Photos Australian Defence Force

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An Australian Army soldier with a M18 Claymore Directional Anti-Personnel Mine Strapped On His Head circa 1986.

This is a mickey taking photo, if you notice the guy in the background holding up the "clicker" for the claymore in hand

 

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HMAS Warramunga’s sea boat approaches Seychelles Coast Guard Patrol Boat, Topaz, to conduct a passenger transfer during Exercise Cutlass Express held off the coast of Seychelles.

Members of the Seychelles Coast Guard Boarding Team arrive at HMAS Warramunga by one of the ship’s sea boats during Exercise Cutlass Express held off the coast of Seychelles.

Members of the Seychelles Coast Guard Boarding Team conduct vessel boarding search and seizure training on HMAS Warramunga during Exercise Cutlass Express held off the coast of Seychelles.

Petty Officer Maritime Logistic Chef Marcus Nielsen passes information to a shipmate during a damage control exercise aboard HMAS Warramunga during the ship’s deployment to Operation MANITOU.

HMAS Warramunga Damage Control Instructor, Leading Seaman Maritime Logistic Chef Darren Smith monitors a damage control exercise aboard HMAS Warramunga during the ship’s deployment to Operation MANITOU.

HMAS Warramunga prepares to conduct a replenishment at sea moments after sunset during the ship’s deployment to Operation MANITOU.

 

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HMAS Warramunga’s embarked MH-60R helicopter departs the flight deck of the ship during Exercise Cutlass Express held off the coast of Seychelles.

Able Seaman Electronic Warfare Aaron Richardson fires a 9MM pistol as part of a weapon requalification serial on board HMAS Warramunga during the ship’s deployment to Operation MANITOU.

Able Seaman Aviation Technician Aircraft Benjamin Clark conducts pre-flight checks on HMAS Warramunga’s embarked MH-60R helicopter during the ship’s deployment to Operation MANITOU.

Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart (D39), conducts a first of class Replenishment at Sea (RAS) trial with HMAS Sirius.

HMAS Canberra in the Eastern Australian Exercise Area during Exercise Ocean Explorer 2018.

 

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HMAS Melbourne in the Eastern Australian Exercise Area during Exercise Ocean Explorer 2018.

Aid is unloaded from Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft in support of Operation PNG Assist 2018 at Mount Hagen Airport.

Royal Australian Air Force pilots Flight Lieutenant Andreas Constantinou (left) and Flight Lieutenant James Denton bank the C-130J Hercules to the left after departing Moro Airport.

3rd Royal Australian Regiment Soldiers conduct training, working in small teams within a complex environment.

An Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter takes off from Mount Hagen Airport during Operation PNG Assist 2018.

 

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Two Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters depart from Mount Hagen Airport during Operation PNG Assist 2018.

Lenticular clouds form over jagged terrain, demonstrating the challenging environment for air operations around Mount Hagen Airport during Operation PNG Assist 2018.

 

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The announcement of Project LAND 400 Phase 2 where Defence will acquire 225 Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV).

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC with Mr Ben Hudson, Global Head Vehicle Systems Division, Rheinmetall Defence, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry The Hon Christopher Pyne MP at the announcement of Project LAND 400 Phase 2 where Defence will acquire 225 Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV).

 

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HMAS Ballarat's embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter conducts a forward passenger transfer with HMAS Rankin iinside Cockburn Sound, Western Australia.

Leading Seaman Maritime Logistics - Chef Submarine Rajan Arora is lifted into HMAS Ballarat's embarked MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during a forward passenger transfer with HMAS Rankin inside Cockburn Sound, Western Australia.

Commanding Officer HMAS Rankin, Commander Gary Lawton, RAN, keeps an eye on his crew as they head inside HMAS Rankin before she dives during Exercise Platypus Moon 2018, held in the Western Australia Exercise Area (WAXA).

HMAS Rankin's crew on the submarine's casing for the committal at sea ceremony for Leading Seaman Auxiliary Technician Alfred John James Meek, Chief Petty Officer Patrick Brian John Toogood and Able Seaman Patrick Anthony Robert Heffernan in Cockburn Sound, Western Australia.

 

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Silvershield is the latest variant of vehicle mounted force protection systems provided to the Afghan National Defence and Security Force under the Australian Defence sponsored Redwing Program.

It is designed to counter radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and is undergoing final test and evaluation on Afghan National Defence and Security Force tactical vehicles for subsequent manufacture and delivery later in 2018.

The Australian-made device can protect vehicles from radio and mobile phone-triggered IEDs and was designed by the Defence Science and Technology Group in conjunction with the Joint Counter Improvised Threat Task Force.

 

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An Australian Army Multi Role Helicopter (MRH90) flies over Surfers Paradise during familiarisation training in preparation for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

The RAAF E-7A Wedgetail has arrived back in the Middle East to support Operation OKRA. The aircraft and crew provide tactical command and control of the airspace above Iraq and Syria

HMAS Success departs for five month deployment to South East Asia from Fleet Base East, Sydney.

Australian and New Zealand trainers prepare to pass out blank firing adapters to Iraqi Security Forces before the start of the culminating training activity at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 22, 2018. The curriculum at building and enhancing partner capacity sites includes: leadership, ethics and law of war training and instruction. Additionally, the recruits are taught land navigation, basic medical training, infantry skills and small unit tactics. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Audrey Ward)

 

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A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron Weapon Systems Officer stands ready in front of a F/A-18F Super Hornet before a mission in support of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet taxis for take-off for a mission in support of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

A Royal Australian Air Force No 1 Squadron F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off from the runway before conducting a flyover mission in support of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Forecastle berthing party wave goodbye to their families as HMAS Anzac departs for a South East Asia deployment at Fleet Base East, Sydney.

