Then-Squadron Leader Ray 'Homer' Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring 'Dirty Harry smoking gun' nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer's strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since World War II.
02 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Award inspires aviators to excel

Air Warfighter Instructor students are encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of RAAF’s most remarkable pilots.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conduct a danger-close live-fire serial with M777 Howitzers on Exercise Predators Walk 2025 at Mount Bundey Training Area in the Northern Territory.
02 Jun 2025
Army
News

Soldiers see result of their work on the gun line

Personnel from Army's 8th/12th Regiment conduct direct fire danger-close serials during Exercise Predators Walk.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 5th Brigade deployed as part of Joint Task Force 629 clear debris to support the New South Wales State Emergency Service-led flood response in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.
30 May 2025
Army
News

ADF provides support to flooded communities

Defence deploys Joint Task Force 629 Emergency Support Force, with State Emergency Service, police and fire authorities.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer, Sergeant Ron Schultz, talks to participants of the C-130 and Fighter Aircraft Logistics and Safety Symposium during a cultural immersion activity at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
30 May 2025
Air Force
News

Hercules and fighter operations on agenda in NSW

Air Force hosts ninth annual Logistics and Safety Symposium, with experts from the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology

Media releases

Media release
27 May 2025

ADF supporting the Pacific to safeguard its fisheries' future

Media release
27 May 2025

Investing in the Australian Defence Force's cyber warfare workforce

Media release
24 May 2025

Australia to host Republic of Fiji Military Forces company

Statement
21 May 2025

Release of Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident

Media release
20 May 2025

Committal service in Papua New Guinea for two aviators of RAAF Beaufort A9-186

Media release
15 May 2025

Defence families recognised on International Day of Families