Operation Solania
Sailors build friendships at sea and on land
HMAS Ararat recently completed a joint maritime patrol with Republic of Fiji Navy Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Savenaca.
Deployment offers opportunity to remember lost WW2 ship
The crew of HMAS Ararat held a memorial service over the resting place of HMAS Canberra 1 while on deployment.
King Air conducts air patrols in the Pacific
A King Air and three pilots arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands in support of Operation Solania 2022.
Palau President thanks Australia for support
A C-27J Spartan welcomed a new passenger aboard its final flight for the first iteration of Operation Solania in 2022.
Palau's patrol boat supports Pacific priorities
The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast territorial waters and protect vital...
Loadmaster paving the way
Air Force loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres is supporting Defence activities and operations across the globe.
Spartan captain living his dream
Assisting with bushfire evacuations and supply drops to flood victims are just part of the job as a C-27J Spartan captain.
Palau pastoral care brings rewards
When Army pastor Chaplain Stephen Copland heard several remote islands in Palau had no
Joining in with community in Palau
ADF personnel recently deployed to Palau have spent time engaging with locals and the community.
Navy, Air Force support Pacific fisheries
The ADF is working with its south-west Pacific neighbours to detect and deter illegal maritime activity in the region.
Ship's final birthday in service celebrated
The personnel of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Maitland have celebrated the ship’s 15th birthday.
Aviators celebrate with locals while deployed
Aviators from Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron joined the community in Port Vila for the Vanuatu Independence Day celebrations while on Operation Solania.