Commanding Officer of HMAS Anzac, Commander Michael Devine, RAN, and his daughter embrace before departing for South East Asia from Garden Island, Sydney.

 

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Deputy Submarine Escape and Rescue Manager, Lieutenant Samuel Lloyd, gives the member for Bruce, Mr Julian Hill MP, a tour of the nine meter lock at the Submarine Escape and Rescue Centre on Fleet Base West, Western Australia.

Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Joel Robertson instructs the member for Bruce, Mr Julian Hill MP, on the correct operating procedure for the Steyr F88 rifle at the Weapons Training Simulator System on Fleet Base West, Western Australia.

Member for Bruce, Mr Julian Hill MP (second left), operates the TALON remote positioning vehicle under the supervision of Petty Officer Clearance Diver Brendan Pugh (left) along with the Commanding Officer Australian Clearance Diving Team Four, Lieutenant Commander Ryan Post (second right) and Warrant Officer Andrew Keitley (right), at the Australian Clearance Diving Team Four facility on Fleet Base West, Western Australia.

Under the direction of Breathing Attack hose party I/C the member for Bruce, Mr Julian Hill MP, attempts to extinguish the switch board fire in the switch board compartment of the Gas Fuelled Fire Fighting Unit at the RAN School of Survivability and Ship Safety on Fleet Base West, Western Australia.

NB: Politicians of any nation just love to play "soldiers" don't they?

 

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Submarine Force Chaplain Franco Siani on the casing of a Collins Class Submarine at HMAS Stirling.

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Chairman Peter Beattie AC talks with Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment about the remotely controlled vehicle ‘Dragon Runner’ during a press conference for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Australian Army soldier from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Sapper Kaegan Summers, introduces his Explosive Detection Dog to Queensland Police Service horse ‘CJ’ and Officer Sergeant Roy Mientjes during a press conference for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Queensland Police Service Officer Senior Sergeant John Hildebrand introduces Australian Army soldier from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment Lance Corporal Shane Morrisey to the MkII Drone Gun during a press conference for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

https://www.droneshield.com/dronegun/

 

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A Royal Australian Air Force No 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon with Harpoon missiles attached on transit for a training sortie over the Southern Ocean.

A Royal Australian Air Force No 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon conducts a training sortie over the Southern Ocean.

A Royal Australian Air Force No 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon aircraft conducts a training sortie over the Southern Ocean.

Air to Air photo of Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon from No 11 Squadron with Harpoon Missiles.

Air to Air photo of Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon from No 11 Squadron with Harpoon Missiles.

Ten F/A-18A/B Hornet Aircraft, flown by No 3 Squadron pilots, form up in the shape of a Number 3

Royal Australian Air Force PC-9 Roulette display team fly over Albert Park.

Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster flys over Albert Park.

 

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Corporal Mark Cox, an Aircraft Life Support Fitter, conducts safety supervisor duties as young members of the Indigenous Youth Program get into the pool wearing immersion suits at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Royal Australian Air Force No.75 Squadron Senior Engineering Officer, Squadron Leader Darwin Natano lays a wreath at the Katherine cenotaph to commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the bombing of the town.

Members of HMAS Toowoomba's ships company hold a memorial service for HMAS AE1 on the ships flight deck in waters off Papua New Guinea.

The submarine HMAS AE1 and its 35 crew members went missing in September 1914. One of the first allied submarines lost in World War I, the fate of the AE1 was Australia's oldest naval mystery until it was finally located after a 103-year search in the waters off Papua New Guinea in December 2017.

Members of HMAS Toowoomba's ships company held a memorial service for the crew of HMAS AE1 on Toowoomba's flight deck where the lost submarine was foun

 

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A A16 Lockheed Hudson and a A58 Spitfire fly over Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the 97th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the 97th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

 

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Some photos from the preparation on the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

 

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3rd Royal Australian Regiment Soldiers disembark armoured personnel carrier - Exercise Eagle Crawl

3rd Battalion armoured personnel carriers manoeuvre through the field during exercise

3rd Royal Australian Regiment - Exercise Eagle Crawl

The first of seven M88A2 Hercules Armoured Recovery Vehicles to undergo a major refresh.

 

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Nice seeing some Aussie armoured vehicles. I can't wait to see the new Boxers in Aussie service.

 

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Aviation sailors secure the embarked MH-60 Romeo to the deck of HMAS Anzac during the ship's South East Asia Deployment.

Aviation sailors conduct post flight maintenance after securing the MH-60 Romeo helicopter to the deck of HMAS Anzac during the ship's South East Asia Deployment.

Able Seamen Aviation Technician - Airframe sailors Colin Searson and David Hupp refuel HMAS Anzac's MH-60 Romeo helicopter during the ship's South East Asia Deployment.

Aviation sailors raise the nets after flying operations during HMAS Anzac's South East Asia Deployment.

 

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Sailors from HMAS Anzac return to their ship after spending the day onboard FS Vendemiaire during her South East Asia Deployment.

Sailors from FS Vendemiaire farewell HMAS Anzac after spending the day onboard during her South East Asia Deployment.

Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Brandan Chaseling signals FS Vendemiaire during a light line transfer on HMAS Anzac during her South East Asia Deployment.

FS Vendemiaire conducts a light line transfer with HMAS Anzac during their South East Asia Deployment.

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