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From left, RAN Chief Petty Officer Christian Duncan instructs 2TEN Mario Arujo and GRT Ezaqiel Ximenes in a Guardian-class patrol boat. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Mrs Juliana Pereira.

Top trainer paves the way in Timor-Leste

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 592 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class Patrol Boat, Timor-Leste Defence Force

One of Navy’s top instructors is helping train Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) members as the nation prepares to receive two

Australian Aid pallets are unloaded from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at Wattay International Airport in Laos. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant David Said.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Laos visit a welcome first

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 591 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Lao People's Armed Forces

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III recently landed in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, filled with supplies to

Ship's company and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel celebrate HMAS Stalwart's first birthday. Story by Lieutenant Allan Ferguson. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

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Ship’s first birthday on deployment

01/12/202201/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 436 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, Regional Presence Deployment

The ship’s company of HMAS Stalwart celebrated her first birthday while on a regional presence deployment in the Indo Pacific.

Craftsman Mathew Kelly, passes the ball during the 73rd Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Rugby comp more about cultural exchange than winning

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1048 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Rugby

Most teams make their way to Singapore for Asia’s oldest international rugby tournament by air. This year, one team sailed

Trooper Jakob West from Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 137 fights through the final objective, covering arduous terrain through dense jungle. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. All photos by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

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Forming bonds in Brunei’s jungle

25/11/202228/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1227 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Exercise Mallee Bull, Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF)

Deep in the jungle of Brunei, two integrated platoons of soldiers from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade and the Royal

Personnel from 75 Squadron in front of two F-35As at RMAF Base Butterworth, Malaysia. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Lightning joins Malaysian homecoming

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1393 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, F-35A Lightning II, No. 35 Squadron, No. 75 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Deploying internationally for the first time since transitioning to the F-35A Lightning II, 75 Squadron has returned to its old

Personnel from 19 Squadron and 35 Squadron refuel a C-27J Spartan at RMAF Butterworth Air Base, Malaysia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Projecting airpower from South-East Asia

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 769 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Exercise Elangaroo, F-35A Lightning II, No. 19 Squadron, RMAF, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

This year, RAAF’s 19 Squadron played a vital role in the success of Exercise Elangaroo 22, hosting nearly 200 personnel

Air Force Airfield Defence Guards from 2 Security Forces Squadron watch a quick reaction force demonstration by the Royal Malaysian Air Force Security Squadron. Story and photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

2 Security Forces Squadron learn from Malaysian demos

23/11/202224/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 611 Views 0 Comments Exercise Elangaroo, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force

While Exercise Elangaroo 22 is primarily an air-to-air fighter interaction exercise, the overall focus is to bolster bilateral partnerships. CAPTION:

Flight Lieutenant Troy Gersbach, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Amy Wardley alongside Malaysian Army and Air Force medical personnel during Exercise Elangaroo 22 in Malaysia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Small team that packs a punch

18/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1080 Views 0 Comments Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

Two aviators proved they were worth their weight in gold by providing 24-hour medical support during Exercise Elangaroo 22. CAPTION: Flight Lieutenant

Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16U fighter aircraft fly in formation during Exercise Vigilant Storm. Story by Eamon Hamilton.

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Exercise fuels relationship with South Korea

18/11/202203/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1679 Views 0 Comments Exercise Vigilant Storm, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, Republic of Korea Air Force, United States Marine Corps

For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has provided valuable air-to-air refuelling support in South Korea during

Maritime Task Group Commander Commodore Mal Wise lays a wreath at the Cenotaph War Memorial Park in Singapore. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittachai Sakonpoonpol.

Asia Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Remembrance Day in Singapore reinforces ties

15/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 825 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Remembrance Day, Singapore

Though far from home, a group of Australians commemorated Remembrance Day amongst Indo-Pacific friends at the Singapore Cricket Club’s War

Royal Australian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy medical officers a capability demonstration on a volunteer casualty in HMAS Adelaide's resuscitation bay as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Asia Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Malaysians and Aussies practise medical care at sea

15/11/202217/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 752 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Malaysian Armed Forces

Malaysia and Australia continued a long history of friendly partnership with combined medical training during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22). CAPTION: