From left, US Marine Corps 1st Lieutenant Kevin Arbeznik and Gunnery Sergeant Emmanuel Alvarado observe an airdrop from a RAAF C-27J Spartan at the Mount Bundy Training Area, Northern Territory.
10 Aug 2023
Air Force
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Airdrop training in the Top End

A RAAF C-27J Spartan conducted airdrops alongside Marine Rotational Force Darwin as part of ongoing training in the Northern Territory.

Exercises & training
Corporal Meldrum standing in front of a plane
10 Aug 2023
Air Force
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From the runway to the sky

Corporal Christopher Meldrum role as an Aircraft Technician is crucial to ensure every aircraft is ready to get back out in the sky.

People & service
A group photo.
10 Aug 2023
Air Force
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Spitfire pilot turns 100

Warrant Officer (retired) John Shoesmith continues to hold onto memories of flying the Spitfire even on his 100th birthday.

People & service
Aviator watches from vehicle
09 Aug 2023
Air Force
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Eyes everywhere

Aviators from RAAF's security force put their capabilities to the test during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aircraftman Max Tesoriero (centre) and project manager Sub Lieutenant Ben Jackson (far left) with senior Navy personnel and the uncrewed surface vessel, Lexcen, which he assisted in developing.
09 Aug 2023
Navy, Air Force
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Uncrewed surface vessel launched

Aircraftman Max Tesoriero always had an interest in designing and building boats and is now working with Navy on an uncrewed surface vessel.

Capability & technology
Flight Lieutenant Cameron Maher competing in the Down Under Crossfit Championship in November 2022.
09 Aug 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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CrossFit named official ADF sport

CrossFit has been endorsed as an ADF Sport, a recognition that brings with it funding and opportunity.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Paying respects at the Brunei-Australia War Memorial at Muara Beach during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Photos: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
08 Aug 2023
Air Force
News

Engaging Brunei's perspective

Maritime security law has proved a rich topic for discussion between Australia and Brunei during this year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The 1st Combat Communications Squadron convoy vehicles at RAAF Base Curtin, Western Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit
08 Aug 2023
Air Force
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Tactical connection

1st Combat Communications Squadron completed a road move like no other from Adelaide to the far north of WA for Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers from units across 13th Brigade work with security elements of the Royal Australian Air Force protecting people and critical infrastructure at RAAF Base Curtin as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 at Derby, Western Australia
08 Aug 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Talisman Sabre wraps up

After two weeks of high-end warfighting, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 has officially closed.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Patron of ADF Cadets, Sir Peter Cosgrove (Retd) observes the Australian Air Force Cadets team complete the rope crawl obstacle in the confidence course at the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge at Kokoda Barracks, QLD.
08 Aug 2023
Army, Air Force
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Sir Peter awards cadet challenge winners

Patron of the ADF Cadets General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove acknowledged this year's Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge participants.

Exercises & training
ADF Drone Racers Flying Officer Alexander Le Poer Trench, Sapper Alex Brown, Flight Lieutenant Nick Eberl and Leading Aircraftman Nelson White were part of a drone racing exhibit at the Science Alive! Expo in Adelaide.
07 Aug 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Drone Racers back on show

ADF drone racing took centre stage at the Science Alive! Expo in Adelaide, with demonstrations and displays of military capability.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Aircraftman Zachary Sellmann, from 11 Squadron, fits an ATM-84 harpoon anti-ship missile to a P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Talisman Sabre at RAAF Base Darwin.
07 Aug 2023
Air Force
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Maritime strike capability in full force

Exercise Talisman Sabre gave 11 Squadron the chance to practise fitting ATM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to P-8A aircraft.

Exercises & training