Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane trained alongside warships from partner nations as part of Exercise Pacific Vanguard off the coast of New South Wales. It’s the first time the exercise has taken place in Australian waters. Sailing in company with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Makinami, the Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Wang…
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed personnel to the Solomon Islands to work with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to restore calm in the capital Honiara after recent civil unrest. The Solomon Islands Government requested support from the Australian Government under the 2017 Bilateral Security Treaty. Around 100 ADF personnel have joined contingents…
At the request of the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Australian Defence Force is providing niche capabilities to support the conduct of the 2022 national elections. Working with the PNG Electoral Commission, Papua New Guinea Defence Force and Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, the ADF is providing specialist planning and logistics support, along…
Australian Defence Force personnel are representing the nation in the United Kingdom following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. On behalf of the three services and Defence organisations which the Queen was directly associated with, the 40 personnel are attending official commemoration and memorial ceremonies as part of the…
The Australian Defence Force proudly supported the Hunter Valley Airshow on 25 and 26 March 2023 at Cessnock Airport, New South Wales. The event showcased flying displays from an E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, an MH-60R helicopter, and No. 100 Squadron historical aircraft. Members of the public were able to get up close to the Air Force…
The Australian Army’s 9th Force Support Battalion conducted a live fire exercise at Greenbank Training Area over the period of 05 to 16 September 2022. The activity was a Field Training Exercise aimed at developing Foundation War Fighting skills in preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. The exercise provided the opportunity for members to gain…
Australian Army soldiers have been working hard conducting training for members from the Armed Forces of Ukraine during Operation Kudu. Our soldiers are helping train section, platoon and company commanders. The training has been a great opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen our relationship. The ADF stands in solidarity with Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion.…
The Service Attaches and Advisors’ Group (SAAG) made waves while visiting RAAF Glenbrook and Richmond, NSW, for a capability brief. Around 8 of the SAAG travelled to the iconic Bondi Beach for a surf lesson. The SAAG combined their newly learnt skills with help from the Army Surf Riders Association. The SAAG Engagement Program is…
The Royal Australian Air Force received new Queen’s Colour on the occasion of its centenary on 31 March 2021. During the ceremony, held at Government House in Canberra, all of the colours, standards and banners of the Royal Australian Air Force were marched on parade, and a mass flypast took place. From modest beginnings at…
Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1 is the final phase and graduation exercise of No 2 Operational Conversion Unit and No 2 Squadron operational conversion courses. It has produced the first combat-ready F-35A Lightning II pilots and co-pilots now fully capable of delivering airpower for the joint force. Operating out of RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal from…
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