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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.

Surveying for the Solomons

22/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2278 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

ICC Level 1 coaches course participants being led through best practice coaching techniques with Cathryn Fitzpatrick; former Australian Women's player. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Major T Purton.

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Tournament more about relationships than cricket

21/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4239 Views 0 Comments cricket

Before ADF and NZDF cricketers took to the pitch for the inaugural T20 cricket tournament against the Pacific Islands from

Members of Australian Clearance Diving Team One conduct a salvage diving operation in Port Vila Harbour during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Able Seaman Michaela Bennett.

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Navy divers refloat Vanuatu fisheries boat

17/03/202319/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1785 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Navy Clearance Diving Team One, Vanuatu

Royal Australian Navy clearance divers have helped the Vanuatu Fisheries Department (VFD) salvage one of their small boats, which sunk

From left, Leading Seaman Sevanna Tansey, Vanuatu Police Maritime Senior Inspector and Executive Officer Gary Aru and Able Seaman Sean Davies stand by the well deck of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Vanuatu Policeman ready for landing

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1898 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu Police Force

A member of the Vanuatu Police Force has taken advantage of HMAS Canberra’s presence in his country, taking part in

HMAS Perth conducts a replenishment at sea with Indian Navy Ship Jyoti during Exercise La Perouse. All photos by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Fuelling excitement for first timers on France exercise

17/03/202319/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4227 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth

HMAS Perth joined five other nations for a French Navy-led exercise in the Bay of Bengal, exercising coordination of ships

The graduates of the third and fourth intakes of the Defence Industry Pathways Program at their graduation event on March 8. Story by Phillip Morton.

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Pipeline of skills for industry partners

17/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1155 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP)

The Defence Industry Pathways Program’s (DIPP) third and fourth intakes have freshly graduated, and participants are already succeeding with new

Greg Willie, co-leader of logistics and procurement under the National Health Emergency Operation Committee, and Lieutenant Donna Miller organise goods and cargo on board HMAS Canberra in support of Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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ADF delivers vital medical supplies around Vanuatu

17/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1557 Views 0 Comments CH-47F Chinook, HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu

Australian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters embarked on HMAS Canberra are supporting the Vanuatu Ministry of Health with delivering vital medical supplies

Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile during a flight test in 2002. US Navy photo.

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Australia buying Tomahawk cruise missiles

17/03/202311/01/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2115 Views 1 Comment Tomahawk

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of

HMAS Perth III crew gathered on the flight deck to commemorate the losses of Perth I and USS Houston in 1942. Story by Lieutenant Commander Matthew Paes. Photo courtesy HMAS Perth III.

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HMAS Perth III remembers Perth I in Sunda Strait

15/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2201 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, WWII

Sailing through the Sunda Strait between border protection operations, the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth III paid homage to sailors from HMAS

The Prime Minister of Vanuatu Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau Ma’aukora, centre, signs the welcome book during a tour of HMAS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Vanuatu PM visits HMAS Canberra

15/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1402 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu

Shortly after HMAS Canberra arrived in Port Vila, the Prime Minister of Vanuatu Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau Ma’aukora received a tour

The fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat, the future ADV Cape Woolamai, after being launched at Henderson, WA. Story by Phillip Morton. Photo Courtesy of Austal.

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Fifth new patrol boat hits the water

15/03/202316/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2079 Views 0 Comments ADV Cape Woolamai, Cape-class Patrol Boat

Defence’s fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat (CCPB) has been launched in Henderson, Western Australia, bringing Australia a step closer to

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AUKUS – Defence Industries Minister radio interviews

15/03/202315/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2823 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, SSN

Following the AUKUS announcement in the United States on 14 March (Australian time), Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy did a

Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.

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Australia’s nuclear-submarine plan details announced

14/03/202314/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4440 Views 5 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines, SSN

In September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a new security partnership – AUKUS – the

Duncan and Hudson Mennitz present the ensign from HMAS Arunta I to Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta II Commander Jason McBain. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

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A piece of history returned to rightful home

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2214 Views 1 Comment HMAS Arunta, White Ensign, WWII

HMAS Arunta II received an unusual gift when the HMAS Arunta I’s white ensign was presented to the ship while

An Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile launches from HMAS Toowoomba during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

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HMAS Toowoomba fighting fit after upgrade

10/03/202322/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1970 Views 0 Comments Evolved Sea Sparrow, HMAS Toowoomba

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba achieved a key milestone in explosive fashion while undergoing training off the coast of Western Australia. CAPTION:

HMAS Hobart’s rigid-hulled inflatable boat team rescues mariners from MY Vivierae II off the coast of northern Australia. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

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Navy rescues stranded mariners near Indonesia

10/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2184 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

The ship’s company of destroyer HMAS Hobart rescued six mariners from a 30-metre motor yacht near West Papua on 6

Lieutenant Commander Luke Marconi of HMAS Canberra shows damage control equipment to members of the public at HMAS Kuttabul's Open Day during Navy Week. Private Nicholas Marquis. Photos by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

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Fleet Base East welcomed Navy Week crowds

10/03/202310/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1433 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul

Cowper Wharf Roadway could have been mistaken for the entry to a Harry Styles concert, as a flood of people

Defence industry partner JFD's LR5 rescue vessel is retrieved by rescue gear ship Stoker during Exercise Black Carillon off the coast of Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. All photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Teamwork key to submarine rescue exercise

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4758 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Carillon, Submarine abandonment escape and rescue (SAER) system

Navy’s submarine abandonment, escape and rescue (SAER) system was certified for another year as part of the annual Exercise Black

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a ‘Ulukalala, of Tonga, right, with current student Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi at the Australian Defence College, Canberra. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Royal visit to Australian Defence College

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1839 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence College, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, Royal Military College

The last time Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi of His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga rubbed shoulders with royalty, he was commanding

Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1525 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual