Force de défense de Papouasie Nouvelle-Guinée / Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF)

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PNG Commisions HMPNGS Lakekamu (Ex HMAS Labuan)

04 Desember 2014


HMAS Labuan (photo : around Bundaberg)

Defence Minister welcomes the commissioning of HMPNGS Lakekamu

Today in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, a ceremony was held to mark the commissioning of the Landing Craft Heavy HMPNGS Lakekamu into service with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF).

HMPNGS Lakekamu was formerly the Royal Australia Navy Landing Craft Heavy HMAS Labuan, which was decommissioned from Australian service at a ceremony in Cairns last month.

Defence Minister Senator David Johnston welcomed the gifting of HMAS Labuan, which fulfilled a commitment the Abbott Government made to Papua New Guinea last year.

Senator Johnston said following its decommissioning HMPNGS Lakekamu was sailed to Port Moresby by a combined Royal Australian Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force crew.

HMPNGS Lakekamu has been gifted to Papua New Guinea as a training vessel, and will be used by the PNGDF to develop mariner skills and a seaworthiness culture in the Maritime Element’s growing workforce.

HMPNGS Lakekamu has been named after the Lakekamu River, in Gulf Province, south-western Papua New Guinea, and is the first PNGDF vessel to bear that name.

As HMAS Labuan, the vessel had visited the Papua New Guinea on several occasions, including during her first operational voyage in 1973.

Senator Johnston will visit Papua New Guinea on December 15 for the Australia-Papua New Guinea Ministerial Forum on 15 December, to hold his second Defence Ministers’ Meeting with Dr Fabian Pok.

(Aus DoD)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2014/12/png-commisions-hmpngs-lakekamu-ex-hmas.html

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Australia And PNG Defence Forces To Conduct Helicopter Exercise


19 Agustus 2015


Tiger ARH and Blackhawk helicopter of the ADF (photo : Aus DoD)

The Australian Defence Force will be conducting helicopter exercises with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force’s (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing at Jackson’s Airport, Port Moresby from 16 August to 7 September 2015 to practice flying in high altitude environments around Port Moresby as part of their professional flying training.

This flying will occur with the permission of the Government of Papua New Guinea and the PNGDF.The aircraft that will be flying around Port Moresby during this period will be the Blackhawk troop lift helicopter and for the first time the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance helicopter, which is the new armed helicopter coming into service with Australian Army aviation. The Tiger helicopter will not be armed during its time in PNG.


Bell 212 of the PNGDF (photo : fnqskies)

The C-17 Globemaster aircraft will be helping to support this exercise by bringing in aircraft, personnel and equipment.While this exercise is occurring, discussions will be held with representatives of the PNG Government about future joint exercises in 2016.

Commander PNGDF, Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, will visit the PNGDF’s Air Transport Wing and view both types of helicopter as part of his briefing about future exercises between Australia and PNG occurring in 2016.

Head of Australian Defence Staff, Colonel, Dick Parker said: “Papua New Guinea is very well suited to high altitude training, so we are very thankful that the PNG Government and our partners in the PNGDF allow us to conduct our training here. I hope this exercise will both provide a challenging environment to Australian pilots as well as allow planning to occur for joint PNG and Australian Defence Force exercises in 2016. These activities build the interoperability of our two Defence Forces and also build strong relationships between our personnel.”

(PNG Today)  

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2015/08/australia-and-png-defence-forces-to.html

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PNG Army To Buy 4 Military Aircrafts


20 Agustus 2015


CN-235 of the PNGDF (photo : PNG Today)

Papua New Guinea Defence Force will buy four short landing planes that can use rural airstrips. The aircrafts will be inspected by the PNG army in New Zealand during the upcoming bilateral talks in Wellington.

PNGDF Commander Gilbert Toropo says they will acquire four PAC 750 landing aircraft that will cost K60 million.

He says the funding has been committed by the PNG Government.

Toropo says these planes are ideal for landing conditions in most rural airstrips in Papua New Guinea.

