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An MH-60R helicopter fires a laser-guided rocket off the NSW south coast during Exercise Tigerfish 2023. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

News Royal Australian Navy

Choppers hone sub-hunting skills

05/05/202305/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 516 Views 0 Comments Exercise Tigerfish, MH-60R Seahawk

Navy’s anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters provided valuable training for aircrew and maintainers during Exercise Tigerfish. CAPTION: An MH-60R helicopter

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Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Corey Hardy on board HMAS Choules during the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter first of class flight trails. Story and photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

ADF People Editor's Blog

Indigenous sailor has all the right moves

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 485 Views 2 Comments HMAS Choules, Indigenous, MH-60R Seahawk

From dancing with his people to dancing for his people, Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Corey Hardy is proud to be

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Royal New Zealand Navy sailor Able Logistics Supply Specialist Shannon Edwards on board HMAS Choules. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy

Exchanging skills and knowledge

31/03/202301/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 985 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk

A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian

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HMAS Choules' flight deck marshaller directs an MH-60R helicopter to the flight deck. Story by Petty Officer Helen Frank. Photo by Able Seaman jasmine Moody.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Choules sets sail to renew flight quals

24/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 963 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, MH-60R Seahawk

After an extended maintenance period of more than 12 months, HMAS Choules has now set sail to renew its authority

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Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 582 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual

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Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in action during the 21-gun salute as part of the Australia Day celebrations at Bradfield Park, Sydney. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Splash of Red (Beret) and guns in Sydney’s Australia Day

27/01/202327/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1071 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ADF Red Berets, Australia Day, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Roulettes

The Australian Defence Force put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. CAPTION: Gunners from the 9th

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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 651 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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From left, Able Seaman Jordan Pagett, Ship Sponsor Nicola Hodgman, Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore Will Hodgman and Sub Lieutenant Bradley Cowen stand on the forecastle of HMAS Hobart in Singapore. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Hobart welcomes two special guests

12/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 773 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, Singapore

As HMAS Hobart sailed into Singapore, the ship’s MH-60R helicopter embarked two special guests from the Republic’s busy airport. CAPTION:

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Commanding Officer 816 Squadron Commander Lee Pritchard and members of 816 Squadron march through the streets of Caloundra. All photos byAble Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Warm Caloundra welcome for 816 Squadron

02/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 453 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN)

In a momentous occasion for 816 Squadron members and the local community, the squadron conducted a freedom-of-entry down the main

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Leading Seaman Aircrewman Jake Williams looks out from HMAS Hobart's embarked MH-60R helicopter ‘Carnage’ during a cross-deck onto US Navy Aircraft Carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Able Seaman Emily Johnson.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Top Gun experience for Seahawk crew

01/12/202201/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 413 Views 0 Comments Exercise Keen Sword, HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, US Navy

Royal Australian Navy personnel who operate and maintain the MH-60R helicopter embarked in HMAS Hobart had a Top Gun experience

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HMAS Hobart's embarked MH-60R helicopter Carnage returns to the ship during flying operations in the North Pacific Ocean as part of a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy

Night training sharpens landing skills

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1033 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment

Landing an MH-60 Romeo helicopter on a pitching and rolling warship at night requires regular intensive training and teamwork. CAPTION:

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An RAAF Roulette PC-21 aircraft from the Central Flying School, RAAF Base East Sale, thrills visitors during Navy Day 2022. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Stephen Hunter. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

History News Royal Australian Navy

A day to sell the dream

23/10/202225/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 540 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, Navy Band, PC-21

The return of Navy Day Victoria on October 9, after a pandemic hiatus, coincided with the 80th anniversary of HMAS

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A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter at Sikorsky Australia in Nowra, NSW. Story by Elyssa Comer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Romeo’s maintenance milestone worth a belated brag

27/09/202229/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 872 Views 0 Comments Lockhead Martin, MH-60R Seahawk

Defence and Australian industry have marked the milestone of completing the 40th periodic deeper maintenance interval on Navy’s fleet of

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Royal Australian Navy medical officers Commander Robert Turner and Lieutenant Cody Nash transfer a simulated casualty from a MH-60R Seahawk during a training exercise on board HMAS Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

Medical ’emergency’ tests skills

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1479 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Render Safe

At the request of the government of Nauru, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) deployed a team of specialist personnel to

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Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Story b y Lieutenant Commander Karen Dwyer. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

A wish takes flight

06/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 884 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, No. 723 Squadron, No. 725 Squadron

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross

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Commander Patricia Kemp, Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott, President of Nauru Lionel Aingimea, Dr Helen Cheney and Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra Captain Jace Hutchison on board Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

News Royal Australian Navy

President’s thanks for making Nauru safer

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 750 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Render Safe

The President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, thanked the Royal Australian Navy for its efforts on Operation Render Safe during a visit to

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Combat Systems Operator Able Seaman Tony Luu throws a heaving line from HMAS Parramatta as the ship prepares to berth at Fleet Base East on return from a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Asia News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Parramatta received warm welcome home

03/08/202204/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 929 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Parramatta, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, PTIs

The Anzac-class frigate HMAS Parramatta returned to its home port of Sydney following a regional presence deployment. CAPTION: Combat Systems

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A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter winches Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta Commander David Murphy onto the flight deck during their regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin and Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

A visit from ‘royalty’ and a last port call

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1590 Views 1 Comment HMAS Parramatta, MH-60R Seahawk, US Navy

HMAS Parramatta recently concluded its last port visit as part of its regional presence deployment following a busy program of

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Royal Australian Navy Midshipman Daniel Snels and Able Seaman Alice Shelverton from Joint Task Force 629 assess the Hawkesbury River flooding in Pitt Town, NSW. Photo by David Cotton.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Defence supporting communities affected by flooding

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1167 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, MRH-90 Taipan, NSW Flood Assist

Defence is providing support to communities affected by the NSW floods in response to requests from NSW Emergency Services through

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A Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, such as this one, was involved in the rescue of three residents from Kangaroo Valley who were trapped by flood waters.

News Royal Australian Navy

Night-time rescue of flood-stranded residents

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1051 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, No. 816 Squadron (RAN), NSW Flood Assist

A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter has evacuated three residents from their home in the Upper Kangaroo Valley following threats

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