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Students from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty wade out in the water as part of training in Tasmania.

The cutting edge of autonomous technology

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 968 Views 0 Comments Australian Maritime College, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)

The latest graduation of Navy’s Autonomous Maritime Systems Course marked an important milestone in preparing naval personnel to deliver future-focused

Soldiers fire a Javelin weapon system during the Direct Fire Support Weapons course. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photo by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

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Soldiers sharpen firepower skills

29/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1070 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 2nd (Australia) Division, 9th Brigade, Cultana

Soldiers from across the 2nd (Australian) Division completed the direct fire support weapons training course at Cultana Training Area in

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane tour the South West Regional Maintenance Center in San Diego in the US, as part of a scheduled maintenance period to upgrade the ship’s systems. Story by Marie Davies. Photos by Petty Officer Andrew Coleman.

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Aussie marine engineers check out USN 3D technologies

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1526 Views 0 Comments Brisbane, US Navy

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane toured the South West Regional Maintenance Centre (SWRMC) in San Diego, United States, as part

Air Force Chef Corporal Brent Devetak prepares meals for locals at Kununurra during Exercise Kummundoo 24. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Yuen Dieu.

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Nourishing others, one meal at a time

25/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1143 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kummundoo, Indigenous

In the heart of the Kimberley, a proud Darkinjung man and dedicated Air Force chef stirs a large pot of

An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft drops a bomb at the Townsville Field Training Area as part of the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course live-fire serials during Exercise Black Dagger 2024. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

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Exercise Black Dagger 24 right on target

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4313 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Black Dagger, F/A-18F Super Hornet, JTAC, No. 1 Squadron, No. 4 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Townsville

Royal Australian Air Force personnel called in weapons strikes from air combat aircraft and artillery units during Exercise Black Dagger

Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Air Force General Surgeon Squadron Leader Peter Yuide from 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron discusses treatment options with Steve, a local patient in the Katherine Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force

Surgical exercise builds connections in the NT

25/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1095 Views 0 Comments Health Services Wing, No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron

Royal Australian Air Force medical personnel from Health Services Wing conducted a joint surgical exercise at Katherine Hospital this month.

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Watson appreciates a painting of the 9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Vietnam with Veteran Dan Penman, right, at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.

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Important picture of courage and sacrifice

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1115 Views 1 Comment 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Vietnam War

Coinciding with its 50th anniversary, 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (8/9RAR) has acquired the Bunker Assault painting, which marks

Air Force flew hot air balloons above Mount Panorama for the 2024 Bathurst Repco 1000 Supercars event. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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Panorama from a different perspective

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 891 Views 0 Comments Bathurst 1000

While the RAAF’s supersonic jets can travel at top speeds of more than 2000km/h, something ‘a little slower’ was needed

The family of the late Colin Dudley, a World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, receive the Henry Hering Art and Architecture Award on his behalf during a ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Aircraftwoman Halley Van Essen.

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Aussie veteran’s family accept US architecture award

24/10/202430/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1193 Views 0 Comments Bomber Command, RAAF Edinburgh, WWII

The daughter of World War II Bomber Command veteran Colin Dudley has received the prestigious Henry Hering Art and Architecture

HMAS Sydney conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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HMAS Sydney charts course for Australia

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1830 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney will return home on October 24 after a busy four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.

King Charles III inspects Australia's Federation Guard at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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ADF’s command performances for royal visit

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1227 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, King Charles III

The ADF has supported the visit to Australia by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, performing duties in

Head of Air Force Capability Air Vice-Marshal Wendy Blyth presents Flying Officer Alberta Redgrove with the Eagle Trophy at the annual Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy presentation dinner in Canberra, ACT. Story by John Noble. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Paris Rigney.

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Rolls-Royce Eagle Trophy for pursuit of engineering excellence

24/10/202427/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 717 Views 0 Comments No. 75 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

A young flying officer has become the first female to win one of Royal Australian Air Force’s most prestigious awards

HMAS Sydney fires Royal Australian Navy’s first Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Australia buys $7billion of Standard Missiles

22/10/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1490 Views 2 Comments Standard Missile 6, Standard Missile-3

The government today announced a $7billion agreement with the United States to acquire Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC)

Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire rehearsals during Exercise Southern Tiger at Cultana Field Training Area, South Australia. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Corporal Cameron Pegg.

Australian Army News

Diggers host Malaysian counterparts

22/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1112 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 3rd Health Battalion, 4th Mechanised Brigade, 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Southern Tiger, Royal Malaysian Army

Australian and Malaysian personnel deepened old bonds in September on Exercise Southern Tiger. CAPTION: Australian and Malaysian Army soldiers conduct dry-fire