Therefore the planes will help with operations in border areas where troops on routine call can get in easily.

The aircraft will also help with the transportation of equipment into rural posts.

The purchasing of the planes is in line with the 2013 Defence White Paper which suggests improvement of the air force capabilities as one of the areas to overhaul the PNG Defence Force.

Currently the PNGDF Air Transport wing (ATW) is anticipating to undergo an upgrade of its current fleet which consists of two airplanes and two helicopters.

In a recent interview, ATW’s Director of Air Operations, Colonel Ron Hosea says in order to match the administrative instructions to increase manpower in the force, they would need at least a squadron of planes on roster.

This means that the PNGDF would need to acquire six airplanes and six helicopters to meet the transport and logistical requirements of the PNG Defence Force.

(PNG Today)  

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2015/08/png-army-to-buy-4-military-aircrafts.html

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Exercise Koa Moana: First direct training between U.S. Marines, Papua New Guinea Defence Force

By Cpl. William Hester, III Marine Expeditionary Force



Exercise Koa Moana: The first direct training between U.S. Marines, Papua New Guinea Defence Force


PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA -- More than 130 service members from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, U.S. Marine Corps and Navy mesh as one formation, despite the extreme heat and scorching sun, to celebrate the beginning of a beneficial future for all three components.
Task Force Koa Moana and soldiers with the PNGDF held an opening ceremony for Exercise Koa Moana, at Taurama Barracks, Papua New Guinea, June 18, 2016.

“This exercise is going to be the first of what should be many opportunities to broaden and deepen the ties of friendship and professionalization,” said Joel F. Maybury, the Deputy Chief of Mission with the U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea. “We’ve been looking for a number of ways for the U.S. and PNG to come together, whether it’s military, economic commercial or cultural arena.”

The task force arrived in Papua New Guinea via USNS Sacagawea, June 17, 2016, after traveling from Timor Leste for Exercise Crocodilo 16, as part of their deployment in the Asia-Pacific region. The PNGDF Navy had the opportunity to test their capabilities by using one of their naval vessels to transport the Marines, Sailors and their gear from ship to ship to shore.

“The purpose of Exercise Koa Moana, which means ‘ocean warrior’ in the Hawaiian language, is to practice skills in various military fields, resulting in a skills transfer between both organizations,” said Col. Siale Diro, the Chief of Force Preparation for land and sea elements in the PNGDF. “It is important to build our relationship and our military partnership with our allies.”

The PNGDF has trained frequently with the U.S. Army, but this marks the first opportunity for them to train with the U.S. Marines directly, specifically in infantry tactics, combat lifesaving techniques, engineering capabilities and non-lethal law enforcement capabilities.

“This exercise provides a very good platform to build our relationship with the U.S. Marines,” said Diro. “We have a long standing relationship with the U.S. military. We understand their role in the region and we share the same values of liberty, individual rights, democracy and freedom of speech.”

Papua New Guinea is the second of four destinations scheduled during Task Force Koa Moana’s deployment, which has been assigned the mission of conducting multi-national, bilateral exercises with multiple nations to increase interoperability and relations to preserve peace and stability in the Pacific.

“The big picture is global and regional security,” said Maybury. “Our friends and allies in the Pacific are important.”

http://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/811499/exercise-koa-moana-first-direct-training-between-us-marines-papua-new-guinea-de/

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PNGDF Plans Expansion


09 Januari 2017



Soldier of the PNGDF during amphibious exercise (photo : Asian Military Review)

Brigadier General Gilbert Toropo, commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), talk to asianmilitaryreview.com about the state of PNGDF capabilities in the run-up to next year’s national and local elections.

The PNGDF, which contains a land, air and naval element under a single command, plays a key role in supporting the national police force, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), in maintaining security in the country. The capabilities, such as Bell 212 light utility helicopters and ‘Balikpapan’ landing craft for example, that the PNGDF has at its disposal far surpass those of the RPNGC. This makes it possible to ensure security in remote areas of the country during significant events such as next year’s elections.



