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Defence Force Recruiting candidates with Navy personnel on board HMAS Gascoyne during a cruise around Sydney Harbour as part of the Sea Power 2022 conference program. Story by Angus Pagett.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney Harbour cruise on Navy minehunter inspires future leaders

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1892 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, HMAS Gascoyne, Huon-class Minehunter, Sea Power 2022

Navy candidates from across Sydney and Wollongong were on the hunt for careers as maritime warfare officers this week as

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HMAS Hobart in the Captain Cook Graving Dock, Garden Island, in 2019. A new approach to sustaining the fleet was launched at the Sea Power 2022 conference. Story by Claudia Henry. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.
News Royal Australian Navy 

New maintenance model returns ships to water faster

13/05/202216/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2704 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, Sea Power 2022

Defence’s new approach to sustaining the Navy’s growing fleet was officially launched at the Sea Power 2022. CAPTION: HMAS Hobart

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Nursing officers conduct a collective training simulation activity at HMAS Penguin in Sydney. Story by Ayesha Inoon. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Work of nurses celebrated

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1942 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, International Nurses Day, Service Nurses

Today is International Nurses Day and Defence is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of its nursing workforce, both serving and civilian.

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Ships from various nations sail in formation during Exercise Kakadu 2018. This year's iteration is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Navy in its history. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.
Asia News Royal Australian Navy 

Discussing Exercise Kakadu ahead of biggest year yet

13/05/202213/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2177 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Thai Navy, Sea Power 2022

This year’s Exercise Kakadu is expected to be the largest international maritime engagement activity hosted by the Royal Australian Navy

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Able Seaman Hamish Scott demonstrates HMAS Sydney's marine technical console to Madeleine Devitt during the Indo Pacific 2022 conference in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Tour of Navy destroyer excites potential recruits

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1738 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, HMAS Sydney, Sea Power 2022

Fifteen Australians interested in careers in the Navy learned more about the fleet’s newest air warfare destroyer, HMAS Sydney, as

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Australian Navy Cadet instructor Lieutenant AJ Hughes instructs Cadet Seaman Charlee Bell with driving a Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat. Photo by Sam Thies.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADF Cadets want you! Call for adult volunteers

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2185 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Australian Army Cadets, Australian Navy Cadets

The Australian Defence Force  is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the Navy,

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan meets with representatives from Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace at the Indo Pacific 2022 conference in Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

INDO PACIFIC 2022 hailed BIG success

12/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1616 Views 0 Comments

The INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition has featured the largest exhibitor turnout in the event’s 20-year history – believed to

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Military personnel from Singapore, Canada, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Japan, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America at Session 2 of the Sea Power conference in Sydney. Story by Natalie Staples. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sea Power: Nations share common vision on Indo-Pacific security

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1877 Views 0 Comments Sea Power 2022

Maritime leaders from nine nations joined Australia’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, at the Indo-Pacific Sea Power 2022

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Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, opens the Sea Power conference. Story by Lieutenant Commander Anthony White. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Sea Power: Defence leaders say collaboration important for Indo-Pacific prosperity

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1594 Views 0 Comments Sea Power 2022

Australia’s Defence leaders opened the Sea Power 2022 conference in Sydney on May 10, by outlining the importance of working

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HMAS Parramatta’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter winches the patient from the deck of Sea Angel bulk carrier. Photo courtesy of AMSA
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy helicopter in emergency evacuation at sea

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2019 Views 0 Comments HMAS Parramatta, MH-60R Seahawk

Royal Australian Navy safely evacuated an unwell merchant mariner from the bulk carrier Sea Angel on May 2, about 200 nautical

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News Royal Australian Navy 

Defence industry enthusiastically welcomed return of in-person business at INDO PACIFIC 2022 day 1

11/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1620 Views 0 Comments

INDO PACIFIC 2022 International Maritime Exposition at Darlin Harbour, Sydney, had a hum of anticipation yesterday as the floor opened

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News Royal Australian Navy 

Indo Pacific 2022 and SeaPower Conference begin

10/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2179 Views 0 Comments

A record number of Defence industry businesses and international naval delegations will participate in the Indo Pacific 2022 International Maritime

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A single MH-60 Romeo helicopter (photo digitally altered) conducts a running take during first-of-class flight trials onboard HMAS Adelaide. Photo by Able Seaman Jarrod Mulvahill.
News Royal Australian Navy 

13 new MH-60R ‘Romeo’ Seahawks for Navy

10/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3109 Views 2 Comments

Prime Minister Scott Morrison was at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, NSW, yesterday to announce the purchase of 13 new MH-60R Seahawk

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Personnel from HMAS Maitland line the upper decks to start the decommissioning ceremony at Larraykeyah Defence Precinct in Darwin on Thursday, 28 April 2022. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Corporal Rodrigo Villablanca.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Service ends for ‘Invincible 88’ HMAS Maitland

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2175 Views 0 Comments Darwin, decommissioning, HMAS Maitland, Larraykeyah Defence Precinct

HMAS Maitland has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her home port of Darwin on April 28. CAPTION:

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HMAS Supply conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Sydney, off the east coast of Australia. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Supply critical to keeping ships at sea

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1880 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply

It is crucial for ships to be at sea and just as important to keep them there. CAPTION: HMAS Supply

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An aerial view of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Watson, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
News Royal Australian Navy 

New school set up to counter modern threats

28/04/202225/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2686 Views 0 Comments HMAS Watson, Maritime Intelligence and Information Warfare School

Navy’s intelligence and information warfare training capability has adapted to face new challenges with the creation of the Maritime Intelligence

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Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman and Able Seaman Mikayla Cocks lay a wreath at Mother’s Memorial, Toowoomba, on behalf of HMAS Toowoomba at the Anzac Day wreath-laying ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman. Photo by Bradley Richardson.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Toowoomba home for Anzac Day

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1887 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, HMAS Toowoomba

Sailors and officers of the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (II) have commemorated Anzac Day in the ship’s namesake city of Toowoomba

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HMAS Ararat rafted alongside ADV Ocean Protector for refuelling at Christmas Island. Story by Sub Lieutenant Melanie Stevens.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Ararat trains with Ocean Protector

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2541 Views 0 Comments ADV Ocean Protector, Armidale-class patrol boat, Christmas Island, HMAS Ararat

The crew of HMAS Ararat recently conducted interoperability activities with Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector while deployed near the

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HMAS Glenelg crew members at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands' community Anzac Day dawn service, with Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Federal Police personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Alexander Finnis.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Glenelg crew stepped ashore for remote commemoration

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2018 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, HMAS Glenelg

The crew of HMAS Glenelg commemorated Anzac Day at one of the most remote and distant parts of Australia – the

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AE2 with her crew on board shortly after commissioning in 1914.
Asia History News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

How Defence scientists gave a voice to the ‘silent Anzac’

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1854 Views 0 Comments DSTO, Gallipoli, Submarine, Turkey, WWI

Petty Officer Henry Kindler recalls the sad ending to Australia’s first attempt to establish a submarine service. CAPTION: AE2 with

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