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Lieutenant David Gouge talks with other members in the Multi-National Logistics Support Element during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, in Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Logistics cell critical to the mission

16/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC, US Navy

Five ADF members are part of a multinational team of about 40 surface logistics personnel providing essential support to the

A Republic of the Marshall Islands team from the Pacific Forum-class RMIS Lomor approaches the Guardian-class patrol ships PSS President HI Remeliik II from the Republic of Palau to run through a mock law enforcement boarding off Guam. Story by Leon Ha. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Wheeler.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

New naval operation in Guam creates forum for Pacific nations

12/07/202413/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2332 Views 0 Comments Operation Irensia, RANMSA, Sea Training Group, US Coast Guard

The inaugural Operation Irensia came to life last month with the Royal Australian Navy’s Maritime Security Advisors (MSAs) and Sea

RAAF armament technicians prepare a guided bomb unit (GBU-32) for use by the Air Task Group in the Middle East region. Photo by Corporal Ben Dempster.

Australian Europe News

Australia’s largest single military assistance package for Ukraine

12/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2752 Views 5 Comments Ukraine

Australia continues its steadfast support for Ukraine with the announcement of its largest single military assistance package to date, worth

Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare, or AM) Eurofighter Typhoons taxi at RAAF Base Darwin, followed by an AM KC-767A tanker transport, on arrival for Exercise Pitch Black 24. Photo by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell.

News Rest of World Royal Australian Air Force

Exercise Pitch Black 24 – biggest ever

11/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3264 Views 1 Comment Exercise Pitch Black

Australia’s biggest international air combat training activity – Exercise Pitch Black – will begin tomorrow, 12 July and run until

Commanding Officer of HMAS Sydney, Commander Billy Maddison, speaks to media during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Adam Abela.

ADF People Overseas Royal Australian Navy

New commanding officer takes the helm at RIMPAC

11/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1980 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, RIMPAC

Commander David ‘Billy’ Maddison is participating in RIMPAC, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, for the fourth time, but it’s

An Australian soldier from Rifle Company Butterworth 144 gives feedback to a soldier from the US Army during close combat shooting drills as part of Exercise Keris Strike in Malaysia. Story and photo by Lieutenant Chloe Reay.

Australian Army News Overseas

Aussie troops train in the Malaysian jungle

11/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2567 Views 2 Comments 1st Brigade, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Rifle Company Butterworth, Royal Malaysian Army, US Army

Surrounded by mountains and sprawling Malaysian jungle, where rain is a constant and unrelenting presence, lies Camp Paradise. CAPTION: An Australian

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Base Pearce welcomes Republic of Singapore Air Force contingent

10/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3385 Views 0 Comments Republic of Singapore Air Force

Royal Australian Air Force is hosting an extended fighter-aircraft detachment from the Republic of Singapore Air Force over the period

Commanding Officer of HMAS Choules Commander Arron Convery salutes HMS Tamar after successful Officer Of the Watch manoeuvres. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Aussies exercise with UK and Japan off Fiji

09/07/202414/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2612 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Navy, Tonga

One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships, HMAS Choules, recently participated in training exercises with warships from the United

Australian guitarist Glen Harrison gives his all while performing with Australian country music star Amber Lawrence during a Forces Entertainment Tour in the UK. Story and photos by Major Dave Thompson.

Australian Army News Overseas

Entertaining the troops the true-blue way

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2437 Views 0 Comments Forces Entertainment Tour, Operation Kudu

ADF personnel training Ukrainian soldiers in Britain under Operation Kudu have received a touch of home-inspired, true-blue, live country music

Royal Australian Navy sailors work onboard HMNZS Manawanui with Royal New Zealand Navy sailors to repair a rigid-hulled inflatable boat. Story by Leading Seaman Harry Boardman.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Aussie help with repairs on HMNZS Manawanui in Sydney

05/07/202410/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2482 Views 0 Comments Defence Strategic Review, Fleet Support Unit – South East (FSU-SE), National Defence Strategy (NDS), Royal New Zealand Navy

A collaborative effort between the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has strengthened ties during HMNZS Manawanui’s

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Keeping watch over shipping routes

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2806 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Gateway, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The latest iteration of Operation Gateway – Australia’s longest running Defence operation – has successfully concluded following a P-8A Poseidon

Australian Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Owain Griffiths is one of five Australian Army personnel posted to the United States Army's 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force from mid-2024. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Robards.

Australian Army News USA

Embeds to contribute to regional deterrence

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1769 Views 0 Comments Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP)

Five Australian Army personnel have headed to Hawaii to embed with the US Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3rd MDTF).

Delegates from the Pacific Defence Faith Forum enjoyed a week exploring how military chaplains across the South Pacific could support each other and work together. Story by Chaplain Andrew Nixon, RAN. Photo supplied by NZDF PAO.

ADF People Overseas

Inaugural faith forum inspires

03/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1947 Views 0 Comments Chaplains

Defence chaplains from across the South Pacific gathered in Auckland for the first Pacific Defence Faith Forum from June 9-13

Team Australia captains Sergeant Emily Lahey, right, and Cooper Blackwood carry the Australian National Flag as they lead the Australian contingent competing at the Warrior Games 2024 on to the stage for the closing ceremony. Story by Flying Officer Belinda Barker. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing News USA

Team Australia celebrates success at Warrior Games

03/07/202406/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1612 Views 0 Comments Warrior Games

The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games. CAPTION: Team Australia captains Sergeant

Members of 19 Squadron, RMAF Butterworth, develop a cultural plan and safety roadmap. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Corporal Sam Price.

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Aviators identify safety issues at RMAF Base Butterworth

03/07/202407/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1714 Views 0 Comments National Defence Strategy (NDS), No. 19 Squadron, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

The National Defence Strategy (NDS) has been a top priority to ensure the contribution to protect our security is a

A Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle bound for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces is loaded onto HMAS Choules in Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos

Choules in Pacific – delivers Bushmasters to Fiji

30/06/202421/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4135 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster, Fiji, HMAS Choules, Tonga

HMAS Choules has delivered 14 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to Fiji as part of a month-long deployment in the South

United States Navy submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land arrives at Fleet Base East, Sydney, as part of its Australia tour. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

US submarine tender visits Sydney

29/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3995 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

More than 500 United States Navy officers, sailors and civilian mariners will enjoy the sights of Sydney in the coming

HMAS Sydney arrives in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii in preparation for Rim of the Pacific 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

ADF News USA

Australia slashes participation at RIMPAC

28/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3836 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined 28 international partners to undertake the world’s largest international maritime exercise. CAPTION:

A staff member from the United States’ McMurdo Station in Antarctica is boarded onto a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H to be flown to Christchurch for medical treatment. Photo supplied by McMurdo Station staff.

New Zealand News

RNZAF carries out rare Antarctica mid-winter medical evacuation

28/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2919 Views 0 Comments Antarctica

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules crew has today carried out a rare medical evacuation of a

Army's Corporal Samuel Smith is grateful for the experience to deploy to Bahrain on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.

ADF People Overseas

Army signaller excels in maritime operations

25/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2447 Views 0 Comments 1st Signal Regiment, Combined Maritime Forces, Middle East, Operation Manitou

When Corporal Samuel Smith, of the Army’s 1st Signal Regiment, found out he was deploying on Operation Manitou, he didn’t