EX CROCODILE 03
The largest US/ADF training Exercise in Australia for years rocked Shoalwater Bay Training Area in September. US Marines and Army, RAAF and RAN units practised high level warfare training.
EX PACIFIC PROTECTOR
The Royal Australian Navy was joined by the United States Navy, Japanese Coast Guard and the French Navy to practise the interception of Weapons of Mass Destruction at sea during a major Maritime Ex in the Coral Sea.
BAGHDAD
DARK SIDE PHOTO OP
A sensational pictorial close up of Tactical Assault Group East during demonstrations in Sydney including LOHO, COW assault, fast rope, weapons and equipment in use with Aust counter terrorist units.
SOLOMON ISLANDS' RAMSI
The Federal Police led Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands has successfully disarmed the factions and restored law and order in the Solomon Islands.
AUSBATT IX TIMOR TCL
The 6RAR Group (AUSBATT IX) has returned to AO Matilda after taking over from the 1RAR Group (AUSBATT VIII) as the ADF winds down its involvement in East Timor.
SMALLER STORIES:
$50 BILLION FOR DEFENCE CAPABILITY PLAN, NEW ARMADALE PATROL BOATS ORDERED, REPLACEMENT TANKS FOR ARMY, ANZAC SHIP PROJECT MATURES, RAAF HORNET FLEET UPGRADED, RAN SEASPRITES, WEDGETAIL AEW&C, INDON TNI-AU SU-27 AND SU-30 FLANKERS.