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Australian Army soldiers farewell Armed Forces of Ukraine members as they return home to Ukraine from Operation Kudu Rotation 10 in the United Kingdom. Story by Captain Brittany Evans. Photos by Corporal Guy Sadler.

Training Ukrainians becomes personal

27/08/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3503 Views 0 Comments NATO, Operation Kudu, United Kingdom

For Australian soldiers and officers on the 10th rotation of Operation Kudu, supporting and training Ukrainian soldiers for four-and-a-half months

Commander of the Australian contingent, Major Tom Folley, pauses during Operation Kudu. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Training of Ukrainians evolves with the war

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3105 Views 2 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Australia’s support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia’s 2022 invasion

For his work during Operation Kudu, Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay receives the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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Building a strong team with honesty and leadership

10/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1300 Views 0 Comments King's Birthday Honours, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

From a base in Germany, Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay commanded a 100-strong team flying E-7A Wedgetail missions for Operation Kudu,

An Australian Army soldier serving on Operation Kudu instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel on section attack tactics. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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From dream job to nightmare of Russian invasion

05/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 10635 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Interflex, Operation Kudu, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Olena was at her dream job, a personal trainer at a successful gym, when she heard news of Russia’s invasion

Australian Army soldiers provide instructional training to Ukrainian personnel on Operation Kudu in the UK. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Lance Corporal Andrew Shaw.

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Valuable training for Ukrainians continues

26/11/202428/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 4909 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers extolled the value of training with Australian personnel on the latest courses to assist

Army medic Corporal Orlando Tagaloa participates in Exercise Rendezvous Acacia at the Wide Bay Training area, Queensland. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Gentle giant enjoys medical mentoring role

04/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2109 Views 0 Comments 3rd Health Battalion, Exercise Rendezvous Acacia, Operation Kudu

When you first lay eyes on Army medic Corporal Orlando Tagaloa, his towering stature and formidable physique instantly command attention.

Australian guitarist Glen Harrison gives his all while performing with Australian country music star Amber Lawrence during a Forces Entertainment Tour in the UK. Story and photos by Major Dave Thompson.

Australian Army News Overseas

Entertaining the troops the true-blue way

05/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2222 Views 0 Comments Forces Entertainment Tour, Operation Kudu

ADF personnel training Ukrainian soldiers in Britain under Operation Kudu have received a touch of home-inspired, true-blue, live country music

Major Alan Bretherton in the UK. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Major on a mission with purpose

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2027 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu, United Kingdom

A former Royal Australian Air Force Cadet is heading up an expanded ADF contingent training Ukrainian personnel in the UK

RAAF 36 Squadron personnel walk from a C-17 Globemaster towards Hurley’s Hangar after arriving at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Aussies deploy on Operation Hydranth

17/05/202418/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2049 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Middle East Region, No. 36 Squadron, Operation Accordion, Operation Beech, Operation Hydranth, Operation Kudu

As Houthi rebels sank and raided vessels in the Red Sea, the Australian Government announced ADF personnel would deploy under

The crew of RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetail meet Australia's High Commissioner, Stephen Smith, at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland after a six month European deployment as part of Operation Kudu. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Guardian a blessing in the skies

26/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2718 Views 0 Comments E-7A Wedgetail, No. 2 Squadron, Operation Kudu, RAAF Williamtown, Ukraine

Australia’s watchful ‘guardian-from-above’, the E-7A Wedgetail, has returned home after providing critical early-warning protection for the military and humanitarian logistic