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Commanding Officer HMAS Ararat Lieutenant Commander David Martinussen watches RFNS Savenaca complete a replenishment-at-sea approach during a combined patrol on Operation Solania 2022.
23 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Sailors build friendships at sea and on land

HMAS Ararat recently completed a joint maritime patrol with Republic of Fiji Navy Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Savenaca.

Alliances & relationships
An adhesive inspired by marine molluscs was one of the promising joining innovations that has emerged from a competition.
22 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New glue coming out of shell

An adhesive inspired by marine molluscs was one of the innovations that emerged from a joint competition.

Capability & technology
Vice Chief of the Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston, centre, presents award to Major General Kathryn Toohey, left, and Deputy Director Defence Lessons Wing Commander Alan Hunter. Photo: Jay Cronan
22 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF COVID-19 Task Force recognised

The ADF COVID-19 Task Force received an award from the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council

People & service
ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program participants at the showcase night at the University of Canberra. (This image has been digitally altered for privacy reasons) Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
22 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Healing through art

The participants in the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program have put on an impressive showcase.

People & service
A memorial wreath is cast from HMAS Ararat’s quarterdeck over the final resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 near Savo Island, Solomon Islands.
21 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Deployment offers opportunity to remember lost WW2 ship

The crew of HMAS Ararat held a memorial service over the resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 while on deployment.

People & service
Chaplain Franc Ahlin participates in a church service for National Prayer Day at the Seymour Baptist church on June 4. Photo: Private Andrew Norman
21 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Prayer day focuses on people in uniform

A number of prayer sessions were held on the National Day of Prayer to show support for members in uniform.

People & service
An Australian Army Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment is transported on one of HMAS Adelaide's landing craft during Exercise Sea Explorer 2022. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
20 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Amphibious capabilities enhanced

Exercise Sea Explorer was held in North Queensland with 1400 ADF personnel taking part.

Capability & technology
Dr Andrew Phillips, right, and welding engineer Joe Donato from the Defence Science and Technology Group at the DSTG research facility at Fishermans Bend in Melbourne. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
20 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Steel used in Navy builds put through extreme tests

Blowing up steel plates is one way Defence scientists ensure materials used in Navy ship and submarine builds are up to scratch.

Capability & technology
Senior Constable Adrien Lamu and working dog Nym from the RPNGC K-9 unit prepare to board a RAAF C-27J Spartan as part of Operation Kimba. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
20 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

PNG canine squad travels in style with RAAF

The ADF has helped move the highly skilled Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary canine squad across the country.

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schroder. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
17 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Navy Top Gun's bid for stardom

If you notice a bearded aviator in the bar scenes of Top Gun: Maverick, it’s probably Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schroder.

Alliances & relationships
Captain Jim Hutton on the light vehicle deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Explorer. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore
16 Jun 2022
Navy
News

Leaving behind legacy of amphibious capability

Captain Jim Hutton has said goodbye to his last Sea Series exercise in full-time service.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Aircraftman Sam Schmidt, from the No. 382 Squadron, marshals a C-130J from RAAF Base Richmond at the Air Movements Wing – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
16 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF kicks off election support to PNG

The main body of ADF personnel deployed on Operation Kimba has touched down in Papua New Guinea.

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