The devastation caused by Cyclone Tracy in Darwin.
18 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Remembering Cyclone Tracy 50 years on

On Christmas Eve 1974, the ADF assisted the people of Darwin after a cyclone tore through the community.

Commemoration & history
A member of the Royal Australian Air Force trades a patch with a member of the Royal Malaysian Air Force during an engagement day at RMAF Butterworth as part of Operation Gateway.
18 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Securing our skies and seas

Personnel from the Malaysian and Australian air forces engage and collaborate for Operation Gateway.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A member from the Republic of Korea Air Force, centre, helps Australian Army air dispatchers Corporal Ryan Cheevers and Private Kurt Matthews prepare a 'bundle' for Operation Christmas Drop 24.
18 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
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Air dispatchers pack Christmas spirit

A team from Army's 176 Air Dispatch Squadron packed Christmas cheer for airdropping to isolated Pacific islands.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Wing Commander Aarian Birch pilots his CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron at Point Cook, over the cliffs of Point Addis during the 80th Commemoration of the ditched RAAF Mitchel Bomber in 1944.
18 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Sacrifices commemorated at 80 years on

Friends and family gathered to remember the three men who lost their lives 80 years ago.

Commemoration & history
Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Richelle Turner, left, with the Governor of Peleliu Emais Roberts and Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, at an exhibition of the life of Damien Parer.
17 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Honouring the legacy of WW2 photographer

A legendary Australian war photographer is commemorated during this year's Operation Christmas Drop.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two students involved in Exercise Crimson Dawn pre-flight with an F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Townsville.
13 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Experts take flight in Townsville

Air Force students conquer the skies in the final challenge of a six-month test.

Exercises & training
An Air Force E-7A Wedgetail performs a handling display at Nobby's Beach during the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.
13 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

World-class Wedgetail comms capability recognised

‘Sustainment Team of the Year’ recognised for their role in a new system’s design, development and delivery.

Awards & recognition | Industry & partnership
An F-35A Lightning II aircraft from 2 Operational Conversion Unit shortly after taking off for a mission during Exercise High Sierra, RAAF Base Townsville.
12 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Up, up and away

Air Force students conquer the final challenge of a six-month test designed to produce world-class fast jet aircrews.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
Members of Royal Air Force 601 Squadron with the Flying Sword overhead at a summer camp at RAF Lympne in 1937.
12 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force sword flies back to the UK

After safeguarding the Royal Air Force's 'Flying Sword' for 65 years, 24 Squadron returns it to the UK.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
United States Space Force's Captain Nathaniel Shannon and Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Thomas with the Indigenous artwork "Celestial Harmony".
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharing Indigenous culture with mission partners

Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A C-17A Globemaster III from 36 Squadron lands at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, near Casey Station in November.
11 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Resupply missions underway for icy continent

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster airlifts supplies to Antarctica as part of Operation Southern Discovery.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Benjamin McNutt runs the last leg of the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Heads.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Athletes put on a show in Noosa

ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.

Sports, health & wellbeing