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The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. At the request of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is providing transport aircraft and helicopters to assist in the evacuation of flood-affected residents. Defence continues to work closely with NEMA in monitoring disasters affecting the community.
08 Jan 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Lending a hand

A number of aircraft and personnel from the 5th Aviation Regiment are deploying to Western Australia in support of Operation Flood Assist 23-1.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
The Australian Defence Force is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. At the request of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Defence is providing transport aircraft to assist in the evacuation of flood-affected residents. Defence continues to work closely with NEMA in monitoring disasters affecting the community.
08 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

RAAF moves emergency teams into the Kimberley

The ADF is providing assistance to the Western Australian Government in the Kimberley Region where heavy rainfall has isolated communities.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch during a firepower demonstration held at Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo: Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree
06 Jan 2023
Navy, Army
News

Weapons systems a boost for national security

The Australian Government is substantially increasing the ADF’s guided weapons and explosive ordnance stocks.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
David Cox, left, presents Daniel Bridges with a guitar as a part of the Guitars for Veterans Australia Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Veterans heal through power of music

Dating back to the American Civil War, music therapy has been used to treat veterans.

Community engagement | People & service
Defence Science and Technology Group's Ben Barona, right, and Shyam Mehta with a field emission scanning electron microscope purchased as part of the Capital Refresh Program.
29 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Facilities refreshed for the future

A $32 million revamp of testing and fabrication facilities has strengthened Defence’s engineering capability.

Capability & technology
Air Force Sergeant Taryn Allen with a modern version of the sonobuoy on board a P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Talisman Sabre in 2021. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
28 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

The invention to seek out enemy subs

The Barra sonobuoy is one of the success stories in the 115-year history of Defence science and technology.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Warrant Officer Class Two Kieren Perkins, who is deployed on Operation Accordion, is training for marathon in the heat of the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
26 Dec 2022
Army
News

Marathon man is hot to trot

A forward operating base in the Middle East is hardly an ideal location to train for a marathon. But for Warrant Officer Class Two Kieren Perkins,…

Operations & missions | People & service
Cadets from the Royal Military College-Duntroon and Indonesian Army exercise patrol tactics at Puckapunyal military training area. Photos: Major Michael Kiting
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Australian and Indonesian Army cadets build links for the future

Indonesian Army officer cadets integrated into Australian platoons during the annual short-term cadet exchange between military academies.

Alliances & relationships
Participants of the Army Surf Riders development camp at Elizabeth Beach, NSW. Photo: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Army surf camp builds resilience and wellness

The Army Surf Riders Association recently held its development camp as members prepared to compete in the Inter-Service Surfing Championship.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force and Australian Public Service personnel serving with Headquarters Middle East at Camp Baird. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Business as usual for those on duty

More than 450 ADF personnel will be on deployment during the Christmas holiday season in various regions of the world.

Operations & missions | People & service
Australian Army Captain Caleb Sinclair, deployed to the Middle East on Operation Accordion. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Missing family traditions while on deployment

This year more than ever, Captain Caleb Sinclair wished he could be home for Christmas, after flooding in his home town.

Operations & missions | People & service
Corporal Tamika Brinkley, a command support clerk from the Army Personnel Administrative Centre - South Queensland. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 Dec 2022
Army
News

Christmas with new 'family' on deployment

Christmas is normally when Corporal Tamika Brinkley sees family, but this year she's on deployment. 

People & service
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