Download IPFS The 44-member Marine Engineering Department, known as “stokers,” aboard HMAS Sydney ensures the Royal Australian Navy destroyer’s systems run smoothly, driving its critical operations. The Marine Engineering Department of HMAS Sydney, a Hobart-class air warfare destroyer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), comprises 44 skilled technicians affectionately called[Read More…]

Download IPFS Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force, led senior civilian health officials to observe the advanced medical operations of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025’s Combined Joint Theatre Medical Component, highlighting national health resilience. On August 4, 2025, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, Surgeon General of the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Starting in 2026, the Army Personnel Support Unit will prioritize strategic welfare support for Australian Defence Force members, transferring pay and administration duties to a new entity by December. From January 2026, the Army Personnel Support Unit (APSU) will undergo a significant transformation, focusing exclusively on delivering strategic[Read More…]

Download IPFS Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 showcased advanced battlefield medical capabilities, with multinational teams in Queensland coordinating triage, treatment, and evacuation for simulated casualties. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held from July 13 to August 4 across northern Australia, demonstrated cutting-edge battlefield medical operations, integrating military and civilian health systems to[Read More…]