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Warrant Office of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, Gary Walsh, Rodney Ticler, David Gardner, and Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell at the unveiling of the restored P-40E Kittyhawk. Story by Squadron Leader Richard Briedis. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Maddison Scot.

RAAF restores Ming the Merciless

26/03/202505/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1037 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook, WWII

Bringing a World War II aircraft back to life is a labour of love – especially when that aircraft’s namesake

The Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy gather for a group photo with Australian Army soldiers after speaking to the media about the HIMARS at the Australian International Air Show 2025, Avalon Airport. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

Australian Army News

First Aussie HIMARS delivered

26/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments 10 Brigade 14 Regiment, Australian International Airshow, Edinburgh Defence Precinct, GMLRS, HIMARS, Minister for Defence, Minister for Defence Industry, RAA

Two of the Australian high mobility artillery rocket system (HIMARS) launchers are on show at Avalon International Airshow. CAPTION: Minister

HMAS Sydney departs Fleet Base East, Sydney to embark on the fleet's second regional presence deployment for 2025. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Helen Frank.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney leaves on three-month regional deployment

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1581 Views 1 Comment HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

From late March until early July 2025, HMAS Sydney will sail throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of Regional Presence Deployment 25-2

ADV Reliant delivers one of three boats to be given to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force during a port visit to Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story by Captain Lyndon Harvey. Photos by Lieutenant Commander Brenton-James Glover.

Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

ADF back to Solomons on survey mission

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 964 Views 0 Comments 12th Chief Engineer Works (12CEW), Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Littoral Riverine Survey Squadron, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant deployed to Solomon Islands recently for vital survey work, reinforcing Australia’s longstanding commitment to the

A No.6 Squadron EA-18G Growler conducts a proof of arrest using the tactical aircraft arrestor system during the Australian International Air Show 2025, at Avalon Airport. Story b y Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Cable-catching fast jets on normal runways

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1042 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow

A mobile safety harness to catch fast jets as they land on normal runways was demonstrated at this year’s Australian

Colonel Anthony Cattai, left, hands over the 13th Brigade pennant to Commander 2nd (Australian) Division Major General Matthew Burr during the 13th Brigade transfer-of-authority parade at Irwin Barracks. Story by Major Dean Benson.

Australian Army News

New commander impressed with his brigade

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 782 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, Irwin Barracks

When Brigadier Damian Bushell arrived at 13th Brigade ready to take command, he found a brigade immensely proud of its

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet on the ground at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kayla Walliss. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Air show cleared for take-off

25/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 550 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Avalon Airshow

The Australian International Airshow 2025 is ready to welcome the public over three action-packed days, concluding a month of preparation.

Pilot Officer Astrid Streeter-Smith and Pilot Officer Zack Burton return from a sortie with Group Captain Scott Woodland, Air and Space Liaison at the Australian High Commission in London. Story by Pilot Officer Tim Sullivan.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Aussie pilots earn their wings in UK

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1074 Views 0 Comments RAF

The first Royal Australian Air Force pilots to undergo ab initio pilot training in the UK with the Royal Air

A Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) is released from a No. 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet. Image supplied.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Long Range Anti-Ship Missile certified for RAAF use

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1463 Views 1 Comment AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, LRASM

Australia has significantly upgrade the Australian Defence Force’s maritime strike capability following a successful live firing of the AGM-158C Long

Able Seaman Matthew Dockrill conducts a routine inspection between the after body and fuel cell of a MK48 Heavy Weight Torpedo in the Torpedo Maintenance Facility at the Navy Guided Weapons Systems Program Office-West on HMAS Stirling. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.

News Royal Australian Navy

Another $200million worth of torpedos ordered

23/03/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1498 Views 0 Comments MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedo

Australia is enhancing the lethality of its submarine fleet under a $200million agreement with the United States to acquire additional

Families at the Very Special Kids Camp line up for their flight in the Air Force Balloon. Story by Flying Officer Rose Gigliotti. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Paris Rigney.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF balloon inspires dreams for Very Special Kids

21/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1138 Views 0 Comments Air Force Balloon

For many children, the dream of floating high above the ground is pure magic. CAPTION: Families at the Very Special Kids

Sergeant Paul Dennis, left, and Lieutenant Jack Macklan talk to Lismore resident Chris McNamara near the flooded Wilsons River during a joint patrol to monitor floodwaters as part of Operation Topical Cyclone Alfred Assist. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos: byWarrant Officer Class 2 Raymond Vance.

Australian Army News

Local knowledge vital in assisting community

21/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 741 Views 0 Comments 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, 8/9 RAR, Army Reserve, Operation Tropical Cyclone Alfred Assist

Showing how quickly the ADF can mobilise when needed, the Lismore-based 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41

Squadron Leader Anthony Rengel receives handover from the 77th ANARE medical practitioner Dr Peter Rizzo near the RSV Nuyina and local Adelie penguins.

ADF People Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

The doctor is in the ice house

19/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1359 Views 0 Comments Antarctica, Mawson Station, Operation Southern Discovery, RSV Nuyina

Squadron Leader Anthony Rengel’s inspiration to spend a year in Antarctica came from a relative who worked at Mawson station

The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

A new source of light for the ADF

19/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1253 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, WWI

Two large shells exploded near Lance Corporal Phillip Davies while he was digging in telephone cables at Messines Ridge during

From left, Rear Admiral Letitia Van Stralen, Seaman Deborah Kwon, Private Danielle Collier and Brigadier Jason Groat cut the cakes to celebrate the 124th birthday of Navy and Army.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Services ring in birthdays at carillon

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1156 Views 0 Comments

Military Personnel Division celebrated the 124th birthday of Navy and Army at the National Carillon in Canberra last week. CAPTION: From

MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1386 Views 1 Comment 3d Printer, MakerSpace, Robertson Barracks

Tucked away on Robertson Barracks lies a workshop that hums with creativity, problem-solving and quiet ingenuity. CAPTION: MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel

Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt in Exmouth, Western Australia. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

News Royal Australian Navy

A look inside secretive comms facility ahead of overhaul

18/03/202523/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1856 Views 2 Comments Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt, Navy Intelligence and Information Warfare

Work is under way to overhaul a kilometres-wide and 300-metre-tall transmitter array in the remote West Australian town of Exmouth.

An Army staff cadet from the RMC - Duntroon during Exercise Shaggy Ridge at Majura Training Area, ACT. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Corporal Andrew Sleeman.

Australian Army News Videos

Exercise pushes staff cadets’ limits

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1678 Views 0 Comments Army Cadets, Exercise Shaggy Ridge, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Restricted food, sleep and limited feedback are what staff cadets from Royal Military College – Duntroon (RMC-D) experienced on Exercise

Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Jure Plestina observes a vessel from a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a coordinated maritime domain awareness activity in the South China Sea. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos: byCorporal Emma Schwenke.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Freedom of navigation mission protects Indo-Pacific

18/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1213 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment

Exercising Australia’s freedom of navigation, the Royal Australian Air Force successfully completed maritime surveillance missions in the Indo-Pacific region under

1st Armoured Regiment conduct manoeuvre training on an M1A1 Abrams tanks in Puslatpur, Indonesia, during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.

Australian Army Letters to the Editor Veterans

The Bond Formed by Tank Crews

16/03/2025 Bruce Cameron 1776 Views 3 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment

Admiral Johnston, the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF), graduated as a naval officer in 1982. His career has involved