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Able Seaman Brenton Manuel, back right, meets his grandparents for the first time as HMAS Sydney is berthed alongside Busan, Republic of Korea, during a regional presence deployment.
30 Oct 2024
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Sydney a ship of firsts

During HMAS Sydney's first port visit to the Republic of Korea, one sailor met his grandparents for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Military Personnel Division is creating an integrated approach to career management and support across Navy, Army, and Air Force.
29 Oct 2024
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Navigating an ADF career

ADF personnel can now access all career management and personnel support information in one place thanks to a new intranet site.

Capability & technology
HMAS Hobart’s ship's company cheer ship as Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla pass during a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour.
28 Oct 2024
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All eyes on Royal review

On the last day of their first royal visit, the King and Queen conducted a fleet review from one of Navy's VIP vessels.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
The Air Force Roulettes perform over aerobatics over Newcastle.
28 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Energy resilience, emissions targets in Defence sights

Defence has released two strategies that mark a significant step towards aligning national security efforts with actions to address climate change.

Capability & technology
Members from the Australian, United States and Philippine navies transit to an exercise location at Naval Station Ernesto Ogbinar as part of Exercise Sama Sama in Luzon, Philippines.
28 Oct 2024
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Navies stronger together

Australia’s Navy recently deployed personnel to the Philippine island of Luzon during Exercise Sama Sama.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Navy sailor Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor, Tamara Prins, instructs a class on proper lifting technique at HMAS Stirling, WA.
28 Oct 2024
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Ultimate test of naval fitness

HMAS Stirling geared up to host its inaugural Fit Games to boost camaraderie and fitness among personnel.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
From left, Italian Navy Captain Roberto Messina, Vice Admiral George Wikoff and Royal Australian Navy Captain Jorge McKee during a change-of-command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain.
25 Oct 2024
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Australia takes the weight of combined task force

The ADF has assumed command of the Combined Task Force 153 from the Italian Navy in a ceremony in Bahrain.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Lieutenant Vaoafi Hart (centre) at the Pasifika Women’s Alliance 'Women’s Day' luncheon on 7 March 2020 with Regina Taua and Theresa Sao.
25 Oct 2024
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Cultural reconnection with community

Lieutenant Vaoafi Hart continued her cultural journey as a reservist with the Army Directorate of Business Intelligence.

People & service
Students from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty wade out in the water as part of training in Tasmania.
25 Oct 2024
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The cutting edge of autonomous technology

The latest graduation of Navy’s Autonomous Maritime Systems Course marked an important milestone for naval personnel.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Members from the ADF and Singapore Armed Forces participate in a Work, Health and Safety forum at the Australian High Commission in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
25 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Safety and wellbeing a combined priority

ADF and Singapore Armed Forces personnel have strengthened their connection during a two-day WHS workshop.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane toured the South West Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) in San Diego in the US, as part of a scheduled maintenance period to upgrade the ship’s systems.
25 Oct 2024
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Marine engineers harness 3D technologies

Marine engineers from HMAS Brisbane visited the US to learn about new technology to improve the ship's systems.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Dr Miriem Santander Borrego is a chemical science specialist working with materials in the Extreme Environment Materials & Forensics laboratory at the DST Group Eagle Farm, Brisbane.
24 Oct 2024
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Extreme science with meaning

Extreme temperatures, futuristic testing chambers, advanced equipment, Bunsen burners and flammable materials are all in a day’s work for this…

Capability & technology | People & service