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Wreaths prior to being laid by invited guests at the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation ceremony commemorating the Battle of Saunda Strait held at Training Ship Perth in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photos: Able Seaman Connor Morrison
07 Mar 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Memorial unveiled to the public

The HMAS Perth I memorial is inaugurated in East Fremantle, to commemorate the ship's loss in 1942.

Commemoration & history
More than 360 Trainee Officers have started at the Australian Defence Force Academy with five weeks of Year One Familiarisation Training.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Academy trainees ace introduction to Defence life

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

Exercises & training | People & service
A RAAF 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail aircraft takes off for a mission during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1. Photos: Aircraftwoman Laura Flower
06 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Mission ready for Bamboo Eagle

RAAF aviators hone their skills with the US and the UK on Exercise Bamboo Eagle.

Exercises & training
Above: Air Force Service Medallions, L to R, recognising 20 years, 10 years and four years of service.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More recognition for transitioning personnel

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Awards & recognition
RAAF officer Squadron Leader Kim Lim, left, from 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, fits a simulated patient with a bag-valve-mask ventilator on board a C-27J Spartan during the Force Generation Culminating Activity at RAAF Base Amberley.
06 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force aims high in combat casualty care

RAAF reserve and full-time personnel combine skills to simulate aeromedical evacuation across aircraft types.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The Rats of Tobruk memorial band members at the Rats hall in Melbourne.
05 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Band gives a shout-out for new members

The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.

Community engagement | People & service
A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft receives fuel from a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport over Iraq as part of the Air Task Group for Op Okra.
05 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Air-to-air refuellers keep Operation Okra flying

RAAF's versatile KC-30A capability over Iraq saves the bacon of Australian pilots and allies alike.

Operations & missions | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftwoman Amanda Crowley instructs a Federation of International Touch Football referee course during the ADF sports training program in Papua New Guinea.
04 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Strengthening PNG’s sporting future through ADF partnership

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) sporting community is set to benefit from enhanced training, accreditation, and development opportunities through the…

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Stand-up comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann performs at Camp Baird Headquarters in the Middle East for deployed ADF personnel during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot Captain Nakanishi, United States Air Force pilot Lieutenant Mike Watson and Royal Australian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Ryan Turner in front of an F-35A Lightning II during Exercise Cope North 25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
04 Mar 2025
Air Force
News

Lightning strikes thrice in trilateral exercise

Australia, the United States and Japan integrate fifth-generation air warfare capabilities for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Private Charles Laidlaw, left, pins his opponent to win his match at the Canberra International Open judo tournament in Goulburn.
04 Mar 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF judokas put opponents on the mat

Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Gunners from 102nd Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery participate in the re-enactment of the Bombing of Darwin, amid red smoke and haze.
28 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Darwin bombing a call to defend the north

Japanese dropped more bombs in the February 19, 1942 raid than on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
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