PNG received three Balikpapan-class landing craft heavy : HMPNGS Buna, HMPNGS Lakekamu, HMPNGS Salamaua (photo : William Hester)

Currently, the PNGDF operates two 212 helicopters, which are leased from the Australian Government. According to Brig. Gen. Toropo: “Helicopters are a key capability on an island where the lack of road infrastructure makes mountainous areas particularly difficult to reach”. A Public Private Partnership (PPP) is being set-up with a private helicopter company to acquire more helicopters and secure PNDGF personnel training for five years. The name of the company and the details of the contract, however, cannot be disclosed for confidential reasons.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Toropo continued that in 2018, the PNGDF’s naval element will receive the first of four Austal ‘Guardian’ class patrol boats to replace the four Tenix ‘Pacific’ class patrol boats acquired from Australia in the late-1980s.


Bell 212 owned by HeviLift and leased to The PNGDF with aid from the Australian Government. (photo : Greg Buckley)

Finally, Brig. Gen. Toropo states that: “There is a big requirement to upgrade our capabilities … but the big challenge is the uncertainty of funding.” For example, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Papua New Guinea performed $112 million in 2014 on military expenditure, although this declined to $100 million in 2015.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2017/01/pngdf-plans-expansion.html

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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

TAURAMA, Papua New Guinea (April 16, 2017) U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrate room-clearing techniques to Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) service members during a military capabilities exchange at Taurama Barracks, as part of a theater security cooperation engagement, April 16. During the training, the 11th MEU Marines worked alongside the PNGDF service members, showing them how to tactically enter a room in pairs, and clear it of any potential enemy threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

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11th Marine Expeditionary Unit

TAURAMA, Papua New Guinea (April 17, 2017) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Juan Hernandez, a team leader with Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 4th Marines, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), demonstrates the proper method to clear the overhead of a stairwell to Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) service members during a military tactics exchange at Taurama Barracks as part of a theater security cooperation engagement, April 17. The bilateral training between the 11th MEU and PNGDF consists of: entry control and vehicle check point procedures, escalation of force tactics, personnel searches, urban patrolling, VIP escorts, field communications and weapons maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Devan K. Gowans)

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http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2018/03/sipri-impor-alutsista-negara-lainnya.html

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2nd Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

Recon Platoon are currently busy conducting their Recon Refresher Training within the Unit. This training has been run by members of Goldie River's Warrior Wing and the Long Range Reconnaissance Unit (LRRU) as well as a Training Team from Recon Surveillance and Sniper (RSS) Platoon of 3RAR based in Townsville, Australia. We are also privileged to have a recon patrol from 1RPIR take part in the refresher training as well. The trainees have been conducting theory and practical lessons on both land and water operations within the Units Closed Training Area and along the coast off Moem Barracks. The Training will culminate with a 10 day field exercise at the Urimo Military Training Area outside Wewak.

Pictures courtesy of Sgt Siprokau.B of Warrior Wing

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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

Combat Team Skull concluded Week 2 of Block 5 training with room clearance drills at the Urban Ops Training Facility (UOTF). The weeks training was based on operations in urban environments where soldiers honed their individual skills in weapon handling, fire team drills, communications, and engaging threats in a urban setting. The training culminated with a search task at the UOTF where those individual skills were harnessed together in a collective effort with demonstrations of 2x men, 4x men and 8x men teams conducting building searches and room clearance drills. CT Skull will continue to refine it's SOP's to ensure our relentless commitment to making sure we are always prepared and ready to deliver during APEC 18 and beyond.

