Soldiers from the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, engage a threat with the RBS 70 Man-Portable Air Defence Missile System at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
20 Jul 2021
Army
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Regiment showcases firing skills

The 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, has showcased its anti-air capability at Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
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
Queensland University Regiment's Colours case is now adorned with the artwork of Christopher McGregor.
20 Jul 2021
Army
News

Storm bird joins with Colours

Thanks to a new partnership, the Queensland University Regiment Colours now share a connection with a much deeper history. 

Community engagement
Soldiers from the US Army's 14th Sustainment Brigade demonstrate their vehicle-recovery capabilities to soldiers from the Australian, British and Canadian armies during the Joint Warfighting Assessment. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
20 Jul 2021
Army
News

Different uniforms, similar practices

A US Army brigade has shown 7th Combat Brigade logistics personnel the similarities allies have in vehicle-recovery practices.

Alliances & relationships
Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
19 Jul 2021
Navy, Army
News

Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

Live-fire event during Exercise Talisman Sabre showcases a range of firepower fired from the land, sea and air.

Exercises & training
Corporal David Seymour, of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, speaks with Super Truck driver Toby Price during the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars event. Photo: Corporal Brodie Cross.
19 Jul 2021
Army
News

Soldiers keep Super Trucks on track

Soldiers from the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers supported the Super Trucks racing in Townsville.

Community engagement
Army veterinarian officer Major Kendall Crocker and veterinary assistant Private Lianne Salerno, at the Townsville Field Training Area in during TS21. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
18 Jul 2021
Army
News

Front-line medical care for soldier's 'best friends'

Front-line veterinary support keeps military working dogs in the fight on Exercise Talisman Sabre.

People & service
Royal Australian Artillery and the United States Marine Corps fire an Australian M777 Howitzer at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during TS21. Photo: Trooper Jarrod McAneney
18 Jul 2021
Army
News

Demonstrating a show of force

Australian Army soldiers and US Marines share Howitzer procedures during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Australian and US soldiers share the experience of watching the Patriot missile live-fire during Talisman Sabre. Photo: Trooper Jarrod McAneney
17 Jul 2021
Army
News

Troops in awe of Patriot firepower display

Australian and US Army soldiers react to the Patriot live-fire activity during Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
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
News

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
United States Army personnel load a Patriot missile on to a guided missile transporter vehicle in the lead-up to a live-fire event to be held at Shoalwater Bay in Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Private Jacob Joseph
16 Jul 2021
Army
News

Patriot missile firing will be a first

A pair of MIM-104 Patriot missiles will be transported to Shoalwater Bay ahead of the first firing of the weapon in the southern hemisphere.

Exercises & training
Soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) conduct a live-fire shoot from a Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle at the Wide Bay Training Area, Queensland. Photo: Leading Aircraftman John Solomon
16 Jul 2021
Army
News

Boxer packs an accurate punch

The accuracy and lethality of the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle has impressed personnel on a turret conversion course. 

Capability & technology