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The Republic of Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka co-signs a certificate with Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy, Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and Chief of Navy of the Republic of Fiji Navy Commodore Humphrey Tawake at the handover of the ninetieth Guardian-class patrol boat at HMAS Stirling, WA. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Nina Fogliani
15 Mar 2024
Navy
News

A guardian to watch over Fijian waters

Fiji has received its second Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia as part of a 30-year commitment to Pacific partners.

Alliances & relationships
The Cost of Doing Business: Military Aviation Safety in Australia 1914 – 2022, written by Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.
15 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

The 'Cost of Doing Business' book launched

A new book tells the story of Australia’s tumultuous path to becoming a global leader in military aviation safety.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Soldiers from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fire a M777 Howitzer at Townsville Field Training Area in Queensland.
15 Mar 2024
Army
News

Regiment sharpens its gunnery skills

Gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, have sharpened their skills on the M777 howitzer.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Army soldiers prepare cargo for an airlift by the Rural Fire Service helicopter.
15 Mar 2024
Army
News

Rural Fire Service gives Army a lift

Soldiers teamed up with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to practise underslung cargo lifts with one of their helicopters.

Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
17 Mar 2024

Future aviators discover their potential in 'Up There'

Transcript
07 Mar 2024

Press Conference - Death of Australian Army Soldier

Media release
07 Mar 2024

Statement - Death of Australian Soldier

Media release
24 Feb 2024

Chief of Defence Force welcomes future leaders on parade

Media release
24 Feb 2024

Celebrating our people for Navy Week

Media release
22 Feb 2024

Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force - First public hearing of inquiry into deaths of Australian Defence Force members in helicopter crash

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