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An Australian Army soldier from 1st Armoured Regiment demonstrates hyper-teaming with uncrewed aerial systems on Project Convergence Capstone 5 at Fort Irwin, California, on 11 March 2025. Story by Major Peter Nugent. Photos by Photos: Corporal Nakia Chapman.

Converting brain power to fire power

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 775 Views 0 Comments 17th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armoured Regiment, drones, Project Convergence Capstone five (PC-C5), US Army

With drones buzzing overhead and uncrewed vehicles scrabbling over the harsh desert terrain, Australian soldiers were given a glimpse of

The Coral-Balmoral Cup pits elements of the Australian Army School of Armour against US teams, at Puckapunyal, Victoria. Story by Captain Nicholas Coles and Captain Carlie Gibson.

Australian Army News

Battle of the best returns with a bang

16/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1477 Views 0 Comments Armoured Corps, Coral and Balmoral Cup, School of Armour, US Army

The Royal Australian Armoured Corp’s Coral-Balmoral Cup was bigger than ever this year, boasting more crews and international participants. CAPTION: The

US Army Major General Glenn Dean, centre, speaks with Commanding Officer Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Lieutenant Colonel Tim Soper, left, during the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank maintainer course at Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana, Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photos: bySergeant Andrew Sleeman.

Australian Army News

Tank course reflects partnership with US

13/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 923 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), Bandiana, M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams, US Army

Vehicle mechanics and electronic technicians across Army finally have their hands on the new M1A2 system enhancement package version 3

Flight Lieutenant Tom Breadon, of RAAF’s 36 Squadron, briefs mission details before a joint air-drop mission over Alaska. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nicole Thomson-Pride. Photos by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica (US Air Force).

News Royal Australian Air Force USA

Sky-high teamwork in Alaska

15/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1475 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC), No. 36 Squadron, RAF, US Air Force, US Army

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III took part in a joint air-drop mission over Alaska, which involved about

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force's 33 Squadron meet their counterparts from the Republic of Korea Air Force at Gimhae Air Base during Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1. Story by Squadron Leader Eamon Hamilton.

Asia News Royal Australian Air Force

Building experience and connections in South Korea

13/11/202416/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2189 Views 0 Comments Exercise Freedom Flag, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 114MRCU, Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea Air Force, US Air Force, US Army, US Marines

A growing Australian presence at Exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 in the Republic of Korea recently allowed Royal Australian Air Force

Soldiers from Rifle Company Butterworth exit a US Army Chinook during the field training exercise during Exercise Keris Strike in Sabah, Malaysia. Story by Lieutenant Chloe Reay. Photo by Evangelos Wilson.

Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Diggers show their mettle in Malaysian jungle

02/08/202402/08/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2779 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Exercise Keris Strike, Malaysian Armed Forces, Rifle Company Butterworth, US Army

As the waves crashed along the coastline of Sabah in East Malaysia, three nations gathered to mark the conclusion of

An Australian soldier from Rifle Company Butterworth 144 gives feedback to a soldier from the US Army during close combat shooting drills as part of Exercise Keris Strike in Malaysia. Story and photo by Lieutenant Chloe Reay.

Australian Army News Overseas

Aussie troops train in the Malaysian jungle

11/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1601 Views 2 Comments 1st Brigade, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Rifle Company Butterworth, Royal Malaysian Army, US Army

Surrounded by mountains and sprawling Malaysian jungle, where rain is a constant and unrelenting presence, lies Camp Paradise. CAPTION: An Australian

Signallers Harley Leggett and Lachlan Colquhoun set up a communications tower during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Robards. Photo by US Army Specialist Marquis McCants.

Australian Army News Science & Technology USA

Diggers experiment to innovate in US

22/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1968 Views 0 Comments Project Convergence Capstone Four (PC-C4), US Army

It’s not often soldiers feel it’s okay to fail at work – and they’re certainly not encouraged to. CAPTION: Signallers Harley

Australian Army gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, competing in the US Army's Best by Test artillery competition in Oahu, Hawaii. Story by Major Taylor Lynch. Photos supplied by the US Army.

Australian Army News Overseas USA

Aussie gunners win on the world stage

28/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1504 Views 0 Comments 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, US Army

A team of 31 gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, won in a number of categories at the

Australian Army, United States Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel at the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 85.

ADF Japan News

Aussies’ first participation in Ex Yama Sakura

08/12/202315/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1872 Views 0 Comments 1st (Australian) Division, Exercise Yama Sakura, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), US Army

Australia is participating in Exercise Yama Sakura (YS85) for the first time, enhancing interoperability and mutual defence capability with Japan

The Defence Forces Dental Services Meeting at Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Fit to bite, fit to fight

13/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1672 Views 0 Comments Defence Forces Dental Services (SDFDS), Royal Navy, US Army

The use of technology and the impact of increasing sugar consumption were on the agenda when dentists from defence forces

Australian and United States military personnel welcome the arrival of the first United States Army materiel to Wadsworth Barracks, Bandiana together site managers on 14 August 2020. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Major Matthew Knight.

Australian Army News

Hundreds of US Army vehicles move to Bandiana

15/09/202319/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2964 Views 2 Comments Bandiana, Gaza Ridge North Barracks, US Army, Wadsworth Barracks

A splash of camouflage will come to Bandiana, Victoria over the coming months, as ADF trucks transport United States Army

A Royal Australian Navy aviation support sailor marshals a United States Army MH-47G Chinook after it landed on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance Action. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.

News Royal Australian Navy Videos

A hosting first for HMAS Adelaide

25/08/202326/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2369 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, US Army

A US Army special operations Chinook, from the ‘Night Stalkers’ regiment, conducted deck landings on HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Balance

Army soldiers from Australia's 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, and United States' 11th Field Artillery Regiment work together during a combined arms live-fire serial on Exercise Brolga Sprint 23 at the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News

Aussies and Yanks side-by-side on the gun line

16/08/202323/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1629 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, 4th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Exercise Brolga Spirit, M777 Howitzer, US Army

Australian and United States artillery soldiers worked side-by-side operating M777 howitzers during 3rd Brigade’s annual combined live-fire activity. CAPTION: Army soldiers