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Australian, Philippines and US personnel on board HMAS Canberra.
17 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence strategy homes in on Australia's greatest risks

The Australian Government has released the inaugural National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program.

Capability & technology | People & service
Four RAAF 100 Squadron Beaufort Bombers head for Wewak, North New Guinea, in 1945. Photo: AWM / OG3365
16 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Missing World War 2 bomber and crew found

Air Force has positively identified a 100 Squadron WW2 Beaufort aircraft, which went missing in 1943.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Air Force aviators deployed on Operation Lilia observe members of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission unloading poll boxes from a RAAF C-27J Spartan in the Solomon Islands.
16 Apr 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Delivering ballots in Solomon Islands

The cargo delivery capabilities of the Air Force have been put to the test, with a small and busy team supporting the Solomon Islands 2024 elections.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
A traditional ceremonial guardian doll and handwritten letter from the Ukrainian community in Australia sits on the desk of an Ukrainian soldier attending an Australian Army lead leadership course.
16 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Letters of support lift spirits

An Army chaplain delivers letters of support and traditional guardian dolls to Ukrainian soldiers training in England.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Australian Army soldier delivers a Platoon and Company Sergeants Battle Course lesson to Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel in the United Kingdom during March for Operation Kudu. (Image has been digitally altered for security purposes.)
15 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reservists enhance Ukrainian soldiers' survivability

Four Army reserve engineers are delivering leadership training courses to Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers in England.

Operations & missions | People & service
Flying Officer Mardy Frey (left) and Corporal Kerryn Fearne, who both work at No 36 Squadron, during RAAF Base Townsville's Community Open Day.
15 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Home-grown talent returns to Townsville

Two Air Force women returned to their former home town in North Queensland, encouraging others considering a Defence career to go for it.

People & service
Michael Smith, 2016 Adventurer of the Year, waves from the hatch of his plane before he sets off to recreate the first circumnavigation by air of Australia.
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Around Australia in 44 days

Adventurer Michael Smith set off to recreate the first circumnavigation of Australia by seaplane on the day two Air Force pilots did it 100 years…

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Participants endure the gruelling Special Forces Challenge to help troubled young Australians get their lives back on track. Photo: Terry Campese Foundation
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Taking it to the limit

Aircraftman Harrison Reid takes on 30 hours of gruelling physical and psychological activities for disadvantaged youth.

Community engagement | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Gabriella Nixon is an Air Force nursing officer at No 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

From hot to cold and nursing in between

Volunteering in Cambodia inspired Flight Lieutenant Gabriella Nixon's passion for nursing, with help from a Defence scholarship.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Anton Kretschmann with family members after receiving a Chief of Air Force Gold Commendation at his home in Queensland.
10 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Bravery with a golden touch

A former 9 Squadron assistant aircrewman in the Vietnam War has been presented, retrospectively, with a gold commendation.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, right, present the Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award to Corporal Kbora Ali.
10 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Personnel in the spotlight

Air Force personnel and units have been recognised at the recent Air Force Proficiency and Leadership awards.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Air Marshal Robert Chipman (left) shakes hands with Vice Admiral David Johnston. Photos: Kym Smith
09 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New ADF senior leaders announced

Vice Admiral David Johnston has been nominated as the new Chief of the Defence Force, among a number of senior command changes.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
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