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Cyber health is now an integral part of sea worthiness – the Navy’s cyber hygiene is of a high standard and in line with current levels of required security. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Cyber awareness at sea

15/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1594 Views 0 Comments cyber warfare

In a shooting war at sea, the last thing someone might think about is cyber health, but with the way

One of Australia's most decorated military nurses, Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, has been immortalised in bronze at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Melinda Hoare.

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‘Essential contribution’ of nurses recognised

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1662 Views 0 Comments AWM, International Nurses Day, Vivian Bullwinkel

In recognition of International Nurses Day (May 12), the Australian Defence Force’s senior health leaders have paid tribute to the

Scientists from La Trobe University calibrate motion-capture cameras during a marksmanship training trial at Enoggera Barracks, Brisbane. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Weapons ‘Fitbit’ gets a run to improve accuracy

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1458 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 7th Brigade, DSTG, EF88 Austyer rifle, Enoggera Barracks, MantisX training System

A trial is under way to test if dry-firing with a ‘Fitbit for shooting’ can improve soldiers’ live-fire skills. CAPTION: Scientists

Nikki Dohnt, of the Military Police Central Records Office, sorts through archives in Canberra.

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Historical police records used in trend analysis

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1479 Views 0 Comments Military Police Central Records Office

Stolen valour, meal fraud and theft of military equipment are among the archived criminal investigations in the stacks of boxes

Australian Army soldiers explore the waters of Tulamben, Bali, during Exercise Lions Dive. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Captain Matthew Eden.

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Soldiers dive deep into resilience training

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1457 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Exercise Lions Dive

Soldiers and officers of the 1st Armoured Regiment travelled to Tulamben, Bali, in April on Exercise Lions Dive for resilience

Chief Petty Officer Gavin Stevens has received a Medal of Gallantry for helping to defuse a 200kg bomb in Iraq in 2003. Story by Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna. Photo by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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Bravery on the battlefield commended – Anzac Day

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1308 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, Iraq

This Anzac Day was memorable for Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gavin Stevens, who marched donning his Medal for Gallantry for

Leading Seaman Nicholas Parks said the 3D printer was a welcome addition to HMAS Warramunga. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

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3D printers the key to solutions at sea

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1241 Views 0 Comments 3d Printer, HMAS Warramunga

Together, a 3D printer and an innovative technician have kept even the most troublesome inconveniences at bay for HMAS Warramunga.

Flight Lieutenant Nick Adam, left, Squadron Leader Andrew Marks from 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Captain Alexandra Blecich from 2nd Health Brigade, assist 'Hero', a technical training aid, during a critical care aeromedical evacuation scenario. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photos by Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

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Taking military dog care to great heights

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1338 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Brigade, C-17A Globemaster III, military critical care aeromedical evacuation team (MCAT), Military Working Dogs, No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (3AMES), RAAF Amberley

A military working dog and two handlers lie motionless on stretchers near the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster. CAPTION: Flight Lieutenant Nick

RAAF carpenter Leading Aircraftman Matthew Kunde and a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines plan the fitting of plaster to the roof of a newly constructed classroom at St Augustine School, San Fernando, during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines. Story by Sergeant David Said. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

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Building friendships in the Philippines

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1495 Views 0 Comments Exercise Balikatan, No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron, Philippine Air Force, US Air Force

Royal Australian Air Force tradespeople have worked together with their counterparts from the Philippine Air Force and United States Air

Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro, left, Minister-Counsellor Defence Science and Technology – Washington Darren Sutton, and US Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu at the POST Conference in Hawaii. Story by Emma Thompson.

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Collaborating on the future of Defence

10/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1481 Views 0 Comments Defence Science and Technology Group

Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro has led a delegation to the Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference in Hawaii,

Port Services Darwin members stand by as HMAS Adelaide approaches the newly built Kuru wharf at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, NT. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Big ships berth at new Darwin wharf

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2132 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Coonawarra, LHD

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships has docked at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, for the first time, following the

The Roulettes perform a complex high precision aerial manoeuvre at the West Sale Anzac weekend Air Show. Story by Flight Lieutenant Greg Hinks. Photo by Flying Officer Neive Vinall.

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Air and ground buzz for West Sale locals after ANZAC Day

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, No. 1 Flying Training School (1FTS), No. 100 Squadron, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes

Past, present and future of the Royal Australian Air Force was on show for the Anzac weekend air show at

HMAS Huon personnel march through the streets during a freedom-of-entry march in Huonville, Tasmania. Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photos by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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A special march for Tassie ship

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1186 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Huon

It’s the highest honour a town can give a military unit. And for the crew of HMAS Huon, exercising freedom

Members of the public attend an open day as part of Exercise Centenarie Redimus at Port Hedland, WA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by AC Campbell Latch.

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RAAF celebrates centenary flight with Port Hedland community

08/05/202409/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1633 Views 1 Comment C-27J Spartan, EA-18G Growler, Exercise Centenarie Redimus, No. 6 Squadron

6 Squadron celebrated a milestone in Port Hedland after retracing the footsteps of aviation pioneers who flew the first circumnavigation

Soldiers from the Australian Army's 176 Air Dispatch Squadron work with Air Terminal Company, 3 Singapore Armed Forces Transport Battalion, during a Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 training sortie. Photo by Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

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Singapore Hercules training at RAAF Base Richmond

07/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1746 Views 0 Comments Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)

The Australian Defence Force is supporting the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) as it conducts air mobility training from

Artist rendering of SSN-AUKUS via BAE Systems. UK MoD, Crown copyright.

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Arms-trade regulations to be relaxed for AUKUS

07/05/202407/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1448 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have released proposed changes to national exemptions to remove export controls between

Australian Defence Force special operations force trainees from the ADF School of Special Operations conduct a parachute load-follow jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules into water off Manly, Sydney, NSW. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

Australian Army News

Army parachute training resumes after fatal accident

07/05/202421/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2190 Views 0 Comments

Army parachute training has been authorised to recommence after being paused in March following a fatal accident at RAAF Base

A scientist from La Trobe University checks the readout from a MantisX system attached to a shooter's weapon. Photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

‘Fitbit for weapons’ under trial at Enoggera

07/05/202407/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1829 Views 0 Comments

A trial is underway to test if dry firing with a ‘Fitbit for shooting’ can improve soldiers’ live-fire skills. CAPTION:

HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter “Voodoo” returns to the ship during flying operations on her current deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Aussie helicopter ‘warned off’ by Chinese fighter

06/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1916 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

The Australian government says it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following what they say was an unsafe

Leading Seaman Maritime Personnel Operator Tahlia Lemon recieves a letter of commendation from Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces and Commander US 5th Fleet, US Navy Vice Admiral George Wikoff while deployed on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

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Australian sailor recognised by US Navy

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1464 Views 0 Comments Combined Maritime Forces, Operation Manitou

Deployed on Operation Manitou in Bahrain, Leading Seaman Tahlia Lemon has been recognised by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces