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HMAS Ballarat conducts a five-inch gun firing while sailing off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

Ballarat adds naval gunfire to Talisman Sabre

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HMAS Ballarat has added the force of its five-inch gun to a blue-water combat event as part of Exercise Talisman

A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb on Townshend Island, during TS2. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Allies work together to deliver barrage

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“Okay, if you’re a JTAC please raise your hand.” CAPTION: A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway

Gunner Nathan Wood, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, observes a target during the RBS 70 man-portable air defence missile system training serial at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

ADF News Science & Technology USA

Striking in a new way

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It’s the ADF’s newest joint warfighting concept and it’s on show at this year’s Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) in a

Private Supachai Kladpin, of the 10th Force Support Battalion, cooks meals in the Camp Growl kitchen in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

ADF News USA

Talisman Sabre stomachs won’t growl

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As Patriot surface-to-air missile fuel burnt bright against the blue sky of Shoalwater Bay, cooking fuel in the Camp Growl kitchen

Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

History News Royal Australian Air Force Veterans

Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

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No. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War

Humanitarian aid equipment is loaded into a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft bound for Fiji. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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COVID response continues in Fiji

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The ADF has provided airlift capability to transfer critical personnel, stores and equipment to Fiji in support of the Australian

Australian Army pilot Captain David Fileman, of No. 4 Squadron, with a PC-21 aircraft during TS21 at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Army pilot speaks Air Force lingo

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Captain David Fileman is an Army helicopter pilot working in an Air Force squadron and deployed on the multi-national Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21).

United States Army technical engineer Staff Sergeant Amelia Ramirez in the Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo : Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Keeping watch on environmental health

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United States Army Staff Sergeant Amelia Ramirez is getting to see Australia’s unique environment up close on Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21).

Air Force members of Distributed Ground Station – Australia at work in the lead-up to last year’s virtual Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag. Artificial intelligence is set to help intelligence analysts. Story by David Kilmartin. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Ai technology helping sort intelligence data

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Intelligence analysts at Air Force’s No. 83 Squadron are now using artificial intelligence (Ai) to help sort through large volumes

Soldiers from the US Army's 14th Sustainment Brigade demonstrate their vehicle-recovery capabilities to soldiers from the Australian, British and Canadian armies during the Joint Warfighting Assessment. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Australian Army News USA

Different uniforms, similar practices

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A visit to a US Army brigade has shown logistics personnel from Australia’s 7th Combat Brigade the similarities allies have

Queensland University Regiment's Colours case is now adorned with the artwork of Christopher McGregor. Story by Captain Sandy Biar.

Australian Army News

Storm bird joins with Colours

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The Queensland University Regiment (QUR) Colours now share a connection with a much deeper history that spans millennia thanks to a partnership with

Corporal David Seymour, of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, speaks with Super Truck driver Toby Price during the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars event. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Corporal Brodie Cross.

Australian Army News

Soldiers keep Super Trucks on track

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Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) soldiers used their skills to keep the Stadium Super Trucks racing during the

Royal Australian Artillery and the United States Marine Corps fire an Australian M777 Howitzer at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during TS21. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Trooper Jarrod McAneney.

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Demonstrating a show of force

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During rehearsal day for the Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21) show-of-force demonstration, Australian and US batteries mixed their gunner teams for a fire

Australian and US soldiers share the experience of watching the Patriot missile live-fire during Talisman Sabre. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Trooper Jarrod McAneney.

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Troops in awe of Patriot firepower display

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Described as “lethal and powerful” by the US soldiers who operate it, the MIM-104 Patriot gained a local reputation after

Bindal Elder Uncle Alfred Smallwood welcomes Exercise Talisman Sabre participants to country with a traditional smoking ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Carkhuff. Photo by Lauren Larking.

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Welcome to Country for Talisman Sabre participants

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It was a new experience for many international military personnel who gathered in anticipation for the traditional Welcome to Country

Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

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A pair of shells flew over the water and slammed into Townshend Island within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the afternoon

USS America, USS New Orleans and USS Germantown sail in formation in the Indo-Pacific region, heading to Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Sherrie Flippin. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jomark Almazan.

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Expeditionary Strike Group 7 arrives for Talisman Sabre

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The forward-deployed ships of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived off the coast

Members of Overwatch Battle Group–West get ready to participate in an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Talil, Iraq, 2008. Photo by Brian Hartigan.

Australian News Veterans

Govt wants new remembrance day for ‘War on Terror’

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The public is being ‘consulted’ on a date for a new national day of commemoration – while the head shed seems confused on the details.

Aircraft fitter Aircraftman Blake Schober, from No.11 Squadron, left, and Airbus maintenance team member Daiman Gordon inspect the fuselage of a P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Industry link keeps Poseidon flying

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Strong Defence industry partnerships have been a critical element to the success and sustainment of the Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon

The Air Force team helping keep international freight moving Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib, left, Squadron Leader Chris Ford, Warrant Officer Jodi Peck, Squadron Leader Andrew Lightfoot and Group Captain Louise Burstow. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

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Keeping international freight moving

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Working quietly behind the scenes, a small, dedicated team of Air Force logistics experts is ensuring vital freight continues to