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Thousands of AK-47 assault rifles sit on the flight deck of guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans during a post-seizure inventory process. US Navy photo.
Middle East News USA 

More than 2000 AK-47s seized in Middle East

11/01/202311/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 927 Views 1 Comment

U.S. naval forces intercepted a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman on 6 January while transiting international waters along

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Vietnam Veterans' Day held at the Vietnam Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.
Australian News Veterans 

50 years since Australia proclaimed end to Vietnam War

11/01/202310/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1060 Views 0 Comments Vietnam Veterans’ Day

Today marks 50 years since the 1973 proclamation of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. Minister for

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A wooden mock-up of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II in Canadian markings at the Classic Air Rallye, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa. Photo by Ahunt, via Wikimedia.
News Overseas 

Canada joins F-35 club

10/01/202310/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1166 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to never buy F-35, the Government of Canada yesterday signed a contract to procure

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News Royal Australian Air Force 

Spartan makes life-saving delivery to Derby, WA

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 701 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, No. 35 Squadron, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, State Emergency Service (SES)

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has delivered life-saving dialysis supplies to a medical facility in the flood-affected Kimberley

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster prepares to airdrop construction and camp equipment and stores to Bunger Hills, Antarctica, as part of Operation Southern Discovery. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by David Knoff.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Videos 

Army and RAAF team up for special Antarctic air drop

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 721 Views 0 Comments Army No. 176 Air Dispatch Squadron, C-17A Globemaster III, No. 36 Squadron

Ending 2022 on a high, 18 soldiers from Army’s 176 Air Dispatch Squadron learnt new skills to further enable the

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Members from Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment prepare to depart RAAF Base Townsville to support flood recovery efforts in Western Australia. Story by Captain Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Linda Bone.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force 

Chopper crews proud to lend a hand in Western Australia

09/01/202315/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 655 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, MRH-90 Taipan, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA, Operation Flood Assist 2023-1, RAAF Townsville

Three MRH-90 Taipan, two CH-47 Chinook helicopters, their aircrews and a team of support personnel from the 5th Aviation Regiment

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft takes off from RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, bound for Western Australia and Operation Flood Assist 23-1. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

07/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 847 Views 2 Comments Operation Flood Assist 2023-1

The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from

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High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Long-range rockets ordered for Australian Army and RAN – before Strategic Review finalised

05/01/202308/01/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5881 Views 21 Comments High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, HIMARS, Naval Strike Missile, NSM

Defence has signed contracts with the US DoD to deliver High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to the Australian Army and

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Cadets from the Royal Military College-Duntroon and Indonesian Army exercise patrol tactics at Puckapunyal military training area. Story by Corporal Veronica O’Hara. Photo by Major Michael Kiting.
Asia Australian Army News 

Australian and Indonesian military colleges on short-term exchange

23/12/202202/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1791 Views 0 Comments Puckapunyal, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Indonesian Army officer cadets integrated into Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D) platoons in late October during the annual short-term cadet exchange

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Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.
Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Christmas – business as usual for those on duty

23/12/202206/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1864 Views 0 Comments

More than 450 Australian Defence Force personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond speaks at the 11th Biennial Submarine Institute of Australia Conference hosted in in Canberra. Photo by Nic Douglass.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Leaders discuss future of nuclear-powered subs

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1647 Views 0 Comments AUKUS, Chief of Navy, Minister for Defence, Nuclear Powered Submarines

Opportunities and challenges involved in Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines were discussed at the 11th biennial Submarine Institute of Australia

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From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb Butterworth and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond are presented with a donation to Keeping Watch from Director Navy Health Commodore Michael Miko and CEO of Navy Health Mr Ron Wilson. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Helping to keep watch over those in need

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 862 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Keeping Watch Fund

Navy Health has donated $72,500 to the Keeping Watch Fund. CAPTION: From left, former Warrant Officer of the Navy Deb

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Flying Officer (retd) John 'Blue' Bailey, left, and Commanding Officer of 25 Squadron Wing Commander Paul Taylor pose in a world war jeep replica at RAAF Pearce. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Squadron Leader Roger Buddrige.
History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Back to base for centenarian

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 620 Views 1 Comment RAAF Pearce, WWII

Flying Officer (retd) John ‘Blue’ Bailey, a former 25 Squadron pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday with a special visit to

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Sub Lieutenant Paige Vernon-Smith and Lieutenant Nicholas Coxsedge stand at ease on board HMAS Arunta as the ship returns home to Fleet Base East in Sydney after a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Victor Yee. Photos by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Commander praises fine ambassadors

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 422 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, MH-60R Seahawk

As HMAS Arunta returned home to Fleet Base East this month after a three-month regional presence deployment, her commander praised

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond takes a selfie with members of New Entry Officers Course 67. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman RyanTascas.
News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Officers course with an international flavour

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 555 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Gap Year program, HMAS Creswell, New Entry Officers’ Course

The New Entry Officers Course 67 (NEOC 67) attracted seven international students from the navies of the Philippines, Papua New

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News Royal Australian Navy 

Choules celebrates 11th anniversary

23/12/202223/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1353 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20

HMAS Choules recently celebrated the 11th anniversary of her commissioning while undertaking sea qualification trials at Jervis Bay. CAPTION: HMAS

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Australian Defence Vessel Reliant at the Port of Apia, Samoa. Story by Major Lily Charles. Photo by Sergeant Jarrod McAneney.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos 

ADV Reliant’s visit to Samoa

23/12/202228/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 376 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Samoa

With a diplomatic relationship spanning half a century, Australia and Samoa share many things – among them a passion for

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Reservists and civilian employers from the public sector winner South Australia Women's and Children's Hospital. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. Photo by Private Michael Currie.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Hospital wins national reserves support award

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 511 Views 1 Comment Defence National Employer Support Awards, Gallipoli Barracks

Leadership, communication and strong organisational skills are just some of the attributes ADF reservists bring to the civilian work environment,

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Alison Frame (left) will take over as Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs from incumbent Liz Cosson in January 2023.
Australian News Veterans 

New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”

22/12/202222/12/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3501 Views 18 Comments Alison Frame, Department of Veterans' Affairs, DVA, Liz Cosson

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’

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The 268 ADF Pilots Course members assemble at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Final graduates for the year ready to soar

21/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 728 Views 0 Comments No. 2 FTS, PC-21, RAAF Pearce

Fifteen students from 268 ADF Pilots Course have received their wings and graduated from 2 Flying Training School at RAAF

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