Bindal Elder Uncle Alfred Smallwood welcomes Exercise Talisman Sabre participants to country with a traditional smoking ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Lauren Larking
20 Jul 2021
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Welcome to Country for Talisman Sabre participants

It was a new experience for many international military personnel who gathered for the Welcome to Country at Talisman Sabre. 

Exercises & training
Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
19 Jul 2021
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Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

Live-fire event during Exercise Talisman Sabre showcases a range of firepower fired from the land, sea and air.

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Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer Lieutenant Nick Adriaanse stands on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane while sailing off the east coast of Queensland.
19 Jul 2021
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Officer’s US training brought to bear at Talisman Sabre

Using a powerful maritime weapons system during an exchange with the US Navy has been a significant benefit to Lieutenant Nick Adriaanse.

People & service
USS America, USS New Orleans and USS Germantown sail in formation in the Indo-Pacific region, heading to Talisman Sabre. Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jomark Almazan
18 Jul 2021
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Expeditionary Strike Group 7 arrives for Talisman Sabre

Forward-deployed ships have arrived off the coast of Australia in preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
Air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Amy Tinto, from No. 452 Squadron, in front of the air traffic control tower at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
15 Jul 2021
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Talisman Sabre ramping up in the sky

The skies above Townsville are buzzing with military aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.

Exercises & training
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton officially opens Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo: Sergeant Peter Borys
14 Jul 2021
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Talisman Sabre kicks off in Queensland

Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the United States, Exercise Talisman Sabre, has officially commenced in Queensland.

Exercises & training
Members of the Defence Force School of Signals - Maritime Wing march through the streets of HMAS Cerberus during celebrations to mark 100 years of communications training. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
14 Jul 2021
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Signals school marks milestone

The Defence Force School of Signals – Maritime Communication Information Systems Wing marked a century of training at HMAS Cerberus.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers, of 2nd Batallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, approach Langham Beach, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Sergeant 1st Class Whitney C. Houston
13 Jul 2021
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Show of strength for Talisman Sabre

Exercise Talisman Sabre kicks off this month, showcasing the ADF’s capability.

Exercises & training
HMAS Brisbane, JS Makinami, ROKS Wang Geon and USS Rafael Peralta sail in company during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
12 Jul 2021
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Navies showcase combined capability

Warships from Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US have successfully completed Exercise Pacific Vanguard.

Alliances & relationships
Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) unveils the sign for the new road named in his honour at HMAS Cerberus, joined by members of his family and senior Cerberus personnel. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
12 Jul 2021
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Road names provide link to the past

Commodore Jim Dickson (retd) recently returned to HMAS Cerberus to officially unveil a new street named after him. 

People & service
HMAS Brisbane launches its Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
09 Jul 2021
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Missile firings a first

Exercise Pacific Vanguard started with a bang this week. 

Alliances & relationships
Leading Seaman Breanna Jacobs-Rochford photographed Sarpeye Warriors Privates Leo Akriba, left, and Jerry Anau from the 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, during the Coming of the Light festival on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait.
09 Jul 2021
Navy
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Shining a light on cultural awareness

Attending the Coming of the Light Festival on Erub Island in the Torres Strait was a memorable experience for two sailors.

People & service