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Commanding Officer INS Sumedha Commander Phaneendra, left, Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton and Indian Defence Advisor Captain Akhilesh Menon in front of INS Sumedha during its visit to Fremantle. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Petty Officer Richard Cordell.
India News Royal Australian Navy 

Indian Navy ship visiting Australia

16/08/202218/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2249 Views 1 Comment AUSINDEX, HMAS Anzac, Indian Navy

Indian Navy Ship (INS) Sumedha is visiting Australia as part of global celebrations for India’s 75th Anniversary of Independence or ‘Azadi Ka Amrit

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New Zealand Army infantry 'indian file' behind a moving Light Armoured Vehicle. NZDF file photo.
Europe New Zealand News Russia UK 

NZDF deploying infantry to train Ukrainians

15/08/202215/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1986 Views 1 Comment Ukraine

The New Zealand Defence Force will, over the next three weeks, begin to deploy up to 120 personnel to the

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ADF News Veterans 

Suicide Royal Commission delivers interim report

14/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1844 Views 0 Comments Suicide Royal Commission

Commissioners, Nick Kaldas (Chair), James Douglas and Peggy Brown presented the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran

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An Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Arnhem Thunder, held at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

A forecast of Lightning for Pitch Black

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1670 Views 0 Comments Exercise Pitch Black, F-35A Lightning II, No. 3 Squadron, No. 75, RAAF Darwin

Dominating the skies of the Northern Territory, the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II will participate in Exercise

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A RAAF P-8A Poseidon is marshalled out of the No. 11 Squadron maintenance hangar by ground crew at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
News Royal Australian Air Force Sovereign industry 

Upgraded hangar a good fit for Poseidon

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2581 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon, RAAF Edinburgh

Upgrades completed at a hangar at RAAF Base Edinburgh will enable deep maintenance of Australia’s fleet of 12 P-8A Poseidons

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Squadron Leader Paul Summers, left, and Group Captain Anthony Stainton cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Williamtown Allied Health Services building. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

New health hub opens at Williamtown

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2217 Views 0 Comments health services, RAAF Williamtown

An old cadet building has been transformed to meet the mental and physical health needs of military personnel and support

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A soldier from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, provides security at Jungle Training Wing, Tully, during Exercise Kalimantan. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.
Australian Army News 

Welcome to the jungle

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2538 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, 5th Aviation Regiment, MRH-90 Taipan

With world-class training environments and aviation assets on their doorstep, the soldiers of Townsville are prepared to deploy into any

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Petroleum Operators from the 17th Sustainment Brigade pump fuel from an LCM8 to land Cowley Beach Training Area in Queensland. Story and photo by Captain Thomas Kaye.
Australian Army News 

Moving fuel from ship to shore

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2005 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, 17th Sustainment Brigade, 9th Force Support Battalion, MRH-90 Taipan

Army’s fuel specialists, or ‘Operator Petroleum’, were out in force at Cowley Beach Training Area, certifying and maintaining their unique

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National President of the AATTV Association Colonel (retd) Kerry Gallagher, left, and President of RSL Queensland Major General Stephen Day unveil the Operation Reunite memorial at Kokoda Barracks. Story by Captain Ashlea Tighe. Photo by Signals Christopher Kingston.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News 

Marking 60th anniversary of AATTV

12/08/202214/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3007 Views 0 Comments AATTV, Kokoda Barracks, Victoria Cross, Vietnam War

One of the most highly decorated units of the Vietnam War celebrated the 60th anniversary of its formation with a

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Captain Robyn Phillips, left, Petty Officer Jordon Bradshaw, Indigenous artist Kerrie Williams and Leading Seaman Callum Dawson at the Fleet Air Arm museum in Nowra. Story by Lieutenant Danielle Worthey. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

Dreamtime collaboration, with a dream team

12/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1400 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, Indigenous

HMAS Albatross’ recent commission with local Indigenous artist, Aunty Kerrie Williams, celebrates a genuine community connection and respect to the

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The graduates of No. 266 pilots course with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce following their graduation on July 29. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

14 new pilots graduate despite local storms

12/08/202216/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2365 Views 0 Comments 2 Flying Training School, No. 2 FTS, RAAF Pearce

Perth storms didn’t deter the spirit of 14 students receiving their wings and graduating from No. 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base

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Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling Captain Gary Lawton cuts HMAS Stirling's birthday cake with the bases youngest member Seaman Amity Coyer. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Lieutenant Gary McHugh.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

44 years of Stirling service

12/08/202216/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1713 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling

Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation. CAPTION:

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A United States Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber aircraft prepares to refuel from a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft over the Northern Territory. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin and Flight Lieutenant Marina Power. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller.
News Royal Australian Air Force USA 

US Lancers sweep into the Top End

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1878 Views 0 Comments B-1B Lancer, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 13 Squadron, RAAF Darwin, US Air Force

A pair of United States Air Force (USAF) B-1B Lancer bombers recently swept into the skies of the Northern Territory.

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A member of Air Force's No. 2 Squadron is winched from a life raft on Nelson Bay to a search and rescue helicopter during a survival training exercise. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Lieutenant Samuel Hicks.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Survival training gets real

09/08/202209/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1635 Views 0 Comments CHC Helicopter, E-7A Wedgetail, No. 2 Squadron

A dramatic marine search and rescue effort at Nelson Bay looked nail-bitingly real, but was in fact a training exercise

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Sergeant Nathan Judd, right, with caterer Private Sam O’Brien in the deployable catering capability during the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Gapuwiyak, Northern Territory. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Allen.
Australian Army News 

Upgraded catering capability on show

09/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2243 Views 0 Comments 10th Force Support Battalion, AACAP, Indigenous

Catering Commander Sergeant Nathan Judd and his team of six chefs from the 10th Force Support Battalion are having the

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Soldiers from 2RAR secure a beach as part of a small-boat operations activity during RIMPAC. Photos: Corporal John Solomon.
Australian Army News USA 

Jumping into action

09/08/202215/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2384 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, F470 Zodiac, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC, US Marines

Landing forces put their training to the test in a multi-national reconnaissance mission during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)

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CEO of Shoalhaven Ex-Services Group Bernie Brown, Veteran Engagement Coordinator Justine Lugg and Invictus Australia’s Veteran Engagement Specialist for southern NSW Debbie Dimmock. Photo supplied.
News Veterans 

Invictus Australia finds sporting partner in Nowra ESO

06/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1736 Views 0 Comments Invictus Australia, Shoalhaven Ex Services Group

Invictus Australia is increasing capacity to support veterans and their families on the South Coast of NSW to access the

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US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads a fleet of multi-national ships in formation during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Photo by Corporal Djalma Vuong-De Ramos.
ADF News 

ADF caps off biggest RIMPAC yet

06/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3325 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

The Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) participation in the world’s largest international maritime exercise has come to an end. CAPTION: US

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PC-21 aircraft from No. 4 Squadron conduct formation flying in the airspace near RAAF Base Williatown, New South Wales. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Catherine Kelly.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF PC21s deploying to New Zealand

05/08/202205/08/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3048 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force will deploy aircraft and personnel to New Zealand for Exercise RAVEN KAHU which will occur

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Founders of cyber security business InfoSect which won funding through the Next Generation Technologies Fund to develop its cyber security tool, BOGONG. Story by Edwina Callus. Photo from Thorson Photography.
ADF News Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Small business has big future

05/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1825 Views 0 Comments DST

Funding through Defence’s Next Generation Technologies Fund (NGTF) has helped a small cyber security start-up grow its business from being

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