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A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducts a flypast over HMAS Sydney during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden.

RAAF and RAN benefit from joint Exercise Tasman Shield

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2569 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, Tasman Shield

A major exercise that tested the ability of the Royal Australian Air Force and Navy to work together has concluded

Ship's company of HMAS Armidale line the upper decks during the decommissioning ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Thomas. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

HMAS Armidale decommissioned

05/04/202307/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2365 Views 1 Comment Arafura-class, Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, HMAS Coonawarra

Ship’s company, VIPs and onlookers said farewell to the lead Armidale-class patrol boat, HMAS Armidale, as the 17-year-old vessel was

Student Sinevah Mari with her aunt, Private Elaine Gamia, while on the Defence Work Experience Program at Porton Barracks. Photo by Nel Archer.

Australian Army News

Cairns students shown a pathway to Army

05/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2070 Views 0 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Defence Work Experience Program

A group of Cairns high school students enjoyed a taste of Army life during the first Defence Work Experience Program

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron fly in formation over crowds at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. All photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF thrills Hunter Valley crowds

05/04/202305/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2526 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron

Almost 20,000 aviation enthusiasts converged on Cessnock Airport across March 25 to 26 to witness the might and power of

HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra home after Vanuatu relief effort

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1962 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home on board HMAS Canberra after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical

ADF News Science & Technology

ADF selects UK partner to develop high-powered defensive laser

04/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1678 Views 1 Comment

Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high-energy defensive laser system prototype

ADF News Veterans

Information-access recommendation from Suicide Royal Commission implemented

04/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1655 Views 2 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

The government has implemented a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report. Changes have

ADF News Veterans

Veterans Chaplaincy Pilot Program launched

04/04/202304/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1739 Views 0 Comments Veterans Chaplaincy

Veterans and families will soon benefit from the ongoing support of Australian Defence Force (ADF) chaplains in their transition to

High speed cameras and radars in use during Ex Black Sabot to measure key performance indicators such as muzzle velocity and projectile trajectory of amour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot KEW-A2 ammunition stock. Photo by Sergeant Nicholas Mayall.

Australian Army News

Armour-piercing ammo taken out for a blast on Black Sabot

01/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3101 Views 1 Comment

1 Armoured Regiment fired KEW-A2 Sabot ammunition for the first time on Australian soil during Exercise Black Sabot 🙂 CAPTION:

Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Logistics Supply Specialist Shannon Edwards on board HMAS Choules. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Exchanging skills and knowledge

31/03/202301/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2020 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk

A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian

Australian soldiers prepare a Shadow 200 UAV for a mission at Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, September 2012. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

ADF Australian News

Government ‘War Powers’ Inquiry hands down report

31/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2203 Views 2 Comments

The Defence Subcommittee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade has completed its examination on how Australia makes decisions

Seaman Liam Cox, from HMAS Albatross, guides eight-year-old Kira on the Navy helicopter simulator display at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Thomas McCoy. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

News Royal Australian Navy

Air show crowds get a different view of Navy

31/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1704 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

Members of the public lined up in droves for the chance to hop in a simulator and experience flying a

Soldiers from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare to fire an 81mm mortar during Exercise Waratah Run in Singleton. Story and all photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News Videos

Gunners focus on surveillance and target acquisition

31/03/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2524 Views 1 Comment 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Singleton

For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome distraction from his nine-to-five in the banking sector.

Indian Army officers Mrinal Kumar and Ankit Sharma meet Australian Army Captain Jason Greenwall at the General Rawat India-Australia Young Officer Exchange Program. Photos by Lieutenant Stephen Hunter.

Australian Army India News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Inaugural India exchange a success

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1894 Views 1 Comment

The inaugural General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program wrapped up in Delhi on March 14. CAPTION: Indian Army officers

Navy personnel from Helicopter Support Facility and civilian contracted personnel from McDermott Aviation conduct torpedo recoveries at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander Will Singer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

US Navy Submarine Command Course conducted in WA

29/03/202303/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2592 Views 0 Comments Submarine, torpedoes

A coordinated effort by sea, air and land helped with the recovery of 17 submarine practice torpedoes during the United

Ukrainian trainees perform a section attack during a field phase of the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army News Overseas UK

Weather tests Aussie troops on Operation Kudu

29/03/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5402 Views 3 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Instructors deployed on Operation Kudu are coming to terms with the local weather, as they train the second rotation of

Flight Lieutenant David Murray splits the defence in a desperate dive for the line against ACT Raiders. Story by Squadron Leader Pete Croce.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

A finals win in the final 30 seconds

29/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1455 Views 0 Comments

Defence Touch broke through for its first championship at the elite National Touch League (NTL) competition at Coffs Harbour from

Director Training Authority - Submarines Captain Richard Lindsey, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to Wendy Jackson for 30 years of service at the Submarine Training and Systems Centre at HMAS Stirling. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

History News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Thirty years of evolving submarine service

29/03/202302/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1741 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC)

When Wendy Jackson first saw the Submarine Training and Systems Centre (STSC) near Perth in the early 90s, it was

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, join Darwin morning radio host Dan Hilliard, raising funds and awareness for Soldier On in Darwin. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Major Dan Mazurek.

Australian Army History News

Radio host soldiers on for charity

29/03/202329/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1299 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Soldier On, WWII

Darwin’s Mix 104.9FM radio host Dan Hilliard recruited soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), to join him

Australia's Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell, left, and Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Major General Mark Goina, cut the ribbon to refurbished soldiers accommodation at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Australian Army News Pacific

CDF opens new barracks in PNG

29/03/202303/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2403 Views 0 Comments Chief of the Defence Force, PNGDF

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell officially opened Taurama Barracks while on a visit to Papua New Guinea