Exercise Bersama Shield 17

An AP-3C takes off from RMAF Butterworth, Malaysia during Bersama Shield 17. CPL Steve Duncan/Commonwealth of Australia The Australian Defence Force (ADF) took part in Exercise Bersama Shield 17 from April 26 to May 9. The exercise was undertaken as part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) and also involved Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Around 300 ADF personnel were drawn from the navy, army and air force to participate in Bersama Shield, which was conducted