1464 Views 0 Comments Exercise Tigerfish, MH-60R Seahawk

Navy’s anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters provided valuable training for aircrew and maintainers during Exercise Tigerfish. CAPTION: An MH-60R helicopter

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New anti-ship missile protection for Aussie ships

05/05/202305/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2948 Views 0 Comments MASS, Rheinmetall

The Australian government has committed $180million over the next five years to modernise the anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal

Midshipman Jin You takes ranges to ADV Cape Naturaliste from HMAS Broome during officer-of-the-watch training. Photo by Able Seaman Elise Cowley.

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Mastering nerve-wracking naval manoeuvres

05/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1348 Views 0 Comments

Junior Navy officers had the chance to apply their ship-handling training in the Timor Sea while deployed on Operation Resolute.

HMAS Perth returns home to Fleet Base West after a three-month deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Brad Firin.

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HMAS Perth home from three-month deployment

03/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1892 Views 0 Comments Exercise La Perouse

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Perth has returned home to a warm welcome from family and friends after three months

Executive Officer of HMAS Perth Lieutenant Commander Grant Hamilton (centre) talks to US Navy officers from USS Charleston during their visit to HMAS Perth alongside Sembawang, Singapore. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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HMAS Perth hosts friends in Singapore

02/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1373 Views 0 Comments Exercise La Perouse

HMAS Perth recently hosted military counterparts while in Singapore after completing Exercise La Perouse in the Bay of Bengal. CAPTION:

A Royal Australian Air Force officer trainee takes part in the field phase of the officer training course at Dutson Air Weapons Rangel, East Sale. Photo by Private Nicholas Marquis.

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Major changes to RAAF officer training

30/04/202330/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 26551 Views 3 Comments 1RTU, Officer Training School (OTS)

As an air-raid siren rings out and a simulated grenade explodes, officer trainees open fire to defend an imitation air

Commander US 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander-in-Chief of Self-Defense Fleet Vice Admiral Saito Akira, Royal Australian Navy Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith and Commander Republic of Korea Fleet Vice Admiral Kim Myung-soo are greeted for a shipboard tour at the 2023 Fleet Commanders’ Roundtable Discussion hosted aboard ROKS Hansando in Busan, Republic of Korea. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III.

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Fleet commanders’ annual roundtable meeting

30/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2556 Views 0 Comments

Australia’s Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Chris Smith recently joined navy leaders from Japan, South Korea and the United States in

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond salutes to the The Last Post during an Anzac Round NRL game at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Rabbitohs celebrate Navy submariners

29/04/202329/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1813 Views 2 Comments ANZAC Day 2023

The South Sydney Rabbitohs celebrated Navy submariners in an Anzac Round NRL match by wearing a submarine-themed jersey and hosting

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Maritime survey experts exercise in New Zealand

18/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2146 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Navy Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit (MGWU) took part in a Royal New Zealand Navy-led exercise providing both

Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey, left, and Mr Keith Payne VC stand in the Military Museum at Comet Bay College in Secret Harbour, WA. Story by Peta Magorian.

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Anzacs reach next generation through new app

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2913 Views 0 Comments ANZAC XR, Keith Payne VC

Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey was humbled to be featured alongside a VC recipient in an extended reality app that immerses

Able Seaman Kevin Tran uses the virtual reality damage control system on board HMAS Brisbane at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Meg Van Lohuizen. Photo by Able Seaman Allanson.

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Navy tries virtual firefighting training system

14/04/202317/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2011 Views 0 Comments defence innovation, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Royal Australian Navy has trialled a new firefighting training system that uses a combination of virtual and augmented reality.

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

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

10/04/202310/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3404 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