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Musicians from Royal Australian Navy Bands Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne combine to perform in Hobart. Story by Leading Seaman Zola Baldwin. Photo by Richard Jupe.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy brings new sound to old ceremony

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1432 Views 0 Comments Navy Band

A new note rang out over the time-honoured traditional Navy ceremonial sunset at Tasmania’s Royal Hobart Regatta, marking the debut

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Ukrainian recruits gather to commemorate the year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine at a urban training facility in the United Kingdom. Image has been altered for security purposes. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.
ADF News UK Videos 

First Aussie-trained Ukrainians graduate

26/02/202326/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2278 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, almost 200 Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits marched out

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Ships ported at Fleet Base East, which will be open to the public on Sunday, February 26. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy opens the hatches to Sydney

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2967 Views 3 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Sydney

After a 10-year hiatus, Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community

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Soldiers from 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire historical M2A2 105mm howitzers as part of a re-enactment during the bombing of Darwin commemorative service. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Remembering the day WW2 hit Darwin

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2142 Views 0 Comments 8th/12th Regiment, Darwin NT, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Maryborough, No. 75 Squadron, WWII

ADF personnel commemorated the 81st anniversary of the first bombing of Darwin at a service hosted by the city on

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A soldier engages a target with an EF88 Austeyr as part of combat shooting serials during Exercise Ram Shot. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News 

8/9RAR setting sights on busy year ahead

22/02/202326/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2433 Views 0 Comments 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, EF88 Austyer rifle, MAG 58s machine gun

Soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducted live-fire training at Wide Bay and Greenbank training areas in Queensland

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The Navy Indigenous Performance Group performs at the Chief of Navy reception for the 2013 International Fleet Review held at Sydney Opera House. Story by Lieutenant Commander Michael Henry. Photo by Able Seaman Dove Smithett.
News Royal Australian Navy 

A decade of the Bungaree performers

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1850 Views 1 Comment Chief of Navy, Indigenous, International Fleet Review (IFR)

In October 2013, as international audiences gathered to celebrate the Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review (IFR), Aboriginal and Torres

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Flight Lieutenant Rhiannon Wares (RAAF), First Lieutenant Hery (Indonesia Air Force), Major Hafizul (Royal Malaysian Air Force) and Squadron Leader Chamara (Sri Lanka Air Force) in the School of Air Traffic Control’s immersive tower visual simulator system at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flying Officer Rowan Crinall. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Prideaux.
Asia News Royal Australian Air Force 

Foreign students return to School of Air Traffic Control

22/02/202325/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2322 Views 0 Comments RAAF East Sale, School of Air Traffic Control (SATC)

For the first time in more than two years, the School of Air Traffic Control (SATC) at RAAF Base East

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A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler taxis past a United States Air Force F-16 Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Exercise Red Flag 23-1. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Air Specialist (Class 1) Samantha Holden, Royal Air Force.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force UK USA 

Growlers pass a tough test of readiness

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3073 Views 0 Comments EA-18G Growlers, Exercise Red Flag, No. 6 Squadron

Aviators from 6 Squadron have returned from an exercise that afforded them the opportunity to train in a highly realistic

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Ukrainian trainees rehearse medical-evacuation drills during the urban phase on the Australian Army’s first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
ADF News UK 

Australian soldiers train Ukrainians in urban operations

21/02/202321/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2423 Views 0 Comments Operation Kudu

Under the instruction of Australian Army personnel deployed on Operation Kudu, Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits are now more lethal

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A No.11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon takes off from RAAF Base Darwin for a sortie on Ex Kakadu 2022. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.
Asia News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF Poseidon sent on North Korea-sanctions mission again

20/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2087 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on Operation Argos as part of Australia’s

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Army soldiers defend against role players as part of a readiness protection course. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.
Australian Army News Videos 

Soldiers train to deal with protesters

17/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3541 Views 6 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, 3rd Battalion RAR

Soldiers with shields, unruly role players and snapping canines were all that was needed to run a population protection control

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Sapper Alex Brown helps Year 10 student Adiba to code her drone at RMIT’s Girls in Aerospace and Defence program in Bundoora.
Australian Army News 

Drone program opens new career flight path for students

17/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1723 Views 0 Comments Army Drone Racing Team, RMIT

The Army Drone Racing Team has joined forces with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence

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Australian Army soldier Private Thomas Marshall, right, from the 3rd Health Battalion, fits a blood pressure cuff to Megan Stifler, Deputy Commissioner Strategic Capability, Fire and Rescue NSW. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Employers sample Defence life

17/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 31750 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, BossX International, Rifle Company Butterworth

Selected Australian employers enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience life in the Australian Defence Force Reserves during BossX International 2023.

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Private Johnny Huang, from 7RAR, holds a combat ration pack main meal at Mount Bundey training area. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
Australian Army News 

Army combat rations pass the taste test

17/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3662 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG)

It is a comfort for soldiers to know that team members who develop combat rations for Australia’s Army sample everything

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An American HIMARS in action. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis.
Australian Army News USA Videos 

HIMARS means Army will grow by one new artillery regiment

15/02/202315/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 19784 Views 17 Comments HIMARS, Royal Australian Artillery

For the first time in its history, the Army will have the ability to accurately hit surface targets hundreds of

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Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Piggott from Defence Space Command talking with other ADF team members on Exercise Global Sentinel 22 in California. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology USA 

Royal Australian Navy recruiting for Space Command

15/02/202317/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2590 Views 0 Comments Defence Space Command

While it heavily relies on satellites, Navy has the smallest representation within Defence Space Command. CAPTION: Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Piggott

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Ukrainian trainees conduct captured personnel handing and searching during Operation Kudu. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Corporal Jonathon Goedhart.
Australian Army News Overseas Videos 

Diggers teach Ukrainian recruits skills to survive

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2830 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Kudu, Ukraine, Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)

In a section of woodlands in southern England, a platoon of Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) recruits are developing survivability skills

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Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith tests a Defence Force Recruiting virtual reality headset at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Navy life at the touch of a button

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1603 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Defence Force Recruiting, STEM, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Navy is using 360-degree virtual reality (VR) technology to bring its people, ships and submarines to communities around Australia.

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Leading Seaman Aviation Technician Aircraft Julijan Pavin marshals personnel as HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter conducts deck landing practice while transiting through the Indonesian Archipelago during a Regional Presence Deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
ADF News 

Defence Strategic Review has landed

14/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2301 Views 0 Comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles received the final Defence Strategic Review (DSR)

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Outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Andrew Pepper exchanges the 'weight of command' of DDG39 to new Commanding Officer Commander Tina Brown. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

First female to command an Australian destroyer

13/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3770 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart

Commander Tina Brown has become the first female officer to heft the ‘weight of command’ on an Australian destroyer. CAPTION:

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