Soldiers from 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel conduct urban training at Robertsons Barracks, NT.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Ambitious amphibious exercise begins

The largest combined joint activity between the ADF and Indonesian National Armed Forces kicks off.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Pacific Partnership deputy mission commander, Wing Commander Scott Minchin holds a child during the mission in the Pacific.
06 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Friendly Aussie faces in the Pacific

More than 40 ADF personnel were part of the US Navy's disaster relief mission, Pacific Partnership.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The Italian Air Force Academy cadets witness a flying display by the CAC Winjeel from 100 Squadron Heritage Fleet during their visit to RAAF Bases Williams and Point Cook.
05 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Italian cadets back for more

The Italian Air Force's Aeronautical Academy returns to Australia after last year’s inaugural visit.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Dame Quentin Bryce speaks to guests at the Changing Altitudes: Stories of Australian Air Force Women book launch, in Canberra, ACT.
04 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Stories of Air Force women feature in new book

The latest Australian Air Campaign book captures the unique experiences of women and Air Power.

People & service
Air Force Environmental Health Officer Flying Officer Rayneil Shandil at the Orange Sky mobile laundry truck in Kununurra during Exercise Kummundoo 24.
04 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Good health helped by good hygiene

Flying Officer Rayneil Shandil helps locals improve Indigenous health in the East Kimberleys during Exercise Kummundoo.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Corporal Rebecca Wood from 1 Space Surveillance Unit enjoys the farm animals with her daughter at the Edinburgh Formation Welfare Family Day at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA.
04 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Welcoming families with open arms

The Edinburgh Formation Welfare annual family day treated members of the Defence Precinct to a day of fun for families.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Group Captain Russell Barton (centre) sits alongside personnel from the United States Air Force and RAAF at the C-17 Virtual Fleet Conference in Brisbane.
01 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Focus on the future of ADF's heavy lifter

A C-17A fleet conference in Brisbane enabled partners from around the world to discuss sustainment of the versatile military transport aircraft.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Sergeant Nicholas Atterton stands with a DMC DeLorean replica time machine car during its visit to the RAAF Base Edinburgh.
01 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

A passion for flight and film

Sergeant Nicholas Atterton's personal and professional world's collided when a replica DeLorean car appeared at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Community engagement | People & service
People’s Army of Vietnam UN peacekeepers prepare to take off from Juba International Airport, South Sudan, after boarding a RAAF 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster during a strategic airlift.
01 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Unity in an airlift that will be remembered

Hundreds of People’s Army of Vietnam medical personnel have travelled to and from South Sudan on RAAF C-17As.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An F-35A Lightning II takes off during the community open day at RAAF Base Richmond.
01 Nov 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Community support is key to success

The local Hawkesbury and wider Sydney communities came together to celebrate the RAAF Base Richmond open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
VIP participants visit Exercise Bersama Lima 2024 in Singapore.
31 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strengthening nation-to-nation links

Members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements celebrated sports and culture as part of Exercise Bersama Lima.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Tabletop wargaming exercise between Australia, United States of America and Japanese Defence forces held at Fairbairn in Canberra.
31 Oct 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Bringing the action to the table

ADF personnel take part in tabletop exercises with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US Department of Defense.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training