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Royal Australian Navy Sailor Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen chats with an Indonesian Army Medic during Exercise Wirra Jaya at the Baturaja Training Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
04 Nov 2022
Navy, Army
News

Sailor gets a taste of Army life

When Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen joined the Navy, he never expected to work on a major exercise alongside Army.

People & service
HMAS Arunta’s embarked MH-60R helicopter Athena conducts flying operations as the ship transits through the Indonesian archipelago during a regional presence deployment. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
03 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Arunta builds partnerships at sea and ashore

HMAS Arunta has been enhancing partnerships during the first phase of her Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships
The ship's company of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron, 'cheer-ship' during an official welcome to home port HMAS Cairns. Photos: Seaman Lauren Pugsley
03 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Home for the first time

Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron has been formally welcomed to her home port at HMAS Cairns.

Capability & technology
Air Commodore Grant Pinder with members of the Gender, Peace and Security Directorate and Joint Support Services Division at an information stand in Canberra. Photo: Emily Egan
03 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reinforcing a gender perspective

How to prevent what is happening to women and girls in the battlefields of Ukraine was top of mind on a UN resolution's anniversary.

Alliances & relationships
RAAF officer Squadron Leader Karyn Ey conducts an ice-breaker activity with personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during an ADF led workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
02 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sailing the flag for gender equality

Countries across the Indo-Pacific region welcomed ADF instructors to lead women, peace and security education and training activities.

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Joel Woods from Clearance Diver Team Four helps Dodhi with a bomb suit helmet during his tour at the Fremantle Ports Maritime Day in Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
02 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Embracing a golden opportunity

A window to life on board a busy Navy base was opened in Fremantle when units took part in Fremantle Ports Maritime Day.

People & service
Babcock Australasia’s CEO David Ruff, left, and Managing Director – Defence Andy Davis with Director General Major Surface Ships Commodore Brad Smith during the contract signing ceremony in Western Australia. Photo: Simon Casson
02 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Contract a major boost for capability in the west

A regional maintenance provider has been selected for a new regional maintenance centre in Henderson, Western Australia.

Capability & technology
Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer fought for the rights of gay and lesbian members in Defence. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
01 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF's three decades of pride

In 1992, Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer was threatened with dismissal.

People & service
Australian Defence Vessel Reliant alongside at Betio Port in Kiribati to unload disaster relief stores. Photo: Lieutenant Commander BJ Glover
01 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Partnerships in the Pacific

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores as part of the response to drought in Kiribati.

Relief & assistance
Leading Seaman Henry Liang and Able Seaman Lynton Robbins play traditional instruments during the recording of a music clip for Japan’s 29th International Fleet Review. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
01 Nov 2022
Navy
News

Cultural tribute keeps friends in tune

Australia’s partnership with Japan has been highlighted through music, in an unusual demonstration on Sydney Harbour.

Alliances & relationships
A screen grab from the student short film The Soft Skinned, screening at the 2022 Veterans Film Festival.
01 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sydney debut for Veterans Film Festival

The Veterans Film Festival will showcase films ranging from documentaries to thrillers, starring big names such as Sam Worthington.

Ceremonies & events
HMAS Stalwart, left, conducts a replenishment at sea with Philippine Navy ship BRP José Rizal during Exercise Sama Sama Lumbas. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Karleah Fitzpatrick
31 Oct 2022
Navy
News

Partnerships strengthened in Sulu Sea exercise

Navy ships from five nations, including HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, completed a joint exercise in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships
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