Military personnel from Singapore, Canada, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Japan, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America at Session 2 of the Sea Power conference in Sydney. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman

Sea Power: Nations share common vision on Indo-Pacific security

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Maritime leaders joined Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, in outlining opportunities to enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific at Sea Power 2022.

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Critical WWII battle remembered

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Petty Officer Ross Currie and Seaman Caitlin Palmer wear the new maritime multi-cam pattern uniform at HMAS Coonawarra. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
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New Navy uniform a collaborative success

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Army engineers strengthen ties with Timor-Leste

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Sea Power 2022: Maritime technology inspires future workforce

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Sydney Harbour cruise on Navy minehunter inspires future leaders

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Exchanging tactics in PNG

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New maintenance model returns ships to water faster

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Work of nurses celebrated

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