Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Aiden Crick and Australian Army Bombardier Lachlan Fairweather from the tactical air control tarty reports on air ground assets during Exercise Diamond Strike, in the lead up to Exercise Talisman Sabre 23.
11 Aug 2023
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First for brigade air and land integration

A tactical air control party employed their data link system in support of ground elements for the first time on Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces fires a K239 Chunmoo during Talisman Sabre at Shoalwater Bay Training Area.
11 Aug 2023
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Self-propelled howitzers give preview

Self-propelled howitzers from South Korea debuted in Australia this month, ahead of construction of the Australian-variant AS9 Huntsman.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Military nurses and federal ministers at the unveiling of a sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel at the Australian War Memorial.
10 Aug 2023
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Statue a tribute to all military nurses

The first sculpture of an individual woman to be erected at the Australian War Memorial is a source of pride for serving nurses.

People & service
Invictus Games 2023 Team Australia competitor Flight Sergeant Nathan King prepares to throw during an athletics training session at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Narrabeen NSW.
10 Aug 2023
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'We look fierce': Invictus Games kit revealed

The Invictus Games Australian team kit has been revealed and is already a hit with competitors.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Three youths on a sports field
10 Aug 2023
Army
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Getting a closer look

Young people had a taste of what Army service entails during ‘Look at Life’ activities in South Australia.

Community engagement
Australian, Fijian and French soldiers from Battle Group Ram clear an objective during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
09 Aug 2023
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Learning from our Pacific families

The Australian Army united with Pacific allies, Fiji and New Zealand, during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Australian sapper from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment guides an M113 armoured personnel carrier over the new dry support bridge.
09 Aug 2023
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River crossing a first for division

The construction of dry support bridges was one of many activities conducted during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
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
International participants of Exercise Talisman Sabre, representing the Combat Training Centres of France, Canada and the UK, with Colonel Ben McLennan (ADF), far right.
08 Aug 2023
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Nations combine for world-class combat training

Enhancing relationships was a key theme during Exercise Talisman Sabre, especially during the land-phase in North Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army Private Samuel Austen-Wilkins (left) and His Majesty's Armed Forces - Tonga, Lance Corporal Sione Atoa, mounted in an Australian Army Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle during Talisman Sabre 23.
08 Aug 2023
Army
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Boxer's fighting season of firsts

The Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle has achieved a number of firsts in recent months.

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
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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