Leading Seaman Stephen Holmes, right, holds the Touch Football World Cup trophy with teammate Luke Simmons after their victory in the men’s 30s division in Nottingham, England.
13 Aug 2024
Navy
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Sailor touches down for a World Cup win

Leading Seaman Stephen Holmes' hard work on the field led to a victory against New Zealand at the Touch Football World Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Science and Technology Group researcher Monique Hollick, second from left, and her team at the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales in Toulouse, France.
13 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Exploring the global space ecosystem

A Defence Science and Technology Group space researcher has just finished a placement at France’s renowned national space agency.

Capability & technology | People & service
Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith speaks to a member of HMAS Melville's ceremonial guard during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony at Trinity Wharf in Cairns. Photos: Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner
13 Aug 2024
Navy
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End of an admirable tenure

After 24 years of diligent service to the Navy, HMAS Melville has been decommissioned in Cairns.

Ceremonies & events
Defence Science and Technology Group's new Minister Counsellor, Doctor Nick Beagley, outside the Australian High Commission in London.
12 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF's senior scientist tackles new role

ADF's senior scientist, Doctor Nick Beagley, is the newest appointed representative in London facilitating the ADF’s scientific research.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Three members of the Pearn family and a Royal Australian Navy officer at the ADF Careers Centre, Wollongong. From left, Sub Lieutenant Rhys Pearn, Lieutenant Jordie McLeod, Breanna Pearn, and Leading Seaman Vicki Pearn.
12 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Serendipity of special day welcomed

By complete chance, three members of the one family have joined Navy on the same date, July 29, but years apart.

People & service
Australia's XT-8 drone launches for a mission.
09 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Enhancing AI to support the warfighter

The latest in a series of resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technology activities have been conducted in the US.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Navy cyber warfare specialists identify a simulated cyber threat, Fleet Cyber Unit, NSW.
09 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A new era for the cyber domain

The cyber domain plays a critical role in force generating cyber power and information advantage capabilities.

Capability & technology
Personnel from the Australian Joint Positioning, Navigation and Timing Directorate, Joint Capabilities Group and Joint Navigation Warfare Centre align GPS test equipment in the JNWC anechoic chamber at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in preparation for a GPS resilience test on April 15.
09 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Testing on track to improve GPS

Australian and US defence personnel have teamed up to test the resilience of GPS in New Mexico.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Marine Technician Electrical Nikolas Jercic conducts electrical testing on board HMAS Adelaide.
08 Aug 2024
Navy
News

The power of a fight-to-fix mentality

Navy electrical marine technicians work hard to keep the lights on.

Capability & technology | People & service
Nicole Thompson is part of the graphic design team with the Directorate of Communications, Change and Corporate Graphics, based at Campbell Park in Canberra.
08 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Creating memories through the power of design

People are generally surprised to hear that, as a graphic designer, Nicole Thompson works in Defence.

People & service
Deputy Secretary for Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group, Mr Jim McDowell, attended the conference and engaged with a range of defence industry partners during the three-day symposium.
07 Aug 2024
Navy
News

Discussions flow on ocean defence

The Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference held in Perth explored the theme ‘Where AUKUS meets the quad’.

Industry & partnership
Squadron Leader Emma Kay, left, with a member of the public making a donation at the Lifeblood Centre in Canberra.
07 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Donations make a difference

The new Force Structure Operations team is leading the charge through their recent donations of blood and plasma to Lifeblood.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service