The 16th Australian International Airshow has drawn to a close, marking another jam-packed event that saw: 200,000 attendees 902 exhibitors 350 aircraft A huge thank you to our ADF personnel, international partners, and attendees for making this year’s event another one for the books. #YourADF #Shorts
As part of the 2020 Fleet Certification Period (FCP) Task Group, HMAS Stuart visited the City of Devonport in northern Tasmania. The city has been the ship’s ceremonial homeport since 2007. During the visit, approximately 160 members of the Ships Company exercised their right to Freedom of Entry into the city. They were accompanied by…
Australian Army parachute riggers from the Australian Defence Force Parachuting School at HMAS Albatross outside Nowra, New South Wales, have a vitally important and busy role. The ADF Parachuting School’s parachute-rigger trade soldiers inspect, repair and repack parachutes almost daily to support static-line and military freefall parachute training. Army soldiers who choose to become parachute…
The Direct Fire Support Weapons Platoon had some fun in the sun, live firing a Javelin anti-tank missile at the Townsville Field Training Area. #YourADF #AusArmy #Shorts
HMAS Adelaide has returned to Garden Island, Sydney carrying 616 ADF personnel home from Operation Fiji Assist. All personnel have undergone 14 days of quarantine and three COVID-19 tests to ensure they are COVID free before returning to Australia. On Thursday 24 December 20, over 600 ADF personnel deployed on HMAS Adelaide for Fiji to…
Diamonds are made under pressure Congratulations to the 158 staff cadets from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, who conquered Exercise Shaggy Ridge, a gruelling 96-hour test of endurance, ethics, and resilience. Pushing through limited food, sleep, and demanding scenarios, these future leaders emerged stronger, more adaptable, and equipped to tackle the challenges of leadership in…
Australian Army soldiers from 41 RNSWR, 5th Combat Service Support Battalion, and 8/9 RAR are preparing to support impacted communities as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. #YourADF #AusArmy #Shorts
Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds, CSC, and Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price joined Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, AO, DSC, in a visit to RAAF Base Williamtown, on the 8th of February 2021. The first F-35A aircraft has been inducted…
Wednesday 19 February marked the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of Darwin. During a commemorative service at the Darwin Cenotaph War Memorial, Australian Army gunners from the 8th/12th Regiment conducted a historical re-enactment, as we remembered the courage shown during that dark day in history. Lest We Forget. #YourADF #Shorts
3RAR’s Mortar Platoon have been the first to step onto the range at Townsville Field Training Area in 2021, conducting platoon level live fire training. The platoon provides integral offensive fire support for the mechanised Battle Group within 3 Brigade. With a number of new faces, the exercise gave the soldiers the opportunity to develop…
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