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Signallers from 108 Signal Squadron test their interoperability with 144 Signal Squadron during Exercise Hermes Run in Mount Gambier, SA. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Army gets ready for extreme weather

25/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 690 Views 0 Comments 144th Signal Squadron, 8th Signal Regiment, 9th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Hermes Run

Reserve signal squadrons from Australia’s southern cities tested their preparedness for the high-risk weather season during Exercise Hermes Run from

Australian Army soldiers from units across 13th Brigade work with security elements of the RAAF protecting people and critical infrastructure at RAAF Base Curtin as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Derby, WA. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. Photo by Corporal Janet Pan.

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2nd (Australian) Division reshaping for north-facing defence

13/10/202316/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1588 Views 0 Comments 13th Brigade, 2nd (Australia) Division, 8th Brigade, 9th Brigade, Army Reserve, Exercise Talisman Sabre, RAAF Curtin

The role of the 2nd (Australian) Division will focus on the defence of Australia’s north and offshore territories, in line

Australian Army soldiers prepare to participate in a live-fire platoon attack at Cultana Training Area as part of 9th Brigade's Exercise Rhino Run 2023. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News

Combat in the outback

29/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1129 Views 0 Comments 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Rhino Run

Standards were high as soldiers from South Australia’s 9th Brigade completed a major live-fire warfighting exercise at Cultana Training Area.

Signaller Matthew Crawford, of 8th Signal Regiment, helps 144th Signal Squadron test its high-frequency capability during Exercise Rhino Run. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Captain Peter March.

Australian Army News

Signallers dial up on the run

27/09/202303/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 600 Views 0 Comments 144th Signal Squadron, 8th Signal Regiment, 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Rhino Run

144th Signal Squadron was bolstered with support from 8th Signal Regiment to provide the full scope of communications and information

An Air Force Cadet enjoys a protected mobility vehicle ride during an immersion experience as part of 9th Brigade's Exercise Rhino Run 2023. Story by Captain Adrienne Goode. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

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Cadets get a taste of ADF life

20/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 871 Views 0 Comments 9th Brigade, ADF Cadets, Cultana

ADF cadets across South Australia were provided with the opportunity to visit 9th Brigade at Cultana Training Area on September

Soldiers from 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment, sharpen their infantry skills during Exercise Shrike Launch at Cultana Training Area, South Australia. Story by Captain Peter March. Photos by Sergeant Peng Zhang.

Australian Army News

10/27RSAR test combat skills

16/08/202323/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1006 Views 0 Comments 10/27 Battalion Royal South Australian Regiment, 1st Armoured Regiment, 9th Brigade, Cultana, Exercise Shrike Launch

Soldiers from the 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment (10/27RSAR), seized the opportunity to sharpen their combat skills during Exercise

Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment present arms during the 9th Brigade Transition of Authority parade at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Australian Army News

9th becomes Army’s newest combat brigade

28/10/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2364 Views 0 Comments 144th Signal Squadron, 1CSSB, 1st Armoured Regiment, 1st Brigade, 7RAR, 9th Brigade

Adelaide-based 9th Brigade has become the Australian Army’s first truly integrated combat brigade, with the incorporation of several full-time Adelaide-based