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2nd Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

Last week, elments of Task Group Boda based in Vanimo, Sandaun Province conducted an inter-agency operation consisting of Defence, Police and the Provincial Health Authority along the PNG-Indo Border. Ops Green Star was hailed a success and also highlighted the importance of inter-operability amongst key line agencies along our international border. The operation consisted of joint riverine and dismounted presence patrols supported by a rotary wing asset from the PNGDFs Air Transport Wing based in Port Moresby, a Medical Capability Patrol along border communities led by 2RPIR's Regimental Medical Officer Captain Mary Ako and also awareness by the different agencies to local communities along the border. The Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Raphael Yapu, DMS, Sandaun Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Moses Ibsagi and the CEO of Vanimo Health Authority Alphonse Yalim visited personnel and local communities during the operation. This operation further strengthens our relationship with other key agencies based within the border Province. 2RPIR looks forward to working alongside and supporting the Police, Provincial Health Authority and Customs and Immigration in the future.

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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

CT Eagles testing their skills of conducting coordinated assault and rescue in a hostage situation within an urban setting. The Exercise was conducted last Friday 14
September 2018 at the Port Moresby National High School in NCD and was witnessed by the students and teachers. A display of fine drills were put up by the men
of CT Eagle and their command element in the coordinated approach to rescue hostages within a building.

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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

The DFSW Platoon testing its firepower capability of Machine Guns MAG 58. The live demonstration is a lead up from the reestablishment of the fighting unit congregating
with overseas training at 1RAR in Townsville in 2017 followed by series of in-country training with the assistance of MMT also from 1RAR. Given the sufficient training
undergone, the DFSW Platoon has steadily been raised to an advanced level capable for deployment.



 

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Papua New Guinea retires first Pacific-class patrol vessel

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International

24 October 2018


Key Points
•Papua New Guinea has decommissioned its first Pacific-class patrol boat
•The retirement paves the way for delivery of the country's first Guardian-class patrol vessel

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) Maritime Element has decommissioned its first Pacific-class patrol boat after 31 years of service.

The vessel, which was formerly known as HMPNGS Rabaul (01), completed its service with the PNGDF in August and subsequently made its final voyage to Port Macquarie, Australia, from Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, on 22 October. The vessel arrived in Port Macquarie to begin its disposal process.

Rabaul was gifted to Papua New Guinea in May 1987 via the Australian government's Pacific Patrol Boat Program, under which 22 vessels were delivered to countries in the Pacific Island.

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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment

The Hand Over Take Over (HOTO) parade at Murray Barracks signifies a phase transition from ‘RAISE, TRAIN and SUSTAIN’ to the actual conduct of the security operations for the APEC Economy Leaders Week (AELW) in Port Moresby from the 12 – 18 November 2018.

Task Group (TG) MERO as a force element in the Joint Task Group (JTG) KIBUNG had commenced training and preparations for APEC with the Block 1 Conventional Operations Package delivered from the 25 September 2017 – 18 December 2017. The Conventional Ops package was closely followed with Block 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 training packages that cover a wide range of training from Urban to Stability Operations throughout 2018. In the process of preparing to provide security assistance to APEC; the Unit has also benefited from a number of specialist training assistance and infrastructure development mainly from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and some capability boost and training from the Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia.

GoPNG has been a member of APEC for a quarter of Century before it is bestowed the honor to host the APEC 2018 in Port Moresby from the 12 – 18 November 2018. During the Leaders’ Week; TG MERO alongside TG DAVARA and TG IRO will work together as part of the JTG KIBUNG in supporting Joint Security Task Force (JSTF) to deliver a safe and secure APEC Economy Leaders’ Week (AELW).

Today the Hand Over Parade at Headquarters Murray Barracks marks a significant era in the history of PNGDF as the Defence Force is now positioned to operate alongside a number of security elements at all levels (tiers) both from within and external to deliver a safe and secure AELW.

The parade symbolizes the transfer of command of personnel and capabilities from Commander Force Preparations, Colonel Siale Francis Diro, DMS CBE to Commander JTG KIBUNG, Colonel Ezekiel Wenzel, DMS CBE. It also marks the end of the ‘RAISE, TRAIN and SUSTAIN phase and the beginning of OPERATION LUKAUTIM KIBUNG.

JTG KIBUNG under the leadership of Colonel Ezekial Wenzel, DMS, CBE will assist in the maritime, land and other specialized security tasking throughout the conduct of OPERATION LUKAUTIM KIBUNG.

