Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to the Philippines Moya Collett delivers a presentation opening the Strategic Maritime Law and Security Workshop at the National Defence College of the Philippines during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
24 Sep 2024
Navy, Air Force
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Workshop tackles a sea of tricky issues

A strategic maritime law and security workshop in Manila has generated insightful discussion between ADF legal officers and Philippine lawyers.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
HMAS Sydney and German Navy ship FGS Frankfurt am Main conduct a replenishment at sea as the ships conduct cooperation activities in the Yellow Sea during Operation Argos.
23 Sep 2024
Navy
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Replenishment at sea during Operation Argos

HMAS Sydney joined with allies and regional partners in the Yellow Sea to conduct cooperative activities during Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Senior representatives from Defence and industry formally sign the Enterprise Charter for the Destroyer Enterprise at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
23 Sep 2024
Navy
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A new era of ship sustainment

Defence leaders and industry partners have officially launched the Destroyer Enterprise to ensure successful sustainment of Navy capabilities.

Industry & partnership
Indonesian Military Police Sergeant Joni Nyoman with Midshipman Joshua Breedon on the upper deck of HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Kakadu 24.
22 Sep 2024
Navy
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International partners welcomed aboard

International visitors got a taste of life on board HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The stores dropped by the RAAF C-27J Spartan are craned onto HMAS Warramunga's deck during Exercise Kakadu 24.
21 Sep 2024
Navy
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Special delivery for Warramunga

During Exercise Kakadu in Australia's north, HMAS Warramunga's crew received a 100kg package via air.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF members, including an Army didgeridoo player, take part in the national ceremony in Canberra to mark the 25th anniversary of Australian service in East Timor.
20 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Remembering success of East Timor mission

It has been 25 years since ADF personnel first deployed to East Timor to support an historic peacekeeping mission.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
The graduating class of the Combat Systems Operator - Mine Warfare initial employment training course, session 0012, held at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney.
20 Sep 2024
Navy
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Technical mastery training for graduates

In a first, Australian Navy sailors have trained with autonomous underwater vehicles to meet expanding mine warfare demands.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Former Defence minister Robert Hill delivers the keynote address at the 2024 ADF Fuel Symposium, held at Adam's Hall, ADFA, Canberra.
20 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Highlighting the importance of energy resilience

The ADF Fuel Symposium brought together Defence and industry to discuss the future of fuel and energy.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
Lieutenant Jack Stanhope, left, and Sub-Lieutenant Liam Lord, of HMAS Brisbane, render assistance to a civilian following a motor-vehicle accident in the US.
20 Sep 2024
Navy
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Aussie Navy officers save a life in California

Quick thinking by Australian Navy officers helped save the life of a driver following a dramatic roadway accident in the US.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Hundreds of exercise participants from over 30 participating nations come together to celebrate and share their nation’s cultural heritage, food and experience at Exercise Kakadu’s International Cultural Exchange evening.
20 Sep 2024
Navy
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Cultures shared, friendships formed

Breakdancing, samurai swords and snuggling snakes were some of the cultural experiences shared on Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Navy ships conduct a multilateral cooperative activity during Exercise Kakadu 2024 off the coast of Darwin, Northern Territory.
20 Sep 2024
Navy
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Task groups form up for sea phase

HMAS Warramunga joined the exodus as 10 ships, a submarine and five aircraft undertake exercises in Australia’s northern waters.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Graduating Australian Defence Force Cook Seaman Buyngchun Kwon cooking in the galley during his graduation day at the Zest Restaurant in Holmesglen TAFE, Glen Waverley, Victoria.
20 Sep 2024
Navy
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From judo champ to Navy chef

A chef’s passion for creating dishes that fuse Asian and Western flavours has grown from a lifetime of experiences.

People & service