Download IPFS Lieutenant Ruslan Pnevski, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) clearance diver, broke his own record by diving 160 meters to explore the SS Nemesis wreck off Wollongong, New South Wales (NSW), during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. This article details his daring feat, the historical significance of the wreck, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Queensland, Australia, marks a milestone with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and United Kingdom partners trialing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. This article explores the integration of eco-friendly fuel in military[Read More…]

Download IPFS Allied paratroopers from Australia, the United States, and partner nations showcased their prowess in night operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Queensland, Australia. This article delves into their elite training, the strategic importance of nighttime airborne operations, and their role in bolstering regional security, projecting strength against[Read More…]

Download IPFS Petty Officer Philip Samuelu, a Sydney-based boxer and Australian Defence Force (ADF) member, hones his craft both on land and aboard the HMAS Sydney during a regional deployment. This article highlights his unique training journey, sparring with international fighters across Asia, and the grit of balancing military service[Read More…]

Download IPFS Amphibious forces from Australia, the United States, and allied nations have embarked for Talisman Sabre 2025, a massive biennial military exercise in Queensland, Australia, involving 35,000 troops from 19 countries. This article explores the strategic importance of the drills, the role of amphibious capabilities, and the geopolitical context,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Department of Defence has signed a $50 million agreement with Optus and several partners to launch a sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite by 2028, signalling a step forward in national security and space innovation. The initiative aims to enhance Australia’s self-reliance in space capabilities and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 2 Squadron Training Flight at RAAF Base Williamtown has received an Air Force Group Commendation for its outstanding work in training aircrew on the E‑7A Wedgetail. The award highlights Australia’s growing leadership in airborne early warning and its commitment to strengthening defence[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is strengthening ties with Indigenous communities through programs that combine cultural pride with career pathways, exemplified by initiatives like the Indigenous Youth Program showcased at the 2025 Australian International Airshow. These efforts aim to inspire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to[Read More…]

Download IPFS His Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Sydney, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, has joined the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in Australian waters, marking a significant collaboration as HMS Prince of Wales becomes the first Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier to visit an Australian port.[Read More…]