Bronze statue of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel at the Australian War Memorial.
10 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

'Essential contribution' of nurses recognised

The ADF's senior health leaders have paid tribute to the enduring commitment of those caring for ADF personnel.

People & service
Navy, Army and Air Force cadets march in the King's Birthday parade.
09 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strategy to unite ADF youth programs

The Chief of the Defence Force has issued a clear strategic direction for the ADF's cadet programs.

People & service
Ms Nikki Dohnt from the Military Police Central Records Office sorts through archives.
09 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Historical police records used in trend analysis

Stolen valour, meal fraud and theft of military equipment are examples of the Military Police's archived criminal investigations.

Capability & technology | People & service
Lieutenant Holly Boubouras in front of a Basler aircraft at Casey Skiway before a flight to Bunger Hills, Antarctica.
09 May 2024
Navy
News

A glimpse of life on the ice

Navy meteorologist Lieutenant Holly Boubouras deployed to Casey Station as part of the Australian Antarctic Program.

Operations & missions | People & service
Chief Petty Officer Gavin Stevens was awarded the medal for Gallantry. The Medal for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
08 May 2024
Navy
News

Bravery on the battlefield commended

Chief Petty Officer Gavin Stevens has received a Medal of Gallantry for helping defuse a 200kg bomb in Iraq in 2003.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Leading Seaman Electronics Technician Nicholas Parks conducts maintenance on a 3D printer on board HMAS Warramunga while at sea.
08 May 2024
Navy
News

3D printers the key to solutions at sea

The ship's company of HMAS Warramunga is benefitting from the combination of a 3D printer and an innovative technician on board.

Capability & technology | People & service
Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro, left, Minister-Counsellor Defence Science and Technology – Washington Dr Darren Sutton, and US Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu at the POST Conference in Hawaii.
07 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Collaborating on the future of Defence

Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro has led a delegation to the Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference in Hawaii.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, RAN with recipients of a VCDF Capability Award at the 2024 Capability Symposium.
07 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Innovation recognised in Defence

The Navigate team was presented with a prestigious award for their pioneering approaches in Defence.

Awards & recognition
First Assistant Secretary for Defence Security Peter West speaks at the SAMS launch.
07 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New law in place for overseas work

Legislation requiring former personnel to seek approval to work for foreign militaries and governments has come into effect.

People & service
Leading Seaman Anthony "Treasure" Hunt is lowered in a lifting strop from an MH-60R Seahawk 'Valkyrie' as part of a search-and-rescue exercise during HMAS Stuart's Pacific deployment.
07 May 2024
Navy
News

Best training for the worst situations

HMAS Stuart's MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, Valkyrie, conducted a life-saving search-and-rescue exercise while on deployment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Deputy Director, Maritime Operations Rear Admiral Darren Grogan, CSM, RAN visited HMAS Stuart whilst alongside Joint Base Pearl Harbour Hickam, Hawaii during a Pacific Deployment.
06 May 2024
Navy
News

Welcoming a familiar voice abroad

The ship’s company of HMAS Stuart was pleased to hear an Australian accent from a visiting senior officer at Pearl Harbor.

Alliances & relationships
Port Services Darwin members standby as HMAS Adelaide approaches the newly built Kuru wharf at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, NT.
06 May 2024
Navy
News

Big ships berth at new Darwin wharf

One of Navy’s largest ships has docked at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, following the completion of the new Kuru Wharf.

Capability & technology