Flying Officer Michael Clifton, a maritime patrol and response officer from No. 11 Squadron, on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
27 Jul 2021
Air Force
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Hunting submarines unites father and son

Some families go fishing together, but one Air Force father-and-son duo hunt submarines. 

People & service
Officer of the watch Sub-Lieutenant Lucas Menenti looks out from HMAS Brisbane’s bridge wing during an air-warfare serial off the coast of Queensland on Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
26 Jul 2021
Navy, Air Force
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Cooperation in action

Air Force F-35As provided air security to Royal Australian Navy and United States Navy warships in an air-maritime exercise on Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
An Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
25 Jul 2021
Air Force
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Spartan to enhance response and engagements

Defence is enhancing support for humanitarian disaster relief, crisis response and regional engagements by redefining the role of the C-27J Spartan…

Capability & technology
Australian Army Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and New Zealand Army personnel confirm target coordinates while conducting training serials at the Townsville Field Training Area in QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: LACW Emma Schwenke
24 Jul 2021
Army, Air Force
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Calling for bombs via comms

Australian, New Zealand and US Joint Terminal Attack Controllers coordinate explosive effects on TS21.

Capability & technology
Gunner Nathan Wood, of the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, observes a target during the RBS 70 man-portable air defence missile system training serial at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
22 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Striking in a new way

The ADF's newest warfighting concept, multi-domain strike, is on show at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo: Petty Officer Rick Prideaux
21 Jul 2021
Air Force
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Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

No. 32 Squadron has celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation by honouring its last remaining WWII veteran.

People & service
Private Supachai Kladpin, of the 10th Force Support Battalion, cooks meals in the Camp Growl kitchen in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
21 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Talisman Sabre stomachs won’t growl

Members from 1st Catering Company are providing meals for hundreds of troops at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Humanitarian aid equipment is loaded into a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft bound for Fiji. Photo: Sergeant Ben Dempster
21 Jul 2021
Air Force
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COVID response continues in Fiji

The ADF is supporting Australia's friends in the region during the pandemic.

Alliances & relationships
Bindal Elder Uncle Alfred Smallwood welcomes Exercise Talisman Sabre participants to country with a traditional smoking ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Lauren Larking
20 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Welcome to Country for Talisman Sabre participants

It was a new experience for many international military personnel who gathered for the Welcome to Country at Talisman Sabre. 

Exercises & training
Air Force members of Distributed Ground Station – Australia at work in the lead-up to last year’s virtual Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag. Artificial intelligence is set to help intelligence analysts. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
20 Jul 2021
Air Force
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Ai technology helping sort intelligence data

Intelligence analysts at No. 83 Squadron are working with scientists to develop artificial intelligence technology.

Capability & technology
Squadron Leader Nicholas Willers, left, and Warrant Officer Martin Johns during the challenge at RAAF Base Williamtown.
19 Jul 2021
Air Force
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Pushing for mental health awareness

Personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown have completed a push-up challenge to help raise awareness of mental health.

People & service
Australian Army pilot Captain David Fileman, of No. 4 Squadron, with a PC-21 aircraft during TS21 at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
17 Jul 2021
Army, Air Force
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Army pilot speaks Air Force lingo

Captain David Fileman is an Army helicopter pilot working in RAAF's No. 4 Squadron, deployed on TS21. 

Exercises & training