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The bridge of ADV Cape Otway. Photo by Norman Long.

CONTACT fan tours ADV Cape Otway

02/03/202305/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1815 Views 0 Comments Cape-class Patrol Boat

A CONTACT fan visited HMAS Cairns on a recent open day and very kindly sent us the attached photos of

A Navy clearance diver conducts a suspected unexploded ordnance exercise as part of the team’s deployment workups at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Clearance Diving Team Four sharpens skills

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1797 Views 0 Comments Australian Clearance Diving Team Four (AUSCDT Four), HMAS Stirling

Australian Clearance Diving Team Four (AUSCDT Four) rolled out a new phase of workups under the vigilant eye of the

Leading Seaman Avation Support Alyssa Clark marshalls a US Army AH-64E Apache on the deck of HMAS Canberra while the ship is alongside at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story and photos by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

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AH-64E Apache visits HMAS Canberra in Sydney

01/03/202301/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2373 Views 0 Comments AH-64 Apache, Avalon Airshow, Aviation Command, Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra

A visiting US Army AH-64E Apache stopped by to say “howdy” to HMAS Canberra in Sydney last week, taking the opportunity

HMAS Brisbane is one of the Hobart-class destroyers in the fleet. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

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Five-year anniversary of Australian Aegis operations

01/03/202328/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1728 Views 0 Comments Aegis, Hobart-class

Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand congratulates the Royal Australian Navy on achieving five years of operations for the Aegis

ADV Cape Naturaliste departs Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer. Photo by Petty Officer by Craig Walton.

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New vessel on the home stretch

27/02/202305/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2026 Views 0 Comments ADV Cape Naturaliste, Evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB)

After five months in Western Australia preparing for service, the close-nit crew of Australian Defence Vessel ADV Cape Naturaliste has set

Musicians from Royal Australian Navy Bands Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne combine to perform in Hobart. Story by Leading Seaman Zola Baldwin. Photo by Richard Jupe.

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Navy brings new sound to old ceremony

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 Views 0 Comments Navy Band

A new note rang out over the time-honoured traditional Navy ceremonial sunset at Tasmania’s Royal Hobart Regatta, marking the debut

Ships ported at Fleet Base East, which will be open to the public on Sunday, February 26. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.

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Navy opens the hatches to Sydney

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3112 Views 3 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Sydney

After a 10-year hiatus, Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community

Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2215 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment, Darwin NT, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Maryborough, No. 75 Squadron, WWII

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on

The Navy Indigenous Performance Group performs at the Chief of Navy reception for the 2013 International Fleet Review held at Sydney Opera House. Story by Lieutenant Commander Michael Henry. Photo by Able Seaman Dove Smithett.

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A decade of the Bungaree performers

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1936 Views 1 Comment Chief of Navy, Indigenous, International Fleet Review (IFR)

In October 2013, as international audiences gathered to celebrate the Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review (IFR), Aboriginal and Torres

Australian Army soldier Private Thomas Marshall, right, from the 3rd Health Battalion, fits a blood pressure cuff to Megan Stifler, Deputy Commissioner Strategic Capability, Fire and Rescue NSW. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

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Employers sample Defence life

17/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 33237 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, BossX International, Rifle Company Butterworth

Selected Australian employers enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience life in the Australian Defence Force Reserves during BossX International 2023.

Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Piggott from Defence Space Command talking with other ADF team members on Exercise Global Sentinel 22 in California. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Royal Australian Navy recruiting for Space Command

15/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2682 Views 0 Comments Defence Space Command

While it heavily relies on satellites, Navy has the smallest representation within Defence Space Command. CAPTION: Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Piggott

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith tests a Defence Force Recruiting virtual reality headset at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.

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Navy life at the touch of a button

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1674 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Defence Force Recruiting, STEM, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Navy is using 360-degree virtual reality (VR) technology to bring its people, ships and submarines to communities around Australia.

Outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Andrew Pepper exchanges the 'weight of command' of DDG39 to new Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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First female to command an Australian destroyer

13/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3924 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

Commander Tina Brown has become the first female officer to heft the ‘weight of command’ on an Australian destroyer. CAPTION:

Flying Officer Kevin Pfitzner, a C-130J pilot with 37SQN at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tegan Smith.

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Base-support services should improve under new contracts

07/02/202308/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2042 Views 0 Comments

Services to Defence bases and establishments around the country are set to improve through the next generation of contracts. FILE

Navy Clearance Diving Team One and NSW Maritime Police conduct diving operations to recover unexploded ordnance off the South Coast of NSW. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Clearance divers remove 500lb bomb from Jervis Bay

03/02/202308/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3311 Views 1 Comment HMAS Creswell, Navy Clearance Diving Team One, UXO

Navy clearance divers have protected a marine park in the Jervis Bay area after removing and disposing of unexploded ordnance

Workers at BAE Systems Maritime Australia use the Hunter digital simulation tool to help optimise the Hunter-class frigate program schedule at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. Story by Emma Taylor.

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Digital shipyard tool boosts program

03/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1294 Views 0 Comments BAE Systems Maritime, Hunter-class frigate

BAE Systems Maritime Australia, who will deliver nine state-of-the-art Hunter-class frigates for Navy, have further enhanced the shipbuilding process by