The ceremony was officiated by the Commander PNGDF and witnessed by distinguished guests such as the secretary of the Department of Defence, Mr.Trevor Mauri and other high ranking officers within the PNGDF, Australian Defence Staffs, New Zealand Defence Staffs and citizens of Papua New Guinea.

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HMPNGS Ted Diro P401 tête de série de 2 patrouilleurs destinés à la force navale du PNGDF pour remplacer les vieux patrouilleurs de la classe Pacific Forum .. ces unités sont construites par Austal, le chantier australien

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http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2018/12/first-guardian-class-patrol-boat-gifted.html

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Papua New Guinea commissions first Guardian-class patrol boat

Gabriel Dominguez, London - Jane's Defence Weekly

12 February 2019


Guardian-class patrol boat HMPNGS Ted Diro, the first of four vessels of the class for Papua New Guinea, was commissioned in a ceremony held
on 1 February in Port Moresby. Source: Austal


The first of four Guardian-class patrol boats for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF's) Maritime Element has been commissioned, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced on 12 February.

HMPNGS Ted Diro (with pennant number 401) entered service in a ceremony held on 1 February in Port Moresby that was also attended by Chief of the Australian Defence Force General Angus Campbell.

The vessel, which had been handed over to the PNGDF by Australian shipbuilder Austal in November 2018, is the first of 21 boats of the class to be gifted to 12 Pacific Island Nations and Timor-Leste as part of Australia's Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (Sea 3036) programme, which is aimed at enhancing maritime security co-operation across the South Pacific region.

Ted Diro had been launched by Austal in May 2018 and commenced sea trials in August.

The vessel has an overall length of 39.5 m, a beam of 8 m, and can accommodate a crew complement of 23. It is powered by two Caterpillar 3516C engines and can attain a top speed of 20 kt.

The steel-hulled boat was built with space and weight considerations for a 30 mm naval gun as a primary weapon, as well as port and starboard mounts for 12.7 mm general-purpose machine guns.

The Sea 3036 programme, which seeks to enhance the security of Australia's maritime region by augmenting the maritime capabilities of its immediate neighbours, will replace a current fleet of 22 patrol boats gifted to Pacific Island states between 1987 and 1997.

The 13 countries set to receive these boats are the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

The next vessel will be gifted to Tuvalu in April 2019, and the last will go to Timor-Leste in October 2023, according to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD).
 

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Australian Army team takes drone literacy in Papua New Guinea

March 2019 Global Defense Security army news industry
Posted On  Thursday, 07 March 2019 15:03     


In a country such as Papua New Guinea (PNG), renown for its rugged and often inaccessible terrain, the drones are a game-changer, providing effects from beyond line
of sight capability to safely and effectively supporting tasks ranging from humanitarian assistance to high-end warfighting. Australian Defence Magazine reports.


Bombardier Paul Fiannaca (right) coaches 2 RPIR reconnaissance soldiers in Wewak, PNG (Picture source: Australian Defence)


At the request of the PNG Defence Force (PNGDF), a small mobile training team from Australian 20th Surveillance and Target Acquisition Regiment (20 STA Regt), Major Charles Phillips and Bombardier Paul Fiannaca, travelled to the northern PNG town of Wewak as part of the Australia-PNG Defence Cooperation Program. They trained members of Recon Platoon Second Royal Pacific Island Regiment (2 RPIR) using Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Mavic UAS to become the first qualified operators in the PNGDF.

“Our role was to guide and conduct airworthiness training, initial flight training and we supported the commencement of an operational evaluation,” Maj. Phillips said. “This will allow Capt.  Jonathan Kerenga, PNGDF, and members of the Recon Platoon, 2 RPIR to conduct a comprehensive trial of UAS for the PNGDF over the next 4 months.”

The bigger training areas gave the PNG soldiers the chance to ‘stretch their legs’  The training was also conducted in several areas of the East Sepik region of PNG and included flight operations at historic locations such as Cape Wom Memorial Park. Larger defence training areas were also utilised to provide PNG soldiers the chance to test the UAS capabilities.

