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A United States Coast Guard vessel heads out on patrol from HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

US security patrols feel like honorary Aussies

25/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1710 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

They may be a long way from their home base of Clearwater, Florida, but the United States Coast Guard personnel

A Republic of Korea Marine Corps marine conducts a combat team assault during Exercise Talisman Sabre at Bowen, Queensland on 18 July 2025. Photo by Lance Corporal Jessica Gray.

Asia Australian Army News USA

Korean marines launch attack backed by AU US

25/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1991 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

Two Republic of Korea MUH-1 Marineon helicopters departed the ROKS Marado sitting offshore. They roared into Bowen, delivering an amphibious

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel attached to the Australian Amphibious Force - Amphibious Task Group 1 (ATG-1) participate in Wet and Dry Environmental Rehearsals (WADER) from HMAS Canberra during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in the Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.

Japan News Pacific

Multinational integration during amphib landings

25/07/202525/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1862 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

Over the last few days, the Australian Amphibious Force has completed significant Force Integration Training (FIT) and Wet and Dry

Australian Europe News

Aussie tanks arrive in Ukraine

20/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3615 Views 4 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukraine

The transfer of the first tranche of Australian-gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been completed.

Australian Operational Service Medal – Indo-Pacific on display during an award ceremony at the Navy Capability Centre – Henderson, Western Australia. Photo by Leading Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

ADF News Pacific

New medal for Indo-Pacific service

18/07/202518/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5014 Views 1 Comment

Approximately 150 personnel of ship’s company of HMAS Stuart are among the first in the nation to receive the Australian

Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, Royal Navy Commodore James Blackmore is welcomed on board HMAS Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney hosts Carrier Strike Group Commodore

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3346 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, HMAS Sydney, Operation Highmast, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Navy

HMAS Sydney has welcomed the Commander of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Royal Navy Commodore James Blackmore, on

Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank is presented by Colonel Michael King and Lieutenant Michael Henderson of the Australian Army to Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo and Chris Pearce of the Tank Museum, United Kingdom. Story by Captain Edward Pym. Photos supplied.

Australian Army News UK

Australian tank on display at British museum

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4747 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Leopard main battle tank, School of Armour

An Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank has been donated by the Australian Defence Force to the British National Tank Museum

Australian Army officer Major Liam Clarke, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, and Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Captain Cyril Gerari, from Igam Barracks Engineer Battalion, on Exercise Puk Puk, in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photos by Lance Corporal Caitlyn Davill.

Australian Army News Pacific

Brothers in arms and construction in PNG

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2547 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Exercise Puk Puk, PNG

Combat engineers from five nations executed four major and two minor projects in eight weeks during Exercise Puk Puk in

Australian Defence Force medical personnel provide assistance to Australian citizens on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft during a military assisted departure from Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of Operation Beech. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

Australian Army Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

Israel relief flight shows pride in mission

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3225 Views 1 Comment Air Mobility Group (AMG), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron

Profound joy and tears of relief greeted the first Australian military-assisted departure flight from Israel on touch down at its

Philippine Army and Australian Army soldiers shake hands after the Australians were presented with patches of the Philippines’ 4th Infantry Division during the closing ceremony of Ex Kasangga at Camp Evangelista in Northern Mindanao. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree

Asia Australian Army News

Diggers share skills with Filipino soldiers

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2031 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Exercise Kasangga, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), Philippine Army

Australian Army soldiers have conducted training with the Armed Forces of Philippines in demolitions, field obstacles and search, as well

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

Australian Army Europe News

Training of Ukrainians evolves with the war

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3402 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 2599 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 2582 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.

ADF People Australian Army Europe Uncategorized

Diggers deliver missile training for Ukraine in Poland

27/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2621 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.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Overseas

ADF players honour fallen heroes

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4921 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.

ADF People Europe History Lest We Forget

RAAF salutes dedication to WWII graves

20/06/202522/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2047 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 1957 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 7785 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).

ADF People Asia Australian Army

Linguist left speechless at award ceremony

17/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2142 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.

ADF People Australian Army Overseas

Army medic relishes first deployment

17/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3277 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