HMAS Ballarat's MH-60R, Convict, launches from the flight deck during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
03 Aug 2021
Navy
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Convict serves 1000 hours

HMAS Ballarat’s MH-60R helicopter achieved 1000 flying hours while at sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

People & service
NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
03 Aug 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.

People & service
Leading Seaman Henry Liang with his flute. Photo: Petty Officer Nina Fogliani
03 Aug 2021
Navy
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Member commissioned to Shō creative talents

For one of Navy Band’s rising stars, a passion for an ancient Japanese wind instrument has led to a share in a $90,000 ABC commissioning fund.

People & service
Midshipman Benjamin Anderson with his Navy officer's cap and Army slouch hat after transferring services and commissioning as a maritime logistics officer with Navy. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
02 Aug 2021
Navy, Army
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Eclectic career continues with Navy commission

A former soldier and sailor has returned to Navy as a commissioned officer.

People & service
Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Melita Tennant prepares to throw the ball during a Bin Ball competition held on-board HMAS Brisbane, off the coast of Queensland for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
31 Jul 2021
Navy
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Brisbane’s crew rolls into Sunday Sea

The crew of HMAS Brisbane take some well-deserved recreation time in a Sunday Sea tradition.

People & service
Canadian frigate HMCS Calgary (foreground), in company with USS America (left) and Australian frigate HMAS Parramatta (right) off the coast of QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Photo: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang
31 Jul 2021
Navy
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Four nations deter and respond together on the high seas

Four allied naval warships conduct air and anti-submarine warfare serials off the coast of Queensland during TS21.

Exercises & training
HMAS Brisbane conducts a replenishment at sea with USNS Rappahannock off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
30 Jul 2021
Navy
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Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane

HMAS Brisbane conducted a replenishment at sea for the first time during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Personnel from the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a beach assault on Forrest Beach, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
30 Jul 2021
Navy, Army
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Troops come ashore on quiet beach in final push

An amphibious landing by coalition forces at a Queensland beach was one of the final activities of Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
HMAS Sydney conducts manoeuvres off the South Coast of NSW late last year. Photo: Peter Beeh
30 Jul 2021
Navy
News

Sydney returns home

HMAS Sydney's has completed four-and-a-half month deployment to the United States and Canada in which she qualified for operational duty.

Capability & technology
A Royal Australian Air Force FA-18A Classic Hornet aircraft approaches HMAS Brisbane during an air-warfare serial, off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
29 Jul 2021
Navy, Air Force
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Crews work together to fend off Hornets

Air Force Hornets no match for a united multinational naval task group on Exercise Talisman Sabre

Exercises & training
US Army’s Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Schenk, right, Air Force’s Flight Lieutenant Rebekah Johnson-Costigan and Navy’s Lieutenant Michael Van Den Berg in HMAS Brisbane's operations room. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
29 Jul 2021
Navy, Air Force
News

United in directing the fight from the sea

Fighter controllers from Navy, Air Force, and the United States Army, have joined forces to conduct tactical warfighting simulations from the sea.

Exercises & training
Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell, left, and Air Commodore David Paddison, right, after signing the Transfer of Authority for Command of Joint Task Force 633, witnessed by Warrant Officer Class One Mark Retallick. Photo: Sergeant Andrew Sleeman
29 Jul 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Change of command in Middle East

Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell has handed command of the ADF contingent in the Middle East to Air Commodore David Paddison.

Operations & missions