Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General John Frewen signs the Change in Command of Space Command document in front of Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman and Commander Defence Space Command Air Vice Marshal Cath Roberts. Photo: SGT Rodney Welch
03 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A big day for the space domain

July 1 marked a significant day for Australia’s space domain and for the ADF’s first joint space unit. 

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
A US Army AH-64E Apache conducted a series of deck-based training activities aboard HMAS Canberra while alongside at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photos: Petty Officer Helen Frank
03 Jul 2023
Army
News

Townsville to be home of Apache helicopters

RAAF Base Townsville will support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters as part of improving ADF's ability to operate from Australia’s northern bases.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell congratulates Warrant Officer Ken Robertson on his new role.
03 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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New role gives personnel direct line to chief

Warrant Officer Ken Robertson has become the first Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chief of the Defence Force.

People & service
Uncle Phillip Bowie and Aunty Fran Visini are the Navy Indigenous Development Program’s first Navy Indigenous Elders and provide cultural support for the recruits and staff at HMAS Cairns in Queensland. Photo: Lieutenant Commander Christopher Thornton
02 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Elders support, mentor, guide and inspire

NAIDOC Week acknowledges respected Defence Elders who strengthen links between Defence and Indigenous communities.

People & service
Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew Payne, of 6th Engineer Support Regiment, with the Federation Star clasp to his Defence Force Long Service Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of 40 years of service to the ADF. Photos: Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Allen
01 Jul 2023
Navy, Army
News

A long path to Army career

Reservist celebrates 40 years of service across Navy and Army.

Awards & recognition | People & service
2nd Lieutenants Christopher Bosco Indra Paulo and Tumggul Ageng Prayogi smiling at each other
30 Jun 2023
Army
News

Historic Duntroon graduating class

The first two staff cadets from the Indonesian Armed Forces have graduated from the Royal Military College – Duntroon.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Mr Doug Baird, Mrs Kaye Baird and Mr Brendan Baird with a painting of Australian Army soldier Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG
30 Jun 2023
Army
News

More to Baird, VC, than the warrior

Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, is often remembered as a face-painted warrior from the popular portrait, but his closest mates also remember him as a…

People & service
A person rides his dirt bike on red dirt in Alice Springs
29 Jun 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Army gets down and dirty at desert race

ADF personnel tackled the gruelling Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from Battle Group Ram assist evacuee role-players into an HX-77 during a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation during Exercise Diamond Strike. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
29 Jun 2023
Army
News

Ingham community assists military exercise

Locals from Hinchinbrook Shire took part in a simulated non-combatant evacuation during Exercise Diamond Strike. 

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Australian Army Lieutenant Colonel Adam Hepworth (left) and Colonel Robin Smith (second from right) meet with the French Army Lieutenant Colonel Matthias Leroy, supported by the Australian Army Liaison Officer to the French Army, Lieutenant Colonel Dean Kachab (right). Photo: Eloïse Marreau
28 Jun 2023
Army
News

Army looks to a robotic future

The Australian Army has explored emerging technologies with the French Army’s Robotic Experimentation Platoon.

Capability & technology
Australian Army’s Sergeant Matthew Blows receives his spurs after completing a US cavalry spur ride while deployed to the Multinational Force and Observers.
28 Jun 2023
Army, Air Force
News

Aussies earn their spurs in the Sinai

Two ADF personnel have been inducted into the Order of the Spur after completing 52 hours of activity with very limited rest.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
An Australian Army soldier from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment jumps from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during a helocasting serial as part of Exercise Sea Explorer. Photo: Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips
28 Jun 2023
Navy, Army
News

Aiming for perfect landings from sea and air

The Whitsundays were the perfect setting last week for the start of the ADF's largest amphibious exercises in North Queensland. 

Exercises & training