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Cyber warfare specialist Leading Seaman Joel Kviz while deployed to Japan for Operation Argos, working from Kadena Air Base. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman and Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Deployed cyber specialists deliver mission assurance

31/10/202531/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 641 Views 0 Comments Cyber Command, cyber warfare, Japan, Operation Argos

Delivering ‘cyber assurance’ to Defence operations is a responsibility that requires cyber warfare specialists to work abroad, working in a

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Eric Morant and Leading Aircraftman Lachlan McAndrew exchange mission data from the P-8A during Operation Argos at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force

Precision and partnership drive Argos success

28/10/202528/10/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 703 Views 0 Comments Japan, No. 11 Squadron, No. 87 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon, united Nations Security Council

On Operation Argos, intelligence informed each flight, operations coordinated it in real-time and mission assurance specialists processed every byte of data

A Royal Australian Air Force P8-A Poseidon aircraft and United States Navy P-8A Poseidon’s on the flight line at United States Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos 25-1. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Corporal Emma Schwenke.

Japan News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF Poseidon on North Korean-sanctions patrol

29/04/202504/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 6219 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon, united Nations Security Council, US Air Force

Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol crew deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, for Operation Argos

Leading Seaman James Neville looks out towards HMAS Sydney as the ship is deployed on Operation Argos. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Keeping an eye on the deep Yellow Sea

01/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2295 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, Regional Presence Deployment

One of Australia’s newest warships HMAS Sydney recently completed Operation Argos in the Yellow Sea. CAPTION: Leading Seaman James Neville looks

HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter “Voodoo” returns to the ship during flying operations on her current deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

China News Royal Australian Navy

Aussie helicopter ‘warned off’ by Chinese fighter

06/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2366 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

The Australian government says it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following what they say was an unsafe

Leading Seaman Kalani Brinkmeier (left) and Able Seaman Samuel Speakman from HMAS Toowoomba on the flight deck during flying operation as part of Operation Argos. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Toowoomba supports North Korea sanctions – sailors hurt

21/11/202321/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3373 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, Regional Presence Deployment, united Nations Security Council

The crew of HMAS Toowoomba have supported United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea during a regional presence deployment.

USS America's MH-60S helicopter is marshalled by HMAS Anzac’s Leading Seaman Joshua Leach during deck landing training on board Anzac. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. All photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Anzac busy in Korean and Japanese waters

29/06/202330/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3358 Views 0 Comments HMAS Anzac, Operation Argos

From South Korea to Japan, HMAS Anzac has continued to conduct important exercises, operations and engagement activities. CAPTION: USS America’s

RAAF Tactical Coordinator Flight Lieutenant Brad Jolly, centre, at his station on-board a P-8A Poseidon during Operation Argos 2023. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

Japan Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF’s eyes in the sky on North Korea sanctions

24/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2629 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

RAAF personnel have helped to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods into North Korea as part of

RAAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon prior to departing for a maritime surveillance mission. Story by Flying Officer Connor Bellhouse. Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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Captaining aircraft on Operation Argos

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2490 Views 0 Comments No. 11 Squadron, Operation Argos, P-8A Poseidon

Deploying on Operation Argos to Okinawa, Japan, for the third time, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her progression from

A No.11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon takes off from RAAF Base Darwin for a sortie on Ex Kakadu 2022. Photo by Sergeant Pete Gammie.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Poseidon sent on North Korea-sanctions mission again

20/02/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2763 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

Defence has deployed a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on Operation Argos as part of Australia’s

HMAS Arunta’s embarked MH-60R helicopter 'Athena' come in to land as the ship transits through the Indonesian archipelago during a regional presence deployment. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Arunta to patrol North Korea sanctions

28/10/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1700 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta is supporting the deterrence and monitoring of illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods bound

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 2324 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

Members from No. 11 Squadron carry out a mission on a P-8A Poseidon during Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20. The mission flew over 10 hours and included surveillance of the Victorian alpine region, country New South Wales and Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

Australian News Operations Royal Australian Air Force

Poseidon on North Korea sanctions monitoring

19/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3048 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

Australia is deploying a RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime-patrol aircraft in support of United Nations Security Council sanctions on North Korea.