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A C-130J Hercules comes in to land at Lord Howe Island on May 10 during aircrew training circuits at the island’s airfield. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island

26/05/202228/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2489 Views 0 Comments C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

RAAF’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training following the lifting of COVID-19

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From left, Sergeant Gareth Burrows, Private Rhys McBride, Private Omid Sharifi and Craftsman Ashley Doyle load donated furniture into one of the trucks. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Sergeant Jason Slape.
Australian Army News 

Soldiers move donated furniture for Toowoomba residents

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1742 Views 0 Comments 9th Force Support Battalion, Operation Flood Assist 2022

Members of 9th Force Support Battalion (9 FSB) helped transport $20,000 of donated furniture from a depot in Brisbane to

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Captain John Whiteley, right, confirms the presence of military equipment with Finnish colleague Captain Pasi Nukarinen during a routine patrol in the Golan Heights. Story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.
Australian Army Middle East News 

Observers help keep the peace in Golan

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1868 Views 0 Comments Operation Paladin, UN Truce Supervision Organisation

Keeping an eagle eye is more than just a saying for United Nations Military Observer Captain John Whiteley. CAPTION: Captain

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Army Corporal Sam Jamieson from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment trains with the United States Marine Corps at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, as part of Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2022. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.
Australian Army Japan News USA Videos 

Jackaroo removes fences to improve interoperability

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2642 Views 0 Comments 6 RAR, EF-88, Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), USMC

The Australian Army, United States Marine Corps (USMC) and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are removing the barriers to success

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A fuel line is padded from HMAS Stalwart, right, to HMAS Parramatta during Stalwart's first replenishment at sea. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Stalwart ‘open for business’

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1709 Views 1 Comment Fleet Base West, HMAS Parramatta, HMAS Stalwart

The crew of HMAS Stalwart recently achieved a major milestone in the ship’s short time in service when they successfully

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The Bluebottle uncrewed surface vehicle from Ocius Technology Ltd operates in the waters of Jervis Bay during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 22. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Videos 

Navy tests autonomous technologies

26/05/202226/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3522 Views 0 Comments DSTG, HMAS Creswell

About 40 new, innovative autonomous technologies are being tested and evaluated in the waters of Jervis Bay on Exercise Autonomous

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Royal Australian Navy personnel transfer passengers from a stricken Royal Solomon Islands Police Force vessel to HMAS Ararat on May 21. Story by Captain Lily Charles.
News Pacific Police Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Ararat’s crew rescues Solomon Islands police

26/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2028 Views 2 Comments HMAS Ararat, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

The crew of HMAS Ararat rescued a Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) crew last Saturday after the police vessel

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Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O'Connor. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Air show pilot talks us through his F-35A display

26/05/202227/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2247 Views 0 Comments Air Show, F-35A Lightning II, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit

Defence has a long and proud history of showcasing its cutting-edge assets and highly skilled personnel at public events throughout

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A New Zealand artilleryman in position during firing of an L119 light gun on Exercise Long Tan 2022. Photo by Corporal Naomi James.
Europe New Zealand News 

NZ sending artillery trainers to support Ukraine

24/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2599 Views 0 Comments Ukraine

As part of New Zealand’s ongoing response to the war in Ukraine, New Zealand is providing further support and personnel

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Solomon Islands Police Force officers practise their knot tying skills as part of practical maritime safety training with the Australian Defence Force in the use and maintenance of aluminium long boats in Honiara. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.
ADF Australian Army News Pacific 

Small boats, big gesture of friendship

21/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2263 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class Patrol Boat, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force

Two new vessels have been handed over to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Maritime Division to support maritime

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Warrant Officer Class One Mick Dewar takes part in the 40th anniversary parade at South Camp in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. story and photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.
Australian Army Middle East News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Helping keep the peace in Sinai for 40 years

21/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3254 Views 0 Comments MFO, Operation Mazurka

Personnel representing seven nations marched using their own drills when they entered a parade ground in Egypt to the beat of

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Australian Army soldiers, from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, watch a demonstration of the M224 60mm mortar by United States Marine Corps personnel at Shoalwater Bay training area, near Rockhampton.
Australian Army Japan News USA 

Exercise Southern Jackaroo enhances international combat readiness

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2356 Views 0 Comments 6 RAR, 7th Brigade, Exercise Southern Jackaroo, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, US Marines

Hundreds of Australian soldiers, troops from the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) and US Marines have started a major

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Lieutenant Colonel Chris McKay at the memorial for the Battle of Semakh, at Kinneret Academic College, Israel. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper.
Australian Army History News 

Bravery of Light Horse cavalry charge recognised

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3414 Views 1 Comment Light Horse Regiment, WWI

How brave must someone be to charge on horseback at night when the ground can’t be seen? A clue to

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Personnel from HMAS Ararat march through Ararat in Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Ararat Advocate.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Crew parades for the final time in Ararat

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2126 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Ararat

The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Ararat conducted the final freedom of entry parade in the western Victorian town

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A 50 kilowatt-class laser mounted on a US Army Stryker vehicle during a live-fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Photo courtesy US Army.
News Science & Technology USA 

Defeating mortars and drones with Stryker-mounted high-energy laser

17/05/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3786 Views 0 Comments

In four weeks of continuous live-fire exercises, an industry team led by Raytheon and KBR subsidiaries defeated multiple 60mm mortar

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US Indo-Pacific Command Command Surgeon Rear Admiral Pamela Miller and Major General Michael Place watch a capability demonstration of the No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron C-17 patient evacuation platform at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Story by Ayesha Inoon.
Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

Agreement set to strengthen healthcare in Indo-Pacific

17/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1980 Views 0 Comments

The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Australia and the US will lead to the establishment of an

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Japanese Ambassador to Australia, Yamagami Shingo, lays a wreath during the Battle of Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemorative service at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.
History Japan Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Battle of the Coral Sea 80th anniversary

17/05/202217/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2047 Views 0 Comments Battle of the Coral Sea, HMAS Coonawarra, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, US Army, US Navy, WWII

The 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea was commemorated across Australia early this month. CAPTION: Japanese Ambassador

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Lance Corporal Bailey Young and a soldier from the Timor-Leste Defence Force during mine patrolling and detecting training in Timor-Leste as part of the Defence Cooperation Program. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.
Asia Australian Army News 

Army engineers strengthen ties with Timor-Leste

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2853 Views 0 Comments Timor-Leste Defence Force

The first mobile training team for the 2022 series of international engagement activities in Timor-Leste has strengthened Australia’s longstanding ties

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Australian Army soldiers provide guidance to PNGDF soldiers about creating a shield wall during population protection and control training as part of Exercise Olgeta Warrior. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Exchanging tactics in PNG

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2876 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, PNGDF

About 50 personnel from the Australian Army’s 3rd Brigade spent two months providing training to the Papua New Guinea Defence

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Petty Officer Electronics Technician Submarines Michael Budden works at the Defence Force Recruiting stand during the Royal Australian Navy Sea Power Conference as part of Indo Pacific 2022 held in Sydney.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sea Power 2022: Maritime technology inspires future workforce

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1768 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, Sea Power 2022

The future of maritime and naval technology was on display at the Indo Pacific Conference 2022 in Sydney this week.

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