Skye Noyes finishes the tunnel course activity as part of Defence’s Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
09 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Indigenous students get a taste of Defence life

Twelve students from NSW have taken part in the Defence Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program.

Community engagement
The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules.
09 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Open day gets the thumbs up

Air Force wowed the crowds from the air and on the ground at the 2024 Canberra Airport open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
USS Mobile, JS Akebono, HMAS Warramunga and BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines off the coast within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Four nations combine in maritime first

Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the US conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity to strengthen regional cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard.
08 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force squadron celebrates new chapter

A recent ceremony has not only heralded Air Force 9 Squadron’s revival, but also signified a new chapter of its heritage and identity.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldier Private Mikaela Trbojevich (centre) is tackled during her match against Western Australia.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Smashing through the competition

The ADF Women's Rugby League team showcased strategic gameplay and strength at the national championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Air Surveillance Operators Corporal Emma Winter (right) and Aircraftwoman Olympia Achillea conduct taskings during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
05 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Solving 'wicked' air battle problems

Aircraft and personnel combined to create a dynamic fighting force and situational awareness during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
An F/A-18F Super Hornet from No 1 Squadron takes off at night during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
05 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Fighter family grows its experts

Australia’s air combat capability gathered at Newcastle for Exercise Diamond Shield 24.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 77 Squadron in formation with a CAC CA-18 Mustang and a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk during Warbirds Over Scone 2024.
04 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Past and present take flight

The sound of aviation history roared through the air over the Hunter Valley as part of the Warbirds Over Scone air show late last month.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
F-35A Lightning II A35-043 lands at RAAF Base Williamtown during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
04 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Training for air warfare

The Air Force’s newest class of air warfare instructors faced three weeks of challenging air defence scenarios during Exercise Diamond Shield 24 on…

Exercises & training
Two players from the Army and the Air Force jump to contest the ball during the ADF Australian Rules Football Carnival in Melbourne. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
04 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army dominates at national AFL carnival

The 2024 AFL National Carnival wrapped up in Melbourne last month, with Army women retaining their title and the men taking the silverware from Navy.

Sports, health & wellbeing
An E-7A Wedgetail prepares to depart on a flight during Operation Kudu in Germany.
04 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Australia's soaring eagle safeguards nest

An E-7A Wedgetail and personnel deployed to Germany to protect humanitarian and military assistance bound for Ukraine.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
No 23 Squadron Security Flight personnel participate in resilience training at RAAF Base Amberley.
02 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

A ready and resilient security force

Hours before dawn each day, 23 Squadron Security Flight members were tested for teamwork and resilience in adverse conditions.

Exercises & training