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A RAAF C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Leading Arcraftwoman Annika Smit

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2763 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), No. 35 Squadron, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

RAAF has completed its first Fijian rotation under the Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), which involves sending an air mobility

A vessel in distress captured by members of No 35 Squadron aboard a C-27J Spartan aircraft during a search and rescue mission over the Coral Sea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Corporal Joshua Dows.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Spartan role agility put to the test

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1541 Views 0 Comments Australian Border Force, C-27J Spartan, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, No. 35 Squadron

The crew of a deployed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-27J Spartan responded to a yacht in distress in the

Chief Petty Officer David Dillon with the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter "Hermes" during the Airshows Downunder Shellharbour at Shellharbour Airport Career Day. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy

Shellharbour airshow plane fun for all

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1930 Views 0 Comments 822X Squadron, CAMCOPTER® S-100, HMAS Albatross

As an aviation enthusiast, Chief Petty Officer David Dillon was thrilled to attend Airshows Downunder Shellharbour at Shellharbour Airport in

Members of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment that recently deployed on Operation Kudu at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide. Story and photo by Captain Peter March.

Australian Army News Overseas UK

Government commits more support for Ukraine

06/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2233 Views 1 Comment 7th Battalion RAR, 9th Brigade, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

More troops have been deployed on Operation Kudu as part of Australia’s continued support of Ukraine, two years on from

Able Seaman Peter Mason demonstrates fire-fighting hose techniques onboard HMAS Arunta during Fleet Base East's open day, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sydney families flock to Navy Week open day

01/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2022 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Kuttabul, Navy Week

A record number of visitors attended Fleet Base East’s open day in Sydney on February 25, with more than 8000

Seaman Jason Pannel performs during the ceremonial sunset for the start of Navy Week. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Brisbane lights up for Navy Week

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1797 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Navy Band, Navy Week

HMAS Moreton, with the support of the Brisbane City Council, has lit up the City of Brisbane in the colours

RAAF personnel during Exercise Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, US. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

A stronger force leaves Guam

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2242 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Cope North, Guam, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, US Air Force

Exercise Cope North 24 has finished after a rewarding four weeks in Guam for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF),

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a clearance before a live-fire activity at Tully training area in Queensland. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Trooper Dana Millington.

Australian Army News Videos

1RAR learn a lot in the jungle

28/02/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3144 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, were led through a week of jungle warfare training at Tully, Queensland, in

Reviewing Officer, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell, inspects the parade, band, pipes and drums at the 2024 CDF Parade. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Thomas Lucraft.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Parade marks the end of the beginning for officer aspirants

28/02/202403/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1975 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Cadets, Chief of Defence Force

Five weeks isn’t a long time, but for more than 350 of the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) newest trainee

RAAF Security and Fire School students take an ice bath after conducting firefighting training – a measure of recovery and rehabilitation introduced by the Human Performance Optimisation team. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photos by Peter Longland.

News Royal Australian Air Force

New training concept for stronger RAAF

28/02/202403/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments 1RTU, Human Performance Optimisation (HPO)

Gone are the days of trainees hiding injuries out of fear of getting held back. CAPTION: RAAF Security and Fire School

Leading Seaman Michael Mason marshals an Army CH-47 Chinook on board HMAS Choules during aviation training off the coast of Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Saunders.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Landing and lifting at sea

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules is back at sea to enhance its air movement capability and train Navy and Army personnel in essential

Trooper Lachlan Hinspeter, of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, dismounts from an Australian light armoured vehicle at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Brittany Evans.

Australian Army News

Cavalry dismounts to attack

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1676 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Carl Gustav 84mm, EF88 Austyer rifle

Troopers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducted anti-armour stalks at Piccadilly Gate, Townsville Field Training Area, in February to test

Australian Army gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, competing in the US Army's Best by Test artillery competition in Oahu, Hawaii. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photos supplied by the US Army.

Australian Army News Overseas USA

Aussie gunners win on the world stage

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1533 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, US Army

A team of 31 gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, won in a number of categories at the

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook delivers plant equipment and additional personnel to the community of Bloomfield, Queensland, as part of the ADF support to the region following Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Australian Army News

Regiment provides flood of support

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1312 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, floods

It was almost 11am on December 18 when Captain Reilly O’Neill received the call, and 24 hours later he was

HMAS Stalwart conducts a dual replenishment at sea with HMA Ships Toowoomba and Brisbane during an Asian regional presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Royal Australian Navy’s future surface combat fleet set to expand

24/02/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2115 Views 0 Comments

The Albanese Government has released its blueprint for future Royal Australian Navy surface combatant fleet – covered in party-political spin

Clearance diver trainees push themselves during a boot camp session as part of SailGP's pre-race activities at Bondi Beach, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sailors and divers go head-to-head at Bondi Beach

23/02/202424/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1809 Views 0 Comments Clearance Diver

The sun shone brightly on Bondi Beach, where SailGP teams and Navy clearance diver trainees went head-to-head in a battle

RAAF and US Air Force (USAF) personnel unload cargo from a USAF C-130J aircraft at Tinian North airfield during Exercise Cope North. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF deploys contingent to Northern Mariana Islands

23/02/202424/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2276 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cape North, US Air Force, US Marines

The Royal Australian Air Force deployed 383 Contingency Response Squadron (383CRS) to Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands for Exercise

Rear Admiral Lincoln Reifsteck, US Navy, presents Commander Daniel McCall, Royal Australian Navy, with a citation that accompanies the US Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy

Submariner’s accomplishments commended

23/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2094 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Nuclear Powered Submarines, Royal Navy, US Navy

Two years since completing an exchange posting aboard a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine, an Australian submariner received the United States

A US Navy MH-60S Seahawk takes flight at Tinian North during Exercise Cope North 24. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Island agility proves force readiness

23/02/202423/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1428 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, US Navy, USAF, USMC

On Tinian, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the Royal Australian Air Force deployed forward with their multinational counterparts

The E-7 Trilateral Working Group at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.

News Royal Australian Air Force

E-7 Trilateral Working Group convenes at Williamtown

23/02/202424/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1591 Views 0 Comments Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C), E-7A Wedgetail, RAAF Williamtown, RAF, US Air Force

For the first time, air force experts have gathered in Australia to share solutions on airborne early warning and control