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The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Air Transport Wing led its first bilateral exercise during Exercise Kapa Pisin 26, conducted from 16–24 October in Papua New Guinea.
Working alongside the Australian Defence Force, PNGDF personnel tested their ability to deploy to remote locations, establish temporary facilities, sustain operations and conduct aviation activities in austere environments.
The exercise brought together PNGDF Air Transport Wing and Long-Range Reconnaissance Unit personnel with Australian personnel from Royal Australian Air Force No. 35 Squadron and Combat Support Group and the Australian Army’s 1st Commando Regiment. Training included surveillance, search and rescue, joint personnel recovery and a simulated aircraft crash response.
Exercise Kapa Pisin strengthened practical cooperation between the two forces while giving PNGDF Air Transport Wing the opportunity to plan, lead and execute its own bilateral exercise.
🎥 LAC Jakob Reid
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