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Commander of the Australian contingent, Major Tom Folley, pauses during Operation Kudu. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

Training of Ukrainians evolves with the war

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2042 Views 2 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Australia’s support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia’s 2022 invasion

Armed Forces of the Philippines service members assess a runway during an Airfield Survey and Airfield Repair Mobile Training Team program. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton. Photos by Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF aids Philippines on remote airfields

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments air traffic control, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), mobile training team (MTT), Philippines

Royal Australian Air Force aviators have worked with their Philippine counterparts on support for flying operations from austere and damaged

Captain Sumit Malik, Commanding Officer INAS 316, and Commodore Shiraz Azad, Commander of Indian Naval Station Hansa, Wing Commander Gary Rains, Air Adviser Australian High Commission New Delhi, and Squadron Leader Brennan Farrell, of 11 Squadron. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.

India News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF on Indian Ocean patrol out of Goa, India

02/07/202502/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1659 Views 0 Comments Indian Navy, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Navy

Flying from the city of Goa on India’s west coast, Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon crews have stretched their

Corporal Jack Murphy, an electronics technician from 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, helped deliver RBS-70 man-portable air-defence systems and training to Ukrainian forces in Poland. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Diggers deliver missile training for Ukraine in Poland

27/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1129 Views 1 Comment 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, NASAMS

Soldiers of 16th Regiment said training Ukrainian Armed Forces to use the RBS-70 was a fitting way to send off

Left to right, Corporal Lowana McDougall, Aircraftwoman Emily Harman, and Private Hope Hutchins from the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team pay respects at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, PNG. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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ADF players honour fallen heroes

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3191 Views 1 Comment ADF Sport, Kokoda Track, PNG, PNGDF, WWII

The Australian Defence Force Women’s Rugby League team visited the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby as part of an

Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, meets local man Erik Adriaensen at the graves of fallen aviators from 464 Squadron at Eindhoven, Netherlands. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan.

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RAAF salutes dedication to WWII graves

20/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 765 Views 0 Comments Chief of Air Force, Netherlands, WWII

A Dutch family who tend to the graves of Australian aviators have received personal thanks from Chief of Air Force

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Captain Ishidera Takahiko receives a personalised cricket bat from Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney, Commander Ben Weller, on arrival in Yokosuka during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy

Port visit firms ties with Japan

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 905 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney arrived in Japan for a short break and maintenance period in Yokosuka at the midpoint of its Indo-Pacific

Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (Royal Malaysian Navy) Observer Lieutenant Dain monitors shipping movements onboard an Australian P-8A Poseidon during a sortie on Operation Gateway 25-1/2. Photo by Sergeant Craig Barrett.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Butterworth engagement on Op Gateway 25

17/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1847 Views 0 Comments Operation Gateway, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

In a display of international collaboration, 92 Wing Alpha Detachment hosted Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Butterworth’s key leadership and

Australian Army soldier Corporal Hyun Kim is promoted by Commander 1st (Australian) Division, Major General Ash Collingburn during Exercise Freedom Shield at Camp Yongin, Republic of Korea. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Sergeant Won Kyu Jeon (Republic of Korea).

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Linguist left speechless at award ceremony

17/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 975 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Exercise Freedom Shield, linguists, South Korea, United Nations Command (UNC)

Army reservist Corporal Hyun Kim was promoted from craftsman to corporal and presented with an Army Silver Commendation during Exercise

Australian Army Private Kamarga Rogers, from 3rd Close Health Battalion, discusses medical techniques with Lieutenant Susami Shiori of the Japan Self-Defense Force during Operation Render Safe. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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Army medic relishes first deployment

17/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2066 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Japan Self-Defense Force, Operation Render Safe, PNG, unexploded ordnance, WWII

In the tropical terrain of East New Britain, Australian Defence Force personnel are working with international partners to help make

Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their freedom-of-entry through the streets of Wellington, New Zealand, during HMAS Canberra's port visit. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Sister cities bond during parade

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1493 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, New Zealand, RNZN

The cold wind couldn’t put a chill on the welcome in Wellington for HMAS Canberra’s freedom-of-entry parade and civic reception.

Deputy Detachment Commander, Flight Lieutenant Alex Cross, displays some of Operation Gateway's most important logistics requirements at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photos by Sergeant Craig Barrett.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

From rotis to round-the-clock maintenance

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1247 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Gateway, P-8A Poseidon, Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth

What does it take to get 60 personnel and multiple aircraft operating as a seamless contingent overseas? CAPTION: Deputy Detachment Commander,

Captain Brendan Nguyen engages with a student during mental health training in Ho Chi Minh City. Story and photos by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin.

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Army psych values training first-hand in Vietnam

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2057 Views 0 Comments UNMISS, Vietnam

Australian Army psychologist Captain Viet (Brendan) Nguyen returned to the homeland of his parents to assist in preparing Vietnam People’s

The New Zealand Special Air Service Regiment marks 70 years since its formation, on 7 June 1955. Image supplied by NZDF.

New Zealand News

NZSAS celebrates 70th birthday

07/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1705 Views 0 Comments 1 NZSAS Regiment

For 70 years the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) has been deployed on some of the most complex, challenging

One of three New Zealand NH-90 helicopters to be deployed on Ex Talisman Sabre 25 approached for embarkation on HMNZS Canterbury to sail for Australia. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News

New Zealand sending impressive contingent to Talisman Sabre

06/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1642 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel and assets have begun to deploy to one of the largest multi-national military exercises

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is briefed on the success of Operation Spider's Web by the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine General Vasyl Maliuk. Photo courtesy of President Zelenskyy's social media.

Europe News Videos

Ukraine pulls off historic attack on Russian bomber fleet

02/06/202502/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2138 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

In a truly audacious attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, Ukraine’s drones destroyed billions of dollars worth of aircraft deep

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Armoured Regiment demonstrates hyper-teaming with uncrewed aerial systems on Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California, on 11 March 2025. Story by Major Peter Nugent. Photos by Photos: Corporal Nakia Chapman.

Australian Army News USA Videos

Converting brain power to fire power

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1817 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armoured Regiment, drones, Project Convergence Capstone five (PC-C5), US Army

With drones buzzing overhead and uncrewed vehicles scrabbling over the harsh desert terrain, Australian soldiers were given a glimpse of

Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant Commander Brian Brook, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Frugtniet and US Navy Lieutenant Makiling are deployed to Japan in support of the UN Security Council sanctions Enforcement Coordination Cell. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2306 Views 0 Comments North Korea, Royal Canadian Air Force, united Nations Security Council, US Navy

From a naval base in Tokyo, a team of four Australians are working with international partners to enforce United Nations

Medical staff from 3rd Health Battalion treat a simulated casualty during rehearsals as part of Exercise Balikatan in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Overseas

Army mobile surgery unit agile on Ex Balikatan

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1438 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Exercise Balikatan, Philippines, Role 2 Basic (R2B)

An Australian Army medical team performed critical surgery under general anaesthesia overseas thanks to a new capability provided by the

Australian Army soldiers from 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, transit to Balabac Island, Philippines, on an American Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, as part of Exercise Balikatan. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photo by Sergeant Samuel Miller.

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Battle group builds confidence in combined force

14/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1635 Views 0 Comments 5th/7th Battalion RAR, Exercise Balikatan, Philippine Marine Corps, US Marines

“Should we have to meet in the dark at a time not of our choosing, it won’t be the first