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ADF Support the Royal Papua New Guinea K-9 unit on Operation Kimba 2022

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…

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3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Mortar Course

Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, spent a week conducting the basic mortars course in Townsville Field Training Area. This saw them hone their communication skills and teamwork both on the mortar tube and in the command post to ensure that every section can provide accurate and reliable fire time after time.…

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The royal family: Slavery, colonialism and race

In the Caribbean, some people are calling for the British monarch to be removed as head of state, and for the royal family to pay reparations for their role in slavery. We explore the royal family’s uncomfortable links to slavery, colonialism and race in the countries where King Charles is the head of state. SUBSCRIBE…

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Royal Navy IED divers operated Sea Wasp during Unmanned Warrior

Unmanned Warrior was a multinational exercise, held in Scotland and Wales 10-21 October 2016. Around 40 companies and organisations were invited by the United Kingdom´s Royal Navy to show off their latest technological developments within maritime autonomous systems in a tactically representative environment. During the exercise, Saab´s anti-submarine acoustic target AUV62-AT and the underwater IED…

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Royal Netherlands Air Force Conducts First MQ-9 Reaper Drone Flight Over Dutch Airspace

The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has taken a decisive step in modernizing its military capabilities with the first flight of an MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper over Dutch airspace. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), renowned for its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, conducted a training mission over the northern regions of the Netherlands and the adjacent…

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Royal Australian Air Force Participates for First Time in Combat Aircraft Training in India with EA-18G Growler Fighter Jets

On September 29, 2024, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) confirmed its participation in the multinational exercise Tarang Shakti, held in Jodhpur, India. This marks the first time the RAAF has sent its EA-18G Growler fighter jets to India for combat training. Organized by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the exercise involved eight participating nations…

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King’s Birthday parade – Royal Military College – Duntroon

Staff cadets from the Royal Military College – Duntroon performed a King’s Birthday Parade, including the time-honoured tradition known as ‘Trooping the Colour’ on Saturday 10 June, 2023 in Canberra. The parade marked the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, and featured a 21-gun salute fired from the top of Mount Pleasant by…

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