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HMAS Gascoyne leaves Tuvalu on completion of its engagement with the Funafuti community as a part of Task Group 637.1. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

Gascoyne and Diamantina in Japan for mine-countermeasures ex

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The Royal Australian Navy has deployed a maritime task group to join the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and United States

Members of the Gizo crew stand at attention while the Solomon Island national flag is raised for the first time on their new patrol boat, at Austal Shipyards, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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Australia gifts new patrol boat to Solomon Islands

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The Australian Government yesterday handed over the latest Guardian-class patrol boat – RSIPV Gizo – to the Solomon Islands at

HMAS Adelaide and her embarked helicopters bask in a Solomon Islands sunset.

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Australia’s largest ship supporting smallest operation

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Operation Render Safe 2019 has commenced in the Solomon Islands, with the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces working together

An RAAF C-27J Spartan and its pilot, Flying Officer Oran Harden from 35 Squadron, is reflected in a tarmac puddle at Pohnpei International Airport, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Solania. Photo by Gunner Sagi Biderman.

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RAAF complete Op Solania rotation

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Australian Defence Force personnel have completed their latest mission to support the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activity

Members of the Papua New Guinea Pipes and Drums rehearse for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney at Murray Barracks Port Moresby. Photo by Jayson Tufrey.

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Bands practice for biggest ever tattoo

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More than 1500 performers from around the world are preparing for the largest ever Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney in

Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Josaia Vorege 'Frank' Bainimarama with Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston, and Executive Officer HMAS Adelaide Commander Jace Hutchison on a tour of HMAS Adelaide at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

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Australia and Fiji reaffirm military ties

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Australia and Fiji have reaffirmed the two nations’ commitment to an enduring defence relationship during a five-day visit to Australia

Soldiers from the New Caledonian Armed Forces run in an endurance event, with an Australian Army officer as their observer, during Exercise Hydra 2019 at Greenbank Training Area, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Gunner Sagi Biderman.

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Exercise Hydra tests multiple military heads

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Soldiers from eight nations are engaging in a military skills competition in Brisbane testing the teamwork, physical stamina and mental rigour

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan investigate a fishing vessel spotted during an Operation Solania maritime patrol. RAAF photo.

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Spartan and King Air patrol Pacific

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By Eamon Hamilton The combination of Spartan and King Air aircraft proved a winning pair for the Air Force in

Commander Sebastian Marru of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Maritime Element, and the Commanding Officer HMAS Choules Commander Scott Houlihan at Tarangau Naval base, Manus Island. Photo by Petty Officer Justin Brown.

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Minister visits PNG and Solomon Islands

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Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has departed on a seven-day Pacific visit, from 22 to 28 August, to further enhance

Australian Army carpenter Sapper David Mikic from 1st Combat Engineer Regiment fixes purlins to steel frames at Metinaro Military Base, Timor-Leste, during Exercise Hari'i Hamutuk 2016. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

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Sappers in Timor for sixth Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk

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Australian Army engineers have arrived in Timor-Leste for the sixth iteration of Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk. FILE PHOTO (2016): Australian Army carpenter

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion has found the last crew member overboard from the Chinese fishing vessel Jin Xiang 6, which had been damaged by fire. NZDF photo.

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Kiwi Orion rescues man overboard

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New Zealand’s P-3K2 Orion that located the burnt Chinese fishing vessel yesterday was re-tasked this morning with finding a man

Samoan Police crew of Nafanua II fall in alongside their newly aquired Guardian-class patrol boat at Austal ship yards in Henderson, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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Samoa receives latest Guardian-class patrol boat

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The fourth Guardian-class patrol boat built under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (SEA3036) Project was formally handed over to the

A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion photographs the Chinese fishing vessel Jin Xiang 6, damaged by fire west of Tuvalu. NZDF photo.

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Kiwi Orion helps damaged Chinese fishing boat

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion on a fisheries patrol about 400 nautical miles west of Tuvalu has

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Chris Renew from 19th Chief Engineer Works looks over plans with local contractor Vuksich and Borich Project Manager, Suvinay Basawaiya at Blackrock Camp in Nadi, Fiji. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Aussie engineers building Fiji army camp

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Australian Defence Force engineers are working with the Royal Fijian Military Forces (RFMF) and local Fijian construction companies to build

No. 38 Squadron KA350 King Air. Photo by Corporal Glenn McCarthy.

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King Air, Spartan on Pacific fisheries patrol

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Australia is continuing its contribution in the fight against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Southwest Pacific, with the

HMAS Sirius at anchor off the coast of Samoa. Photo by Corporal Jessica de Rouw.

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HMAS Sirius gets confusing head start on six-month Pacific mission

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A Defence press release issued today says Joint Task Force 637 and Her Majesty’s Australian Ship Sirius will arrive in Fiji

The first Austal-built Guardian-class patrol boat on builder's sea trials. Austal photo.

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Tonga gifted Guardian-class patrol boat – third in class

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A new Guardian-class patrol boat built by Austal in WA was today gifted to the Kingdom of Tonga. FILE PHOTO:

Japanese and Australian soldiers fire artillery in Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo by Corporal Tristan Kennedy.

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Japan fires artillery on Australian soil

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Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel have successfully fired two FH-70 howitzers out to 25 kilometres while in Australia.

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres views islands of Tuvalu from the ramp of a No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan. Story and photo by Eamon Hamilton.

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UN Secretary-General gets Spartan tour of Pacific isles

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations, and other dignitaries, toured the South-West Pacific with the assistance of the Royal Australian

A sailor on HMAS Gascoyne throws a line to a Funafuti wharf worker as the ship pulls alongside in Tuvalu during a south-west-Pacific-engagement tour. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.

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Gascoyne farewells south-Pacific hosts after month of hospitality

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HMAS Gascoyne has farewelled Tonga and Tuvalu following a month-long deployment to the Southwest Pacific region. CAPTION: A sailor on