“The bigger training areas gave the PNG soldiers the chance to ‘stretch their legs’ and see the game-changing advantages a UAS can offer. They successfully tested ranges out to 2.5 kilometres,” BDR Fiannaca said.

Major Phillips also observed that although the Australian soldiers’ ability to speak Tok Pisin was very limited, there was no language barrier that the enthusiasm of the PNG soldiers couldn't overcome and the training was very well received.

“The entire platoon gained their basic operator qualification within the first three days, allowing them to get a significant head start on the tactical employment and operational evaluation of the UAS,” Major Phillips said. “Considering that the majority of the soldiers had never held a UAS before, let alone fly one, this was a significant milestone for the PNGDF,” Maj. Phillips added. “It was a real privilege for us to pass on our knowledge and expertise to such a committed group of soldiers.”

20 STA Regt hopes that using its expertise as the longest operators of UAS in the Army to build long term relationships will see increased opportunities to enhance PNGDF capabilities.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/australian_army_team_takes_drone_literacy_in_papua_new_guinea.html  

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1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment  

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FANC Forces Armées de Nouvelle-Calédonie

A l‘issue de l’escale de Rabaul, le BSAOM D’Entrecasteaux a réalisé un passex au large de l’île de Manus avec le nouveau patrouilleur de la marine de Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée (PNG), le HMPNGS Ted Diro.
Premier de la série du programme Gardian, la Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée a été le premier pays du Pacifique insulaire à réceptionner ce patrouilleur. Ce programme vise à remplacer les patrouilleurs de classe Pacific dans 13 pays de la région. A terme, la marine de PNG bénéficiera de 4 patrouilleurs de ce type.
Après une première journée où une partie de l’équipage s’est rendue sur le Ted Diro pour briefer les exercices et découvrir le fonctionnement et les spécificités techniques de ce nouveau patrouilleur, deux journées à la mer ont permis de réaliser des exercices conjoints et de confronter les savoir-faire de la France et de la Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Les exercices réalisés ont permis de s’entrainer sur des domaines variés et de découvrir les compétences de la marine papouasienne dans la manœuvre, la navigation, le scott, le tir et les visites (dans le cadre d’activités illicites en mer). Des échanges de personnel ont permis aux marins de découvrir les deux bâtiments et d’échanger sur les procédures propres à chaque marine.
A cette occasion, le BSAOM a accueilli à bord l’Ambassadeur de France en PNG, Son Excellence Philippe Janvier-Kamiyama. Il a ainsi partagé le quotidien de l’équipage pendant 5 jours et a pu assister et découvrir ces manœuvres entre nos deux marines.
L’interaction s’est terminée par un repas officiel à bord en présence de Monsieur l’ambassadeur de France en PNG, l’attaché de défense non-résident et les commandants de la base navale de Lombrum et du HMPNGS Ted Diro.
Le D’Entrecasteaux poursuit sa mission longue durée en ZRP et se dirige désormais vers Cairns en Australie.

Le HMPNGS Ted Diro est le premier des 21 patrouilleurs de la classe Guardian à être offert, par l’Australie, à 13 pays insulaires du Pacifique. Ces 21 patrouilleurs remplaceront, à terme, l’ensemble des bâtiments issus du premier programme australien (1987 à 1997). En complément du don de ces 21 navires, le programme de sécurité maritime du Pacifique comprend un volet de surveillance aérienne ainsi qu’un soutien continu dans la formation du personnel et dans la maintenance du matériel et des installations.

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1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment

Last week members of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Battalion, Royal Pacific Islands Regiment participated in the 3 BDE
Obstacle Course Competition. The fiercely contested competition was won by 2 RAR, however each team going through the course set a cracking
pace with 1 RAR coming in at 16:10mins and the 1 RPIR team - cheered on by a sea of 1 RAR supporters - came through at 20mins.

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