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An Australian Army soldier delivers a Platoon and Company Sergeants Battle Course lesson to Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom during March for Operation Kudu. (Image has been digitally altered for security purposes.) Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News UK 

Reservists enhance Ukrainian soldiers’ survivability

17/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1983 Views 2 Comments 9th Brigade, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Army Reserve, Finnish Contingent, Operation Interflex, Operation Kudu

Four Australian Army Reserves engineers have deployed with the first rotation of Australian Army soldiers delivering leadership training courses to

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The EOS R600 Remote Weapon Station featuring 30mm cannon, coaxial machine gun and four Javelin missiles. Photo supplied.
Australian Sovereign industry USA 

EOS showcases advanced unmanned weapons platform to US Army

16/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2374 Views 1 Comment EOS

Australian’s EOS subsidiary EOS Defense Systems USA recently participated in the US Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4) at the

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Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to lead a section during the Section Commanders Battle Course in Darwin, NT. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Corporal Gregory Scott.
Australian Army News 

5RAR building junior-leader battle skills

12/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1665 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Section Commanders Battle Course (SCBC)

By day or night, an infantry soldier is expected to operate, lead and command. CAPTION: Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal

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Australian Army Public Relations Service's Corporal Andrew Sleeman and Head of Corps Colonel Jason Logue cut the birthday cake at 1st Joint Public Affairs Unit, Canberra, in celebration of the corps' 30th birthday. Story by Major Lily Mulholland. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
ADF People Australian Army 

Army’s youngest corps turns 30

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2126 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Public Relations Service (AAPRS)

The Australian Army Public Relations Service (AAPRS) celebrated its 30th anniversary on March 31. CAPTION: Australian Army Public Relations Service’s Corporal

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The newly renovated dining area of the Larrakeyah junior sailors' and other ranks' mess at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, NT. Story by Leading Seaman Angus Koch. Photos by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Coonawarra galley gets a facelift

12/04/202420/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1457 Views 0 Comments HMAS Coonawarra

HMAS Coonawarra recently embarked on a voyage of transformation – an initiative aimed at optimising key areas, notably the galley

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A parade signified the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and their subordinate units to 16th Aviation Brigade. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photos by Craftsman Luc McLean.
Australian Army News 

Parade marks milestone for Army aviation

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2097 Views 0 Comments 16th Aviation Brigade, Army Aviation Training Centre, RAAF Townsville

Army aviation’s command and control has been streamlined following the transfer of command of Army Aviation Training Centre and its

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Army helicopter pilot Lieutenant Nicole Ravell and aircrew operator Corporal Corren James, of 723 Squadron, on the flight line at HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Helicopter trainees take wing

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1907 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

723 Squadron is developing Navy and Army helicopter pilots and aircrew operators in a challenging course spanning nine and six

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Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, right, present the Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award to Corporal Kbora Ali. Story by Flying Officer Kate Kiely. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

Chief of Air Force Proficiency and Leadership awards

12/04/202420/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1410 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force

One Australian Public Service employee, four aviators and six units were recipients of the Chief of Air Force (CAF) Proficiency

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Australian Army soldiers deployed on Operation Kudu, with members from the Finnish Army, deliver a platoon and company sergeants battle course to Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News Videos 

Enhancing Ukrainian war skills

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2602 Views 1 Comment Operation Interflex, Operation Kudu, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)

Australian and Finnish Army soldiers are providing leadership training courses to Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers to enhance their

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The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules. Story by Flight Lieutenant Rob Hodgson. Photos by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Canberra Airport open day gets thumbs up

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, Canberra Airport, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, Roulettes

Canberra Airport held its open day on April 6, throwing wide the doors to thousands of members of the public

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Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire an M777 howitzer during a live-fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Private Andrew Shaw.
Australian Army News 

1st Regiment prep for combined arms exercise

09/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1612 Views 1 Comment

Soldiers from 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conducted live-fire training recently to enhance their readiness for their combined-arms training activity

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9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal (retd) Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard following the 9 Squadron reactivation ceremony at RAAF Base Point Cook, Victoria. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF squadron celebrates new chapter

09/04/202413/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1822 Views 0 Comments MQ-4C Triton, No. 9 Squadron, RAAF Edinburgh, RAAF Point Cook

As the Royal Australian Air Force’s 9 Squadron gears up to introduce the MQ-4C Triton this year, anticipation mounted for

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Able Seaman Grayden Ash inspects the SeaFox expendable mine neutralisation system onboard a mine countermeasure support boat during Exercise Dugong 24. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Career lights a spark for sailor

09/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1438 Views 0 Comments ADV Guidance, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Exercise Dugong, HMAS Waterhen, SeaFox Expendable Mine Neutralisation System

With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare, according to

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Vice Admiral David Johnston and Air Marshal Robert Chipman will become Australia's new Chief of Defence Force and Vice Chief of Defence Force in July 2024.
ADF News 

New senior appointments in Defence announced

09/04/202409/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4082 Views 3 Comments

The Australian government has recommend a number of senior command changes within the Australian Defence Force to the Governor-General. FILE

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Australian Army soldiers form the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment conduct urban live-fire training at Greenbank Training Area. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
Australian Army News 

Army tests live-fire urban shoot-house

08/04/202408/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1738 Views 0 Comments DASH, deployable austere shoot house

For the first time, infantry soldiers will have access to a purpose-made urban operations live-fire range, after operational testing and

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USS Mobile, JS Akebono, HMAS Warramunga and BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner
Japan News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

Four-nation patrol in South China Sea

08/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1315 Views 0 Comments

Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity on yesterday, 7 April 2024,,

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HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in the Southern California Exercise Area in the United States.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA 

AUS-JAPAN-PHILIPPINES-USA MARITIME COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY

06/04/202407/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2380 Views 1 Comment

Official statement (unedited) MARITIME COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY FILE PHOTO (2021): HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in

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An HX-81 prime mover and trailer is weighed on the newly opened vehicle weighbridge at Gallipoli Barracks. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Australian Army News 

Huge new weighbridge to speed up convoys

06/04/202408/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1243 Views 0 Comments

7 BDE convoys can now be on the road faster, thanks to a new weighbridge opened at Gallipoli Barracks on

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Two F-35A Lightning II from No. 77 Squadron in formation lead by Jason Easthope in a CAC CA-18 Mustang followed by Paul Bennet in a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk during Warbirds Over Scone 2024. Photo by Mark Jessop.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Old and new Warbirds Over Scone

06/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1730 Views 0 Comments

The sound of aviation history roared through the air over the Hunter Valley as part of the Warbirds Over Scone

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Dive team members from Australian Clearance Diving Team One prepare to conduct a mine countermeasure during Exercise Dugong 24. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Laying and clearing sea mines in Eden

05/04/202405/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2751 Views 2 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong. CAPTION: Dive

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