An F/A-18F Super Hornet taxis at RAAF Base Tindal.
24 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Resilient bases to shore up the north

The ADF will be better equipped to defend Australia’s north thanks to funding under the 2024 Integrated Investment Program.

Capability & technology
An SM-2 standard missile fires from HMAS Hobart.
23 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Boost in ability to strike from afar

Long-range strike capabilities and advanced targeting systems will receive $28 billion to $35 billion in the coming decade.

Capability & technology
Super Hornets in a hangar at RAAF Base Tindal at sunset.
22 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Plan to power up the air domain

Large funding commitments will ensure Air Force has enhanced strike and air-mobility options from the north-east Indian Ocean to the Pacific.

Capability & technology
Aircraftman Jordan McGrath, of Australia's Federation Guard, places a poppy on the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2024.
22 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Aviator keeps Anzac spirit alive

Aircraftman Jordan McGrath never imagined he would take part in an Anzac ceremony viewed by hundreds of thousands around the world.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook from Australia’s Federation Guard visits the resting place of her distant cousin, Private Victor Westbrook, at the Bailleul Communal Cemetery in Northern France.
21 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Cousins 'unite' in France a century later

Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook represents her distant cousin at a dawn service in France.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Flying Officer Nathan Peters, of 37 Squadron, in front of a C-130J Hercules during a non-flying period at RAAF Base Richmond.
20 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Proud to march on familiar streets

This Anzac Day, Flying Officer Nathan Peters will represent the Air Force in Forster, a place of special significance to him and his family.

Commemoration & history | People & service
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