International engagement

Virtual challenges are met
Royal Australian Air Force personnel and their allies from Canada, the US and the United Kingdom were challenged on Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag.

Band makes new arrangements
The Australian Army Band successfully adapted to the restrictions of its contactless Indo-Pacific Endeavour deployment.

Warriors share knowledge
ADF personnel have completed the Olgeta Warrior training mission in Papua New Guinea.

Rendezvous at sea sweet as maple syrup
A recent training activity between the Australian and Canadian navies was significant for one Royal Australian Navy member.

Combat training support strengthens ties
Australian Army jungle warfare instructors have been in Indonesia conducting a course with the Indonesian Army.

COVID support part of deployment
Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is deployed to Iraq on Operation Okra and is working at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre.

Small boat crews find a dock at sea
HMAS Canberra’s dock was central to small-boat training off the east coast of Malaysia this month.

Fisheries patrol strengthens relationship
HMAS Ararat recently completed Ausindo Corpat 2021 with Indonesian Navy vessels KRI Sura and Kerapu.

So close, but so far...
Sailing into Manila Bay was a bittersweet moment for two Philippines-born Navy officers deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Mine hunters put to the test
Exercise Dugong 2021 participants face a realistic scenario in Western Australia.

Safety key to working together
The Defence Aviation Safety Authority has given the safety tick of approval to 10 military aviation authorities.

Maritime partnerships strengthened
The Royal Australian Navy joined key partners Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom for training in the Indian Ocean.