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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.

Canberra’s crew tested for Talisman Sabre

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1263 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

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.

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Ex Talisman Sabre 2025 officially launched

14/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3053 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.

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.

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Australian tank on display at British museum

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4569 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

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 2443 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

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 2249 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

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.

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Amberley celebrates 85th anniversary

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1642 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

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.

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Heavy responsibility to keep armour rolling

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 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

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.

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

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1344 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

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 1083 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

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.

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Ten out of 10 for fast-jet pilot training

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1116 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

Battlegroup Warhorse Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle, from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.

Australian Army News

Battlegroup Warhorse tests brigade’s mettle

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1592 Views 1 Comment 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, Boxer CRV, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

Army’s 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed ‘enemy’ during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay

Major Andrew Penhaligon, 133rd Battery Commander, 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, receives the battery flag from former battery commander, Major Allan Harrison (Retired), during the Regiments Locating Artillery Centenary Parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Leading Aircraftsman Luke Donegal.

Australian Army History News

Regiment marks historic milestones

11/07/202511/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1600 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment RAA, Gallipoli Barracks

The 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (20 Regt RAA), marked four milestones in a ceremonial parade last month at Gallipoli

Missile Maintenance Facility Amberley and US government personnel celebrate the completion of a milestone for a training missile maintenance activity at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Evan Ho.

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Milestone for training missile maintenance

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1274 Views 0 Comments AMRAAM, HARM/AARGM, Missile Maintenance Facility Amberley (MMFA), RAAF Amberley, Sidewinder

Australia’s training missile maintenance capability has reached a great milestone. CAPTION: Missile Maintenance Facility Amberley and US government personnel celebrate the

Australian Defence Force medical personnel provide assistance to Australian citizens on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft during a military assisted departure from Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of Operation Beech. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

Australian Army Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force

Israel relief flight shows pride in mission

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2968 Views 1 Comment Air Mobility Group (AMG), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron

Profound joy and tears of relief greeted the first Australian military-assisted departure flight from Israel on touch down at its

Philippine Army and Australian Army soldiers shake hands after the Australians were presented with patches of the Philippines’ 4th Infantry Division during the closing ceremony of Ex Kasangga at Camp Evangelista in Northern Mindanao. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree

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Diggers share skills with Filipino soldiers

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1871 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Exercise Kasangga, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), Philippine Army

Australian Army soldiers have conducted training with the Armed Forces of Philippines in demolitions, field obstacles and search, as well

Australian Army soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct an assault on the urban operations training facility during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.

Australian Army News Videos

Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops

09/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 6729 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade kicked off the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise with more than 1500 soldiers from five nations training

Navy combat systems operator Leading Seaman Sarah Kidd in the operations room simulator on board HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Story by Petty Officer Keigan Gunther. Photos by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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Queensland Kidd is going places

09/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1708 Views 0 Comments ADF Gap Year, HMAS Stirling

Growing up in the semi-rural Queensland town of Jimboomba, Leading Seaman Sarah Kidd always had a love for the outdoors.

Commander of the Australian contingent, Major Tom Folley, pauses during Operation Kudu. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

Australian Army Europe News

Training of Ukrainians evolves with the war

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3125 Views 2 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Australia’s support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia’s 2022 invasion