Indo-Pacific Endeavour Archives

Seaman Boatswains Mate Kelsey Buchanan stands at the 12.7mm machine gun on board HMAS Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

New horizons for inspired young sailors

15/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 369 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac pulled away from the wharf to begin their roles in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22),

Representatives from Australia, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada work together as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

All friends on deck in the Indo-Pacific

12/12/202213/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 794 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Anzac, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

A walk through the main living areas of HMA Ships Adelaide and Anzac during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE22) quickly revealed

Soldiers from the ADF and Royal Brunei Armed Forces come to shore during a joint military exercise. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Asia Australian Army News

Amphibious assault on Indo-Pacific Endeavour a highlight of Brunei visit

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1058 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBLF)

Soldiers from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) charged across Penanjong Beach during Indo-Pacific

From left, Privates Shane Bagley, Frank Atkinson, Jack Dawes and Aleksandar Radovic in front of the first live-fire range-in-a-box in HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Peter Kuschert. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Videos

Innovation enabled soldiers to use live ammo at sea

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 Views 1 Comment 1st Battalion, 2nd Battalion, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, live-fire range-in-a-box (LFRiB)

Innovation enabled Australian soldiers on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 to take part in various live-fire training serials on board HMAS Adelaide

Physical training instructor Petty Officer Jacob Machen conducts the first ADF Fitness Leaders course at sea on board HMAS Adelaide. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People

Budding fitness leaders run on water

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 215 Views 0 Comments ADF Fitness Leaders (ADFFL), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Of all the achievements recorded on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, few would have been more physical than the first sea-borne ADF

Navy's Imam, Chaplain Majidih Essa. Story by Senior Chaplain Andrew Thorburn. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester

ADF People

Faith in bridges of respect

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 169 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Navy’s first Muslim chaplain visited the Maldives, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia to build relationships with regional partners during Indo-Pacific Endeavour

From left, Private Shane Bagley and Private Frank Atkinson of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on HMAS Adelaide. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson and Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Army’s amphibious force always ready at sea

07/12/202207/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 436 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, Australian Amphibious Force (AAF), HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Whether on land or at sea, the Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) personnel aboard HMAS Adelaide have been ready for anything.

Australian Army signaller Christie Dutra shows members from the Indonesian National Armed Forces the Austeyr Enhanced F88 at HMAS Adelaide’s Defence Industry Expo. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Defence innovation on show in international waters

02/12/202206/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 870 Views 0 Comments EF88 Austyer rifle, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

When you think expo, you usually think banners and brochures in air-conditioned exhibition halls. Having a defence industry showcase on

Leading Seaman Stacey Allen, left, and Lieutenant Danica Zhan provide dental care to Leading Seaman Damien Ripley while embarked in HMAS Stalwart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Aaron Robinson.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Pearly whites on the deep blue sea

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 405 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Leading Seaman Stacey Allen form the deployed dental team on board HMAS Stalwart for

Australian Army and TNI Marines conduct an amphibious beach demonstration in Indonesia. Story by Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney. All photos by Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army News Videos

Australian, Indonesian troops hit beach in combined raid

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 666 Views 1 Comment HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Indonesian National Armed Forces, MRH-90 Taipan

Months of planning and coordination between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) set the

ADF Deputy Chief Joint Operations Command Air Vice-Marshal Mike Kitcher, right, presents a gift to the Office of Civil Defence Deputy Administrator for Operations, Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV. Story by Captain Zoe Griffyn. Photo by Brandon Grey.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Valuable lessons from Philippine experience

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 515 Views 0 Comments HADR, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Philippines

Australian and Philippine officials conducted a humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) tabletop exercise in Manila, Philippines as part of

ADF's Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles take part in urban warfare training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army News Videos

ADF’s combat vehicles make overseas debut in Singapore

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1308 Views 0 Comments Boxer CRV, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Singapore

One of the newest capabilities of the Australian Defence Force has made its international debut at a training ground in

The Australian Army Band with students at the marine ecology event in Visakhapatnam. Story and photo by Flying Officer Brent Moloney.

Australian Army India News

Army bands together with students

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 432 Views 0 Comments Australian Army Band, India, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Students in India have drawn inspiration from the Australian Army Band during a performance in Visakhapatnam (Visag) to celebrate our

Private Samuel Sutcliffe, centre, from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, volunteers as a patient during combat first-aid training. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photos by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News

Soldiers practise combat first aid at sea

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 441 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2RAR, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Army first aid personnel are returning from sea equipped and ready to step back into the field. CAPTION: Private Samuel

Australian Aid pallets are unloaded from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at Wattay International Airport in Laos. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photos by Sergeant David Said.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Laos visit a welcome first

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 477 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Lao People's Armed Forces

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III recently landed in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, filled with supplies to

Wing Commander Peter Milier, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Carly Best are two of the 20 RAAF members serving on board HMAS Adelaide for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Trading wings for sea legs

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1341 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

Working in one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships is not a typical posting for Royal Australian Air Force

Craftsman Mathew Kelly, passes the ball during the 73rd Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens Tournament. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Asia Australian Army Japan New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Rugby comp more about cultural exchange than winning

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 950 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Rugby

Most teams make their way to Singapore for Asia’s oldest international rugby tournament by air. This year, one team sailed

Petty Officer Jean Metcalf on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide before scattering his father's ashes from an MRH-90 Taipan. Story by Lieutenant Emma Anderson. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People History Lest We Forget

Father’s legacy honoured with special flight

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 766 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, HMAS Adelaide, Indo-Pacific Endeavour

A Navy member honoured his father’s legacy in a special way thanks to aircrew from Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment embarked

Military Police Dog Handler Private Aidan Fleming with his working dog Drago after taking part in urban warfare training in Singapore. Story by Lieutenant Amy Johnson. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

ADF People

Dog gives capability some bite

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 668 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Military Police Dog

Having a military police dog (MPD) working overseas is a reminder of the importance and dependability of a longstanding capability.

Maritime Task Group Commander Commodore Mal Wise lays a wreath at the Cenotaph War Memorial Park in Singapore. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittachai Sakonpoonpol.

Asia Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Remembrance Day in Singapore reinforces ties

15/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 767 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Remembrance Day, Singapore

Though far from home, a group of Australians commemorated Remembrance Day amongst Indo-Pacific friends at the Singapore Cricket Club’s War

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