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Ukraine

An Australian Army soldier instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel during a training serial as part of Op Kudu Rotation 10 in the United Kingdom. Photo by Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.
ADF Europe News Overseas 

10th Aussie rotation to Ukraine training mission

30/08/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6154 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukraine

Deploying the 10th rotation of Australian personnel on Operation Kudu marked three years of continuous support to the Armed Forces

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Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tanks await loading onto a ship in Australia, bound for Ukraine. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Europe News 

Aussie tanks arrive in Ukraine

20/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3242 Views 4 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukraine

The transfer of the first tranche of Australian-gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been completed.

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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.
ADF People Royal Australian Air Force 

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,

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is briefed on the success of Operation Spider's Web by the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine General Vasyl Maliuk. Photo courtesy of President Zelenskyy's social media.
Europe News Videos 

Ukraine pulls off historic attack on Russian bomber fleet

02/06/202502/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5107 Views 0 Comments Ukraine