Outgoing Space Commander Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts congratulates Major General Greg Novak on his appointment at Space Command Headquarters in Canberra.
13 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New commander to shape space power

The ADF's first Defence Space Commander has handed over the reins after two years at the helm.

Capability & technology
(L-R) RAAF Squadron Leader David Thornton, PNGDF Lieutenant Colonel Doug Vavar, RAAF Group Captain Stephen Fielder, and in the front row, Wing Commander Tim Shaw stand with a PAC-750XL at the Air Transport Wing, Port Moresby.
13 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

The perfect gift for PNG

Australia gifts two new aircrafts to the PNG Defence Force, increasing their capabilities.

Alliances & relationships
Navy Able Seaman Ben Schofield hits the ball during a one-day match against Army at the ADF National Inter-Service Cricket Championships in Canberra.
12 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pitched battle of the services

Army and Navy took the silverware, while Air Force players shone in their own right at the ADF cricket championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Employers and ADF Reservists pose for a group photo on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during an immersion activity at Garden Island for the National Employer Support Awards in Sydney.
11 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recognising support for ADF reservists

The country’s most supportive civilian employers of Reserve members were recognised at the annual National Employer Support Awards.

Awards & recognition
CRP Project Manager Akilan Krishnamoorthy (front row second from the left), Director PMU Noorin Popat (front, third from the left), and Group Captain Russell Barton (front, fourth from the left), with other team members and the first KC-30A to have returned from Spain after the upgrade.
11 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Aircraft's full potential unleashed

The first KC-30A Multi-Role Transport Tanker to receive significant upgrades has returned from Spain.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Astronaut candidate, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, receives her Air Force uniform at the European Space Agency in Germany from Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts and European Space Agency Director Daniel Neuenschwande following her appointment as Honorary Group Captain in RAAF.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Inspiration to reach for the stars

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first Australian to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag at the European Space Agency.

People & service
Left to right, Warrant Officer Scott Roberts, Corporal Stephen Campling and Leading Aircraftman Todd Koneman from 1 Combat Communication Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Squadron takes charity support literally

It's been a year of commitment for aviators at RAAF Base Amberley as they raise funds for the Smith Family.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of Australian Army's 2nd Commando Regiment conduct a military free-fall parachute jump from a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III aircraft to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Nadzab Landings in September 1943.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Free-falling into PNG

Australian Army personnel parachuted into Papua New Guinea to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the World War 2 Nadzab Landings.

Commemoration & history
RAAF Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook (left) receiving the Sergeant Wendy Jones award from Flight Lieutenant Brook Steege (middle) and Alison Meade at the Army School of Health graduation at Latchford Barracks.
07 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Top student continues medic legacy

Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook continued a legacy as she was named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health.

Awards & recognition
Commander Air Mobility Group, Air Commodore Bradley Clarke and Aircraftwoman Jorja Winterford cut the cake during the annual Air Mobility Group Pathfinder Awards Dinner at RAAF Base Richmond. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Celebrating excellence in the face of adversity

Air Mobility Group’s 81st Pathfinder Awards night recognises tenacity and courage

Awards & recognition
SPS ATW Air Power Leadership Course Officer group participants with Flight Sergeant Anthea Lee, Corporal Daniel Holt at Kumul Leadership Centre, Murray Barracks, PNG.
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Enhancing air power in PNG

ADF personnel delivered training tailored to build a stronger air element in the PNG Defence Force.

Exercises & training
(Left) Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre, Group Captain John Carroll and Flight Lieutenant Laura Dahl at the entrance to newly reopened RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel.
06 Dec 2023
Air Force
News

Chapel renovated for local community

RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel has been transformed from an underused space into a welcoming welfare retreat.

Community engagement