RAA Liaison Letter – 2025 / 2026 Edition 78 9th Regiment RAA 2025 marked a distinct shift in operational focus for the 9th Regiment, RAA. With the SUAS fleet now scaled appropriately, the Regiment deployed multiple small teams across a range of OAIs, reflecting an increased operational commitment. These deployments were often conducted under demanding conditions and without a degree of fanfare. The Commanding Officer and Regimental Sergeant Major extend sincere thanks to all ranks for their commitment and encourages leaders to pass on this appreciation to their teams. It would be remiss not to acknowledge the support and advocacy of 10th Brigade, as well as those in AVN COMD, the 2nd (Australian) Division, and the various reserve brigades we have worked alongside. Integration is fundamental to Army, and cross-formation engagement has been increasingly routine for 9th Regiment, RAA. The Regiment’s contributions in 2025 were diverse. Two personnel supported Tactical Support Element 116 under 9 Brigade from January to June. Four rotations of Operation Resolute were supported with task-organised JxTs integrating with RFSG and 1 Brigade to assist Maritime Border Command. Operation Resolute Thirteen personnel deployed on Exercise Alon 25 with the Australian Amphibious Force, supporting JTF HQ and 8/9 RAR, and conducting offshore UAS operations alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines. A JxT from 6/13 Battery supported SAPOL’s support request, deploying within six hours. The Regiment also contributed to Exercise Austrahind with the Indian Army in Western Australia and supported Exercise Suman Warrior in New Zealand. 9 Regiment members engaging with their Filipino counterparts. In 2025 a key milestone was the Regiment’s transition under the command of 10th Brigade, requiring balance between two 2-star formations—1st and 2nd (Australian) Division. As a SERCAT 5-unit, 9th Regiment, RAA retains strong linkages with the training ecosystem overseen by 2 (AS) Div while increasing engagement with the SERCAT 7 OAI schedule supporting 1 (AS) Div efforts. This dual alignment reflects the integrated nature of Army. To clarify its role within 10th Brigade, the Regiment developed a Unit Concept of Employment (CONEMP), ratified by Brigadier Wilson, outlining three priorities: generation of target acquisition effects, support to 10th Brigade, and support to domestic operations. Our primary role remains delivering tacticallevel ISTAR effects through Lightweight MultiMission Radar (LMMR), Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), and Joint Fires Teams (JFTs), while continuing to train the SERCAT 5 Royal Australian Artillery workforce and support ceremonial duties, including high-profile events such as the King’s Birthday gun salute. Combat capability development remained a central theme throughout the year. Every subunit conducted tactical-level training with aligned reserve brigades, providing ISTAR support to SECRES Training Units. Highlights included deployments in Perth working with the Indian Army and in Sale, Victoria supporting local defence of a RAAF airfield, with UAS operating in civilian airspace at scale. JxTs also deployed to northern Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, reinforcing combat resilience and integration with SERCAT 7 infantry battalions. Training continued in support of ECN transition from 161 to ECN 250 or 255.
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