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Members of the public line up to receive a tour onboard the C-27J Spartan during the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, Victoria. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Open day attracts thousands of locals

06/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Point Cook

More than 2000 locals were delighted to see Defence capabilities on display, showcasing Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army

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A Joint Strike Missile (orange) loaded in an internal weapon's bay of a US Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during test and evaluation trials. Image supplied by Kongsberg to the ADF for distribution to media.

Joint Strike Missile acquisition expedited

05/09/202406/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2013 Views 0 Comments Kongsberg

The government is further accelerating Australia’s long-range strike capability through the acquisition of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) beginning next

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Royal Australian Air Force No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail takes off at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, United States. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

News Royal Australian Air Force

New mega 737 maintenance and modification facility in SA

05/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2122 Views 0 Comments

Work has begun on building a giant four-bay aircraft hangar in northern Adelaide to facilitate the specialist maintenance of the

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100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft flies over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre in Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kristi Adam. Photo by Aaron Turvey.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Canberra bomber soars in Queensland skies

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1838 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Crew of the 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a display above the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans’

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Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Luke Handley looks out from the bridge wing as HMAS Sydney takes part in a man-overboard exercise. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Challenging man-overboard drill proves ship readiness

03/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1651 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

While on deployment, HMAS Sydney’s crew completed challenging night-time man-overboard drills using their on board dummy, ‘Oscar’. CAPTION: Able Seaman Boatswain’s

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Sergeant Vicky Stanford is presented with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Medal by Force Commander MFO Major General Michael Garraway during a ceremony at the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Story by Captain Ewy De Guzman and Lieutenant Jake Rowe. Photos by Sergeant Asela.

Australian Army Middle East News

Friendships a highlight of Sinai deployment

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1548 Views 0 Comments Egypt, MFO

The latest contingent of ADF personnel to support the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) returned home in late July following

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Private Riley Mayne and military police dog Deek prepare to apprehend a decoy during the Military Working Dog Handler Basic Course. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

ADF People Australian Army

Dux praises his canine companion

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1655 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Police Dog, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley

In just four months, Private Riley Mayne and MPD Deek developed a bond most dog lovers can only dream of.

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Commanding Officer HMAS Harman Commander Glyn Hunter presents Legacy Club of Queanbeyan-Eden-Monaro president Suzanne McInnes with a cheque during a morning tea at the Legacy Club of Queanbeyan-Eden-Monaro, NSW. Photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

A supportive hand for those in need

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1111 Views 0 Comments HMAS Harman, Legacy Week

When her father returned from the Second World War, Suzanne McInnes helped him sell Legacy badges to raise funds for

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Aviators from 1 Squadron, Flight Lieutenants Nick and Slade, with a F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley prepare for their flying display. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo byCorporal Brett Sherriff.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force Videos

From spectators to Riverfire stars

03/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2787 Views 0 Comments F/A-18F Super Hornet, No. 1 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Riverfire

Two aviators who grew up in south-east Queensland fulfilled childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s most iconic event – Riverfire

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Midshipman Xavier Ryan takes a bearing fix in one of the new bridge simulators located at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Darwin. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Bridge simulators boost training in the north

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1148 Views 0 Comments Arafura-class, Darwin NT

Navy’s patrol boat force will be better prepared for protecting Australia’s northern advances thanks to two new bridge simulators implemented

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Captain Brett Westcott and members of the catafalque party attend the anniversary memorial service for the sinking of HMAS Canberra 1. Story. by Lieutenant Angela Faulkner.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

Battle of Savo Island service honours courage and sacrifice

30/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1559 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra (I), Royal Navy, US Navy, WWII

On August 9, 1942, HMAS Canberra I was hit 24 times in less than two minutes, resulting in the loss

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Leading Aircraftman Ryan Anderson, a ground support equipment technician in the mechanical equipment operations maintenance section workshop at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Felicity Abraham. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Maintaining fast jets at Amberley

30/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1628 Views 0 Comments No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Knowing how to service and maintain all types of equipment on an airfield is just part of the job for

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Leading Seaman Aviation Technician Airframe Prudence Harper, of 808 Squadron, conducts a flying exercise with HMAS Perth’s MH-60R aircraft 'Siren' during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

‘Siren’ of the seas joins Perth off Darwin

30/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1804 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Perth, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 808 Squadron, Regional Presence Deployment

When HMAS Perth departed Darwin recently for a regional presence deployment, the siren heard was not from a local emergency

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Leading Aircraftman Brandan Preston-Laws, left, and Aircraftman Luke Hasemann, of 23 Squadron, move equipment around while testing the Apex 2 exoskeleton at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology

New exosuit helps lighten the load

30/08/202430/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1783 Views 0 Comments Apex 2 exoskeleton, Combat Support Group (CSG), No. 23 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Once the stuff of sci-fi films and military prototypes, exosuits have arrived in Air Force for personnel in roles that

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Army anaesthetist Major Timothy Charles from the 2nd Health Brigade participates in a simulated mass-casualty scenario in the surgical bay at the Role 2 Basic medical treatment facility during Exercise Predator's Run at the Bradshaw Field Training Area. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

ADF People Australian Army Health and Wellbeing

The person standing between patient and pain

28/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1446 Views 1 Comment 2nd Health Brigade, Exercise Predator’s Run

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Sergeant Alan Rowell with the conference table he made for the Chief of Army through the Holsworthy MakerSpace. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Making a space for manufacturing

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1612 Views 0 Comments 3d Printer, Holsworthy Barracks, MakerSpace

Fox Rowell’s husband used to finish each year feeling the pressures of military life and talking about discharging. CAPTION: Sergeant Alan

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond (far left) and the Director General of the Australian Submarine Agency, Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead (far right), with Australia's first Navy officers to graduate from the Royal Navy's Nuclear Reactor Course. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photos by LPhot Edward Jones.

News Royal Australian Navy UK

Nuclear-powered sub training on track

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2385 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines

AUKUS has taken another significant step forward with the graduation of three Royal Australian Navy officers from the Royal Navy’s

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ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Image specialist makes AI aircraft ID breakthrough

28/08/202403/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1641 Views 0 Comments Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Thanks to an image specialist’s out-of-the-box thinking, searching for pictures of aircraft could soon be a whole lot easier. CAPTION: Air

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Army Captain Blake Parbery holds his grandfather Gordon Wells' service medals, outside Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Peter Nugent.

Australian Army History News Overseas

Exercise continues support of South Korea

28/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1759 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield, Gallipoli Barracks, Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division, Kapyong, Korean War

Members of Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division travelled to South Korea in August for Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield for the next

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HMAS Broome enters Darwin harbour for the last time prior decommissioning at Darwin, NT. Story bib Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Williamson. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Broome’s final port call

28/08/202431/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1774 Views 1 Comment Armidale-class patrol boat, decommissioning, HMAS Broome

For its final voyage, HMAS Broome conducted one last port visit to its namesake town in Western Australia ahead of its

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