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News presenter and Air Force Reservist Wing Commander Peter Overton, centre, with Simon Hobbs, left, testing a flight simulator at Avalon Air Show. Photo by Alex Given.

Civilian bosses shown what Air Force has to offer

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Avalon Airshow, RAAF Reserve

Civilian employers of ADF reservists visited the Australian International Airshow, at Avalon, to see the best the Royal Australian Air

Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Military Police Battalion defend against role players as part of a Populations Protection Control course at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News Videos

Ridiculous reporting on 3RAR training/news video

10/03/202310/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 12333 Views 22 Comments Population Protection Control, riot control

Daily Mail Australia newspaper published a ludicrous story this week headlined – “Outrage as the Australian Army releases a chilling

VIP guests during the reopening of the RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Faces of Air Force tell inspirational stories

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2144 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, Chief of Air Force, RAAF Museum, RAAF Point Cook

The RAAF Museum at RAAF Base Point Cook told the Royal Australian Air Force story through the service’s people in

Duncan and Hudson Mennitz present the ensign from HMAS Arunta I to Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta II Commander Jason McBain. Story and photo by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

History News Royal Australian Navy

A piece of history returned to rightful home

10/03/202312/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2209 Views 1 Comment HMAS Arunta, White Ensign, WWII

HMAS Arunta II received an unusual gift when the HMAS Arunta I’s white ensign was presented to the ship while

Ukrainian trainees participated in live-fire exercises during their range week of Operation Kudu, supervised by Australian Army soldiers. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. All photos Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army News UK Videos

Aussies deliver live-fire training to Ukrainian recruits

10/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2602 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Accuracy and lethality were paramount for the Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits during their live-fire training in the UK. CAPTION:

An Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile launches from HMAS Toowoomba during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Toowoomba fighting fit after upgrade

10/03/202322/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1965 Views 0 Comments Evolved Sea Sparrow, HMAS Toowoomba

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba achieved a key milestone in explosive fashion while undergoing training off the coast of Western Australia. CAPTION:

HMAS Hobart’s rigid-hulled inflatable boat team rescues mariners from MY Vivierae II off the coast of northern Australia. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy rescues stranded mariners near Indonesia

10/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2180 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

The ship’s company of destroyer HMAS Hobart rescued six mariners from a 30-metre motor yacht near West Papua on 6

Lieutenant Commander Luke Marconi of HMAS Canberra shows damage control equipment to members of the public at HMAS Kuttabul's Open Day during Navy Week. Private Nicholas Marquis. Photos by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Base East welcomed Navy Week crowds

10/03/202310/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1425 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul

Cowper Wharf Roadway could have been mistaken for the entry to a Harry Styles concert, as a flood of people

Katherine Bennell-Pegg – Australia's first female astronaut trainee. Image supplied.

Australian News Science & Technology

First female Aussie astronaut

10/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1741 Views 1 Comment astronaut, International Space Station, Katherine Bennell-Pegg

An Australian woman will make history as she heads to Germany for astronaut training with the European Space Agency (ESA).

H145M helicopter with 'plug-and-play' weapon systems attached. Airbus Helicopters photo by Anthony Pecchi.

Australian Army News

Army’s special-ops helicopter purchase cancelled

09/03/202309/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8544 Views 2 Comments

The Australian Army has reportedly cancelled its requirement for 16 light helicopters for use by Special Operations Command. FILE PHOTO:

Prince William presents a leek to a soldier from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, during St David's Day celebrations in Windsor, UK. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army History News

Prince presents soldiers with birthday leeks

07/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2499 Views 1 Comment 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), took part in a day of celebrations involving the Prince and

Defence industry partner JFD's LR5 rescue vessel is retrieved by rescue gear ship Stoker during Exercise Black Carillon off the coast of Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. All photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy Videos

Teamwork key to submarine rescue exercise

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4750 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Carillon, Submarine abandonment escape and rescue (SAER) system

Navy’s submarine abandonment, escape and rescue (SAER) system was certified for another year as part of the annual Exercise Black

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrate trench warfare tactics to Ukrainian trainees in the UK. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army News UK Videos

Ukrainian recruits taught trench warfare

07/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2801 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits, under the guidance of Australian Army instructors deployed on Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom,

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a ‘Ulukalala, of Tonga, right, with current student Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi at the Australian Defence College, Canberra. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Royal visit to Australian Defence College

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1837 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence College, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, Royal Military College

The last time Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi of His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga rubbed shoulders with royalty, he was commanding

Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1519 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual