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Regional Maintenance Provider - East representative Chris Gaskin, Veolia representative Linda Gater and Regional Maintenance Centre - East representative Cris Cicuta, at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Captain David Sippel. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

Smart solution for Garden Island drains

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 592 Views 0 Comments Garden Island

A collaborative trial has tackled an ongoing drainage issue at the Captain Cook Graving Dock (CCGD) at Sydney’s Garden Island,

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Personnel from the French Armed Forces and Australian Army embark HMAS Choules in Townsville, Queensland, in preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy Talisman Sabre 

Amphibious forces embark for Talisman Sabre 2025

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1899 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, French Armed Forces, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Choules

Preparing for the embarkation and transportation of hundreds of people is no easy task, but for the Australian Amphibious Force

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United States Army paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division conduct a night airborne insertion from a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III over Charters Towers. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photos by Corporal Emma Schwenke.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Allied paratroopers own the night

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 855 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Exercise Talisman Sabre, French Armed Forces, German Army, Joint Forcible Entry Operation (JFEO), US Army

Three-hundred-and-thirty-five US paratroopers dropped into Charters Towers under the cover of night, exploiting allied night vision capabilities to launch a

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Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Air Force personnel work together to refuel a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft using Sustainable Aviation Fuel at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, prior to the commencement of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Story by Cleo Arya. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Neil Bradbury.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Flying clean at Talisman Sabre 2025

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 523 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, RAAF Amberley, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

As Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 (TS25) ramps up across Australia, the skies above Queensland have marked a new milestone in

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ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Navy diver breaks own record in search of wreck

18/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 611 Views 1 Comment

A Navy clearance diver has completed a record-breaking dive to lay eyes on a wreck that had not been visited

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Governor General Sam Mostyn congratulates Robynn Freeman, widow of Private Richard Norden, after presenting her with her husband's Victoria Cross for Australia. Mrs Freeman is flanked by her and Richard's sons, Scott and Shane. Photos by Paul Berry.
Australian Army News Veterans 

Norden VC investiture ceremony

15/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1682 Views 1 Comment

The Victoria Cross for Australia was formally presented to the family of the late Private Richard Norden today, in recognition

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Unveiling of a commemorative artwork at Sikorsky Australia's Nowra facility marks the 50,000 flying hours and 10 years of service achieved for Australia’s MH-60R Romeo. Story by Chloe Mackrell. Photos from Lockheed Martin Australia.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

MH-60R Romeo passes 50,000 flying hours

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1096 Views 0 Comments Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, Sikorsky

Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Romeo helicopters has passed 50,000 flying hours and 10 years of service, a major milestone for

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An Australian Army soldier from Battle Group Ram conducts a trench assault during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise in preparation for Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Rickey. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.
Australian Army News 

Who adapts wins – Chief of Army’s plan for victory

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1625 Views 1 Comment Chief of Army, Exercise Regional Warfighter, Exercise Talisman Sabre, HIMARS

The Australian Army is undergoing a major phase of adaptation and proof of the transformation to the Army of 2030

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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 1184 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

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Australian Army News 

Arty showcases new RQ-21 Integrator drone

15/07/202523/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 649 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment RAA, Exercise Talisman Sabre, RQ-21 TUAS, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

In the skies above Shoalwater Bay, a lone aerial vehicle glides over rugged terrain, camera payload trained on the scrub

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 aircraft lands on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra off the coast of Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Canberra’s crew tested for Talisman Sabre

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 539 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, Sea Training Group

‘Beep, beep, beep’ booms through the ship’s intercom system, also known as a pipe, as a voice calls out “brace

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A Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Chū-SAM Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system fires during a combined joint live-fire exercise at Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
ADF News 

Ex Talisman Sabre 2025 officially launched

14/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1259 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre

Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, officially commenced today following an opening ceremony on board HMAS Adelaide.

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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 3520 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

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RAAF Base Richmond, a major hub for Air Force operations, marks its centenary this year. Photo by Aircraftwoman Maddison Scott.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Richmond marks centenary as NSW’s biggest airbase

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1161 Views 0 Comments RAAF Richmond

The Royal Australian Air Force marked the 100th birthday of RAAF Base Richmond on June 30, celebrating the oldest RAAF

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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 954 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

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Wing Commander Tanya Evans with Warrant Officer (retd) George Hatchman, from the 23 Squadron Association, at the unveiling of RAAF Base Amberley's 85th Anniversary plaque. Story by Corporal Brett Sherriff. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Amberley celebrates 85th anniversary

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 684 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley

RAAF Base Amberley personnel celebrated the 85th anniversary of flying operations on-site by unveiling a plaque on June 17. CAPTION: Wing

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Army vehicle technician Corporal Jacob Sofia inspects the engine of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle during Exercise Eagle March at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.
ADF People Australian Army 

Heavy responsibility to keep armour rolling

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 693 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, ASLAV

Putting a spanner in the works usually means trouble – but for a vehicle technician, it just means getting the

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For the crew of HMAS Sydney, Uckers is a traditional game that parallels the journey of the ship during its regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.
ADF People Competitions Royal Australian Navy 

“What the uck?” – HMAS Sydney revives old board game

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 646 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

“Want to uck?” might be an alarming phrase the first time someone hears it, but in HMAS Sydney, it’s an

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Soldiers from Land Warfare College participate in the 2025 Canungra Combat Challenge alongside civilian teams to raise money for Legacy. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photo by Sergeant Lisa Stone.
Australian Army News 

Canungra challenge raises $110,000 for Legacy

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 581 Views 0 Comments Canungra Combat Challenge, Kokoda Barracks, Land Warfare College, Legacy

At 6.30am, the June air was quite frosty at the starting line high up in the Queensland hinterland, but the

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The latest cohort of Royal Australian Air Force pilots graduate from 76 Squadron Introductory Fighter Course at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Ten out of 10 for fast-jet pilot training

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 651 Views 0 Comments Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter, Introductory Fighter Course (IFC), No. 76 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown

A full cohort of pilots has graduated from the challenging Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at 76 Squadron for the first

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