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Australian Army sappers from the 6th Engineer Support Regiment join in a Counter-Improvised Explosive Device course during the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines program in Tarlac City, Philippines. Story by Captain Annie Richardson.

Sappers get a blast out of shared training

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), 6th Engineer Support Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, EOD, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), mobile training team (MTT)

Under the beating sun in Tarlac City in the Philippines, Australian explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists recently exchanged experience and

Personnel from the 1st Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines clear an objective as Battle Group Tiger at Bradshaw training area, NT, during Exercise Predator's Run 2024. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Miranda Buckley.

Australian Army News

Tough terrain makes for good soldiering

13/08/202417/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1511 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, 5th Battalion RAR, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Predator’s Run, UK Armed Forces

Framed by rocky features, crocodile-infested rivers and red sunsets, the Bradshaw Ranges are one of the Army’s most picturesque –

Australian Army News

Tigers’ run a roaring mission success

07/08/202407/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1180 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Predator’s Run

In the expansive and rugged terrain of the Bradshaw Field Training Area in the Northern Territory, the early morning air

Philippine Army soldiers conduct an urban clearance serial led by the joint Australian training team - Philippines at Camp Melchor F. Dela Cruz. Story. by Captain Thomas Kaye. Photo by Sergeant Brodie Cross.

Australian Army News Overseas

Australian and Filipino soldiers exchange tactics

24/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1392 Views 0 Comments 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, land mobile training team (LMTT)

Mortars, urban combat clearance, signals, first aid and combat shooting were just some of the categories of training conducted in

Personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force, Pacific Air Forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines assess casualties at the site of a simulated aeromedical evacuation during Exercise Balikatan, Philippines. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photos by Corporal Sam Price.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Exercise Balikatan turns up the heat

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1905 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Balikatan

An extreme heatwave added to the challenge for members of the ADF deployed to the Philippines for Exercise Balikatan 2024

Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade and the Armed Forces of the Philippines travel by Zodiac small craft from Darwin to Channel Island, NT, to conduct an assault as part of Exercise Predator's Run. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photos by Corporal Tenikah Mills.

Australian Army Videos

Five-nation exercise in Top End

27/09/202308/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2671 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Carabaroo, Predators Run

More than 100 soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participated in Exercise Carabaroo in Darwin alongside soldiers from

Australian Army medical officer Major Peter Del Fante has a discussion with Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Navy personnel during Forward Deployable Preventative Medicine Unit training at La Union High School in the Philippines for Exercise Pacific Partnership 2023Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photos by Sergeant David Said.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Overseas

First doctor visit for some in Philippines

27/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1612 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HADR, Republic of Korea Navy, US Navy

A 60-year-old Filipino farmer with a months-long chronic cough and history of tuberculosis had never seen a doctor before meeting

A ground combat element made up of ADF personnel, US Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers on completion of a combined amphibious assault exercise during Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhasset.

Australian Army News Overseas

The kings of close contact

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2393 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, M1A1 Abrams

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank and Armed Forces of the Philippines amphibious assault vehicles worked alongside each other during

The HMAS Canberra medical team and Philippine Navy participants of the Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care Training on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Alon 2023. Photo by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Building a warfighting medical capability

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1573 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra

Armed Forces of the Philippines medical team members have been awarded certificates for completing the bespoke Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care

News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

F-35s’ big role in Philippines exercise

05/09/202307/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2258 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, C-130J Hercules, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35A Lightning II, Philippines, US Marines

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, with the E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment hits the shore during a combined amphibious assault activity on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Tanks for combined-arms exercise in Philippines

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3344 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, Philippines, US Marines

For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States

Australian Army officer Major Bayani Fernandez (centre) shares a laugh with his counterparts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca.

ADF People

Returning to the Philippines

01/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 921 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

An Australian soldier originally from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has returned home during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Asia Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2098 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

Members of 1st Battallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, and US Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Alon during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photos by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Philippine and Australian forces embarked on HMAS Canberra

15/08/202320/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2220 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, IPE, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MV-22 Osprey, RAAF Darwin, USMC

Personnel from Philippine and Australian forces have embarked HMAS Canberra in Darwin in preparation for Exercise Alon, which is being

Royal Australian Navy Liaison Officer Philippines, Lieutenant Paolo De Leon briefs Australian embassy defence section staff on upcoming logistic requirements in support of the Joint Australian Training Team - Philippines. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People

A perfect fit for Philippines liaison officer

18/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1712 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines

At age 15, Paolo de Leon left the Philippines when his family relocated to South Perth, Western Australia. CAPTION: Royal

An Australian Army rifleman from 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, conducts combat shooting rehearsals at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

Asia Australian Army News Pacific

Soldiers prepare for Philippines deployment

31/01/202331/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2841 Views 0 Comments 2nd Health Battalion, 6th Battalion RAR, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Gallipoli Barracks

Members of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and 2nd Health Battalion have been preparing for

HMAS Stalwart arrives at the port of Manila, Philippines, as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart visit the Philippines

05/11/202205/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2256 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart berthed at Manila, Philippines, for a five-day port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022

HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Five-nation exercise in Sulu Sea

01/11/202202/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2186 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas in the Philippines during

Philippine Air Force members work with RAAF Combat Controllers from 4 Squadron during Close Air Support training activities at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Sergeant Josa Kohler. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force

Air forces share skills on Ex Havoc Strike

26/10/202228/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2146 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Havoc Strike, F-35A Lightning II, Hawk-127, No. 4 Squadron, No. 76 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF Williamtown

This year’s Exercise Havoc Strike, 4 Squadron’s premier close-air support exercise, included the participation of members from the Philippine Air

Australian Army soldier Corporal Connor McLeod explains to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines how to attach a detonator to a breaching charge in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

Asia Australian Army News

Sharing skills in the Philippines

19/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2192 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, 3rd Battalion RAR, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines

A series of training activities are under way in the Philippines, aiming to strengthen interoperability between the Australian Defence Force and

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