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Minister for Defence Peter Dutton opens the Australian Hypersonic Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.
11 Feb 2022
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Hypersonic precinct to supercharge research

The Minister for Defence officially opened a new $14 million hypersonic research facility in Brisbane.

Capability & technology
Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane, left, Phoebe Budd, Chaplain Nikki Coleman and Squadron Leader Mel Vreugdenburg at the Bush Capital Lodge in Canberra for the YMCA Space Squad camp. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
11 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Space Squad: The next generation

Air Force mentors met the next generation of leaders in the space sector at the YMCA ‘Space Squad’ in Canberra.

People & service
Navy planning officer Lieutenant Commander Tom Miller talks with Mr Glen Bradley from the Department of Health's Aged Care Taskforce in Canberra. Photo: Corporal Julia Whitwell.
10 Feb 2022
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ADF surges aged-care support

ADF personnel across Australia are gearing up to further support the aged-care sector.

People & service
Director-General Air Command Operations Air Commodore Stephen Chappell and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Colonel Hiroshi Fujii at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
08 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Amberley hosts Japan Air Self-Defense Force

RAAF Base Amberley has hosted a number of Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft to support Japanese efforts on the response to the Tonga earthquake.

Relief & assistance
Exercise Cope North 22 personnel and aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, the United States Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Photo: United States Air Force
07 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Exercise Cope North under way

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed aircraft and personnel to Guam and other islands in Micronesia to conduct Exercise Cope North 22.

Exercises & training
No. 37 Squadron Technical Training Flight at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales. Photos: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
04 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Leading the way in training

Often the first to arrive during operations, Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron is also now first to comply with new Defence-wide training regulations.

Capability & technology
Defence personnel from Japan, USA, UK, Fiji, New Zealand, France and Australia make up the new coordination cell at Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Photo: Major Cameron Jamieson.
02 Feb 2022
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Coordination crucial for Tonga mission

Headquarters Joint Operations Command has moved quickly to establish a new coordination cell to respond to Tonga.

Relief & assistance
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service’s newly acquired Bell 412 helicopter is unloaded from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
02 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Third Bell’s the charm

A third Bell 412 helicopter for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service has arrived courtesy of Air Force’s No. 36 Squadron.

Capability & technology
An Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft, loaded with humanitarian assistance and supplies departs RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, bound for Tonga for Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
02 Feb 2022
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Hercules reaches 850,000 flying hours

The Royal Australian Air Force has surpassed 850,000 flying hours with the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

Capability & technology
Army soldier Private Mathew Dowthwaite behind the wheel of an ambulance during driver training at the Ambulance Victoria Training Centre in Sunshine, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall.
01 Feb 2022
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ADF driving support to Victoria

The Australian Defence Force is assisting the Victorian Government with ambulance drivers and planners as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.…

People & service
Air Force Aviators load supplies onto a C-27J Spartan aircraft tasked to fly to isolated Coober Pedy, South Australia. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
31 Jan 2022
Air Force
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Critical supplies delivered to Coober Pedy

The Australian Defence Force is delivering urgent supplies to Coober Pedy and Prominent Hill airfields following periods of significant rainfall.

Relief & assistance
Dr Lacy Pejcinovic welcomes guests to the Profession of Arms Seminar at the Australian Defence College, Weston Creek, Canberra. Photo: Grace Costa Banson.
31 Jan 2022
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Defence industry invited to join courses

The Australian Defence College is inviting defence industry partners to join Australian Defence Force, Australian Public Service and…

Industry & partnership