Capability

Lightning Storm over the east coast
A key aerial combat training activity integrating people and systems has successfully wrapped up.

Hawkei on its way to full-scale production
The full-rate production of Army’s Hawkei vehicle is ready to commence at the Thales facility in Bendigo.

Fiery mock-crash tests responders
RAAF Base Richmond personnel practise their emergency response at a mock-crash site.

Navy excels during live missile firing
The Royal Australian Navy has proven its warfighting capability with devastating effect at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC).

Hobart flexes her might
HMAS Hobart has become the first Hobart-class guided missile destroyer to conduct a live fire at Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercise takes flight in Learmonth
No. 79 Squadron has completed introductory fighter training for Exercise Western Phoenix.

Graduates receive their wings
A No. 2 Flying Training School graduation ceremony was held at RAAF Base Pearce this month.

Airservices Australia rescues firefighting course
Airservices Australia hosted the final assessment for RAAF Security and Fire School students at Coolangatta airport.

Sailing in company to test combat system
HMAS Sydney has sailed in company with sister ship HMAS Brisbane to conduct training and testing of the Aegis Combat System.

Warm welcome home
Returning home from service is a completely different experience these days.

ADF delivers crucial supplies to Beirut
A RAAF C-130J Hercules has flown into Lebanon's blast-ravaged city with logistical and construction stores.

Trailblazer at the helm
Captain Phillipa Hay has become the first non-US military woman to command a task force in the history of Exercise Rim of the Pacific.