Leading Aircraftman Izak Ford explains some of the characteristics of a RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet with a Defence Indigenous Youth Program participant at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
19 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
News

First look behind the scenes

Indigenous students get a behind-the-scenes look at life in the ADF as part of Exercise First Look.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Australian Army Civil Military Coordination Planner of 2nd (Australian) Division, right, Captain Louise Broadfoot plans with multinational partners during a U.S. Marine Corps Information Warfighter Exercise, in Quantico, Virginia.
19 Dec 2024
Army
News

How information wins the battle

A warfighter exercise has better prepared ADF personnel for operations in the information environment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The devastation caused by Cyclone Tracy in Darwin.
18 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Remembering Cyclone Tracy 50 years on

On Christmas Eve 1974, the ADF assisted the people of Darwin after a cyclone tore through the community.

Commemoration & history
A member from the Republic of Korea Air Force, centre, helps Australian Army air dispatchers Corporal Ryan Cheevers and Private Kurt Matthews prepare a 'bundle' for Operation Christmas Drop 24.
18 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Air dispatchers pack Christmas spirit

A team from Army's 176 Air Dispatch Squadron packed Christmas cheer for airdropping to isolated Pacific islands.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The Wulgurukaba people perform a smoking ceremony at the 5th Aviation Regiment naming ceremony of four CH-47F Chinook helicopters coming into operational service at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland.
17 Dec 2024
Army
News

Helicopter fleet reaches new high point

Army Aviation honours tradition with a naming ceremony for its Chinooks.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Andrew McAdie stands with the new M1A2 main battle tank at Bandiana North Barracks, Victoria.
16 Dec 2024
Army
News

Self-confessed ‘tank nut’ embraces new Abrams

Andrew McAdie is proud to be among the first in Australia to work with the new M1A2 main battle tanks.

Capability & technology | People & service
Major Iain Best competes in the world Vertical Running Championships.
16 Dec 2024
Army
News

Officer loves an uphill battle

Trail runner Major Iain Best has run more than 210,000 metres in one year, placing fourth on the world stage.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army medics from 2nd Health Battalion provide medical care to simulated casualties at the point of injury during Exercise Viper Walk 2024.
13 Dec 2024
Army
News

Shake-up for Army medical trades

Medical trades will be rolled into a new Army medic employment category number to better upskill soldiers.

Exercises & training
Indonesian Army soldiers (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) and Private Timothy Bernadt, right, participate in the True Grit challenge at the Junior Officer Combat Instructor Training Course held in Tully, Queensland.
13 Dec 2024
Army
News

How interpreters build trust

For 18 years, one soldier has been breaking the language barrier in Indonesia and building shared purpose.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Nursing Officers at the Bangka Island Massacre memorial service on board HMAS Adelaide hold photos of those who lost their lives in 1942.
13 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
News

Memorial service to honour fallen nurses

HMAS Adelaide's ship's company remember those who died on Bangka Island in 1942.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Defence personnel participate in the workout-of-the-day competition on HMAS Adelaide.
12 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
News

Deployment fitness competition a stimulating outlet

The Australian Amphibious Force aboard HMAS Adelaide challenged themselves with a fitness competition.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
US Army Major General Glenn Dean, Program Executive Officer Ground Combat Systems, centre, speaks with Commanding Officer Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Lieutenant Colonel Tim Soper, left, during the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank maintainer course at Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana, Victoria.
11 Dec 2024
Army
News

Tank course reflects partnership with US

Army vehicle mechanics and electronic technicians now have their hands on the new M1A2 main battle tanks.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions