Officer Cadet Lauren Jacobs brushes up on her electrical theory at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
23 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Lighting the way for women in engineering

Officer Cadet Lauren Jacobs loves the challenge of electrical engineering at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Capability & technology | People & service
The Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team celebrate retaining the title at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Lewis, New York.
23 Jun 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF drone racers top international field

Team wins fourth tournament, beating United Kingdom, Singapore and the United States.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Defence Science and Technology Group's three Women in STEM Ambassadors, Shanae Lay, Gleny Chirima and Bianca Capra.
23 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Women forge path to future in STEM

Pathfinders reflect for International Women in Engineering Day.

Capability & technology | People & service
Wing Commander (AAFC) Ken Whelan presents Squadron Leader (AAFC) Geoff Strange a recognition of service certificate and ninth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal..
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Cadets salute six decades of service

Squadron Leader (AAFC) Geoff Strange the first to receive ninth clasp to Defence Long Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Aircraft technician Corporal Samuel Perrin, of 3 Squadron, conducts acceptance testing on the Integrated Training Centre F-35A engine training aids received from the US.
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Hands-on aids boost F-35A maintenance

Australia is the first nation outside the US to take delivery of true-to-life training equipment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Corporal Lowana McDougall, Aircraftwoman Emily Harman, and Private Hope Hutchins from the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, PNG.
20 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF players honour fallen heroes

The ADF Women’s Rugby League team visits Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Leigh Gammie discusses the F-35A Lightning II aircraft with veterans from the Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL sub-Branch at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

RSL meets today's Air Force

RAAF Base Williamtown personnel recognise the RSL's support of current and ex-serving ADF members.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team engage with students from Waigani Christian Academy in Port Moresby, PNG.
19 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

School visit deepens Pacific partnerships

ADF Women's Rugby League team share lessons on sport and life with PNG students.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, meets local man Erik Adriaensen at the graves of fallen aviators from 464 Squadron at Eindhoven, Netherlands.
19 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

RAAF salutes dedication to WW2 graves

Chief of Air Force thanks Dutch family who tend to the last resting place of Australian aviators.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Lily Hemmings experiences an F/A-18 simulator at Fighter World during a tour of RAAF Base Williamtown for the Women in Aviation Program.
18 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Empowered by glimpse of Air Force careers

Hearing first-hand stories and experiencing day-to-day routine at a RAAF base inspire year 9 student.

Community engagement | People & service
Sarah Barrett visits 26 Squadron fire section, dressed in firefighter's uniform, at RAAF Base Williamtown during the Air Force Aviation Program for Women.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

'Amazing women' support Air Force ambition

Women in Aviation experience inspires student's dream, motivating her to encourage others.

Community engagement | People & service
Jessica Sellers, a participant on the Air Force Women in Aviation Program visits the flight line at RAAF Base Williamtown during their tour of the base.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Inspired by exciting possibilities in Air Force

Initiative gives young women the opportunity to explore aviation and technical trade careers.

Community engagement | People & service