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Japanese and Australian soldiers fire artillery in Shoalwater Bay Training Area.

Japan fires artillery on Australian soil

01/06/2019 Brian Hartigan 1194 Views 0 Comments

Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.

An 8/9RAR soldier participates in urban operations training with Philippine soldiers at Shoalwater Bay. Photo by Corporal Kennedy of Charlie Company, 8/9RAR.

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7 Brigade busy at Shoalwater Bay

01/06/2019 Brian Hartigan 691 Views 0 Comments

Brisbane-based 7 Brigade has been busy at Shoalwater Bay recently, with a range of exercises designed to keep skills honed

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres views islands of Tuvalu from the ramp of a No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan. Story and photo by Eamon Hamilton.

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UN Secretary-General gets Spartan tour of Pacific isles

31/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 417 Views 0 Comments

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, and other dignitaries, toured the South-West Pacific with the assistance of the Royal Australian

Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Melbourne launches an SM2 missile while holding formation with Republic of Korea Navy guided-missile destroyer ROKS Wang Geon and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Ariake during a live-fire demonstration as part of Pacific Vanguard. Photo by MC2 Taylor DiMartino.

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First Exercise Pacific Vanguard a success

31/05/201901/06/2019 Brian Hartigan 581 Views 0 Comments

The first iteration of Exercise Pacific Vanguard was successfully held off the coast of Guam over the period 22 to

North West Mobile Force soldier Private Corinthian Noketta from the Wallman Community in Turkey Creek radios information to command elements during a patrol activity on Operation Resolute on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Photo by Gunner Shannon Joyce. 24 year-old Private Corinthian joined NORFORCE in 2001 and works as a signaller and coax man on water patrols. Private Corinthian is a Community Dole Project (CDP) participant at home, but wants to get training as a ranger to do more for his land. When Private Corinthian returns from patrol, the first thing he plans to do is roll out his 1980 Falcon Fairmont for a cruise around Katherine. Private Corinthian plays Australian Rules Football for Klarno.

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ADF praised on Indigenous-employment record during Reconciliation Week

31/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 398 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says the Australian Defence Force is continuing to improve its record as

HMAS Ballarat's boarding party conduct a boarding of a suspicious dhow. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Ballarat busts past $billion$ milestone

30/05/201930/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 522 Views 1 Comment

The crew of HMAS Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion* from funding terrorism and other illegal

A dedication ceremony for the Australian Peacekeeping Memorial on Anzac Parade, Canberra. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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International UN Peacekeepers Day

29/05/201929/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 320 Views 0 Comments

Today is International Day of United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers and we are encouraged to recognise those personnel who have contributed

Lance Cpl. Sandoval-Pereyra, US Marine Corps, died after vehicle accident in Australia, 28 May 2019.

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US Marine dead after training accident at Mount Bundey

29/05/201931/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 854 Views 0 Comments

A 21-year-old United States Marine died yesterday from injuries received in a vehicle accident during training in Mount Bundy Training

Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A wins Australian submarine competition.

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New submarine acoustics research funded

28/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 689 Views 0 Comments

Defence has signed a three-year collaboration agreement with universities and industry to develop new acoustic materials that will make Australian

Then Minister for Defence Industry Linda Reynolds talks with WA Governor Kim Beazley and ADF members at a Navy Clearance Diver Trust event in Perth. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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New Defence ministers announced

26/05/201931/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 780 Views 0 Comments

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced his new government today. FILE PHOTO (March 2019): Then Minister for Defence Industry Linda Reynolds

HMAS Ships Parramatta, Newcastle, Canberra and Success in formation during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.

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Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 returns home

26/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 956 Views 0 Comments

Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) Joint Task Force has returned to Australia following a three-month regional-engagement mission to South and

HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle sail in company during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019. Photo by Leading Seaman Christopher Szumlanski.

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Task Force visits Indonesia

20/05/201920/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 558 Views 0 Comments

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 Joint Task Force has begun its engagement program in Indonesia during the final port visits before

Leading Seaman Christy-Lee Doyle guides an MRH-60R Helicopter onto the flight deck of HMAS Toowoomba during unit readiness training. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Byrne.

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First Australian, French, Japanese and US maritime ex

18/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 794 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba

Naval vessels from Australia, France, Japan and the United States are set to commence the first iteration of the French-led

Australian Army soldiers from 1RAR fire an 84mm Carl-Gustaf weapon at High Range Training Area near Townsville. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

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NIOA starts 84mm production at Benalla

15/05/201915/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 997 Views 0 Comments

NIOA announced today that it has commenced operations at the Commonwealth-owned munitions facility at Benalla. FILE PHOTO: Soldiers from 1RAR

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HMAS Ballarat destroys another 2.6 tonne of drugs

13/05/201917/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 897 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has intercepted another 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs while conducting a patrol in international

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Australia deploying armistice observers to Korean border

13/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 712 Views 0 Comments

Following a request from the United Nations Command, the Australian Defence Force has deployed a small number of military personnel

Boilermaker Kane Ramsay and Document Editor Lauren Pitman prepare to assist Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan to lay a traditional coin under the keel of the future HMAS Arafura. Photo supplied by ASC.

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Official keel-laying ceremony for first Arafura class

10/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 935 Views 0 Comments

The first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel reached a significant milestone today with a ceremonial keel laying ceremony at the Osborne

An Australian Army M1 Abrams tank fires its 120mm gun during a combined-arms live-fire activity as part of Exercise Chong Ju 2019 at Puckapunyal Military Training Area, Victoria. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.

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Army demos firepower at Chong Ju 2019

09/05/201909/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 957 Views 1 Comment

A fighting force of tanks, helicopters, armoured reconnaissance vehicles and infantry soldiers showcased Australian Army’s combined-arms capabilities during a live-fire

HMA Ships Newcastle and Canberra underway during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019. (cropped) Photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Aussie ships visit Vietnam

07/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 593 Views 0 Comments

The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19) Joint Task Force is continuing its international engagement activities with the arrival of two ships

A sailor on HMAS Gascoyne throws a line to a Funafuti wharf worker as the ship pulls alongside in Tuvalu during a south-west-Pacific-engagement tour. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Gascoyne farewells south-Pacific hosts after month of hospitality

07/05/2019 Brian Hartigan 301 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Gascoyne has farewelled Tonga and Tuvalu following a month-long deployment to the Southwest Pacific region. CAPTION: A sailor on