A civilian Beechcraft D18S and two civilian T-6 Harvards fly in formation at Warbirds Downunder in Temora, NSW.
31 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

Blasting in from the past

The skies of Temora echoed with aviation from the past and present, at the Warbirds Downunder Air Show.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
From left - Pilot Officer Justin Mulligan and Warrant Officer William Kinloch with a DeHavilland Mosquito fighter bomber in 1944.
31 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

WW2 pilots awarded after 80 years

Eighty years after their service, two aviators have been posthumously awarded the Commendation for Gallantry.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Members of the Officer Training School conduct a simulated section attack for the visiting public during the RAAF Base East Sale open day.
31 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

East Sale opens to local community

The Gippsland community turned out with excitement and interest for the RAAF Base East Sale 2024 open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Industry representatives at the ADF Academy in Duntroon, Canberra, are briefed on the importance of industry support to design, develop, deliver and sustain capabilities for the ADF’s future operating environment.
31 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence intelligence seeks collaboration with industry

Defence Intelligence Group has briefed and challenged industry to provide innovative intelligence solutions for the coming decade.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Sergeant Kye Claney gives a talk on Corporal William Dunstan to ADF personnel at Lone Pine.
30 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Walking in the footsteps of Anzacs

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Mazurka took a historic tour to reflect on the conflict at Gallipoli.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Australian Olympian Noemie Fox chats with ADF fitness leaders from RAAF Base Glenbrook during her visit as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
30 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

Olympic athlete champions for mental health

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, RAAF Glenbrook welcomed a gold medallist among a number of guest speakers to base during October.

Community engagement | People & service
Army and Air Force go head-to-head at the Inter-Service Rugby League competition in Sydney.
30 Oct 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Army's winning game plan

Leveraging their forwards, Army’s rugby league team wore down Air Force at the ADF interservice competition in Sydney.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Military Personnel Division is creating an integrated approach to career management and support across Navy, Army, and Air Force.
29 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navigating an ADF career

ADF personnel can now access all career management and personnel support information in one place thanks to a new intranet site.

Capability & technology
Director Veterans' South Australia, Ms Bianca Wheeler, pays her respects after laying a wreath at the ‘Keeping Place’ at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
29 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

Veterans' advisory visits RAAF Base

An initiative by RAAF Base Edinburgh aimed to highlight the needs of veterans in the Adelaide community.

Industry & partnership | People & service
The Air Force Roulettes perform over aerobatics over Newcastle.
28 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Energy resilience, emissions targets in Defence sights

Defence has released two strategies that mark a significant step towards aligning national security efforts with actions to address climate change.

Capability & technology
From left, Italian Navy Captain Roberto Messina, Vice Admiral George Wikoff and Royal Australian Navy Captain Jorge McKee during a change-of-command ceremony in Manama, Bahrain.
25 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia takes the weight of combined task force

The ADF has assumed command of the Combined Task Force 153 from the Italian Navy in a ceremony in Bahrain.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Members from the ADF and Singapore Armed Forces participate in a Work, Health and Safety forum at the Australian High Commission in Singapore as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
25 Oct 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Safety and wellbeing a combined priority

ADF and Singapore Armed Forces personnel have strengthened their connection during a two-day WHS workshop.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions