Being selected for Invictus Games has reignited a spark that Colin McCallum forgot existed.

Today’s departure of HMAS Hobart from Darwin reaffirms the Australian Defence Force’s long-standing regional deployment program and Australia’s commitment to a stable and secure Indo-Pacific.  Regional Presence Deployments (RPDs) involve maritime and air military visits and participation in a…

The Contract Manual for Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract – Two Contractor Planning Phase Approach provides guidance for industry personnel using the Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract – Two Contractor Planning Phase Approach templates from the Suite of Facilities Contracts for…

The Contract Manual for Managing Contractor Contract provides guidance for industry personnel using the Managing Contractor contract templates from the suite of facilities contracts for construction and infrastructure works.

The Contract Manual for Medium Works Contract provides guidance for industry personnel using the Medium works contract templates from the suite of facilities contracts for construction and infrastructure works.

The Contract Manual for Head Contract (HC-1) provides guidance for industry personnel using the Head contract templates from the Suite of Facilities Contracts for construction and infrastructure works.

The purpose of the Contract Manual for Design Services Contract is to provide information to entities lodging a tender for a procurement using the Design Services Contract (DSC) and for entities currently engaged under a DSC. In general terms, the various parts of the manual can be grouped as…

Former Army members are reunited with the very rifle that was retrieved in 1966 in Vietnam.

Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd redefines his life after injury to compete in the Invictus Games in Canada.

The aviation team and MH-60R helicopter of 816 Squadron's Flight 6 are back aboard HMAS Anzac.

A young aspiring Army officer was given a morale boost as he recovers from a health issue with a visit from some infantry soldiers.

A new publication now assists chaplains to understand their roles across the spectrum of conflict.

Air Force logistics specialists have provided vital support to earthquake relief efforts in Vanuatu.

The Air Force Holidays program provides aviators and their families access to affordable accommodation.

The 2024 Defence Blood Drive donations support nearly 30,000 Australians with life-giving blood products.

The 2025 Defence Capability Symposium is a free virtual event to be held on Wednesday 5 March 2025. Registration is required to attend this annual flagship event. Further details for the event will be provided to registered attendees. The Symposium is a one-day event open to personnel across…

Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Susie Barnes takes over the role of Deputy Air Commander Australia.

The story of how a routine hydrographic survey led to a thrilling discovery.

This session provides a comprehensive deep dive on the new Section 10C offence within the Defence Trade Controls Act 2012, which regulates the provision of certain DSGL services outside Australia. It covers: what the new offence is and why it exists how to determine when it applies exceptions and…

The ADF teams up with Queensland police, ambulance and emergency services to rescue a missing person.

Defence is supporting original, independent research and public policy engagement through its annual Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP), which opens its 2025 round today. The program – now in its sixth year – broadens public debate, strengthens Defence partnerships, and informs Defence’s…

Flying Officer Samuel Hughes earns his wings just six months after his brother, Flying Officer Luke Hughes.

History has been made as the first Navy trainee graduated with wings from 1 Flying Training School.

Pilot Officer Harrison Bell finds his 'missing puzzle piece' by graduating as one of Air Force’s newest pilots.

Around 200 officers and sailors from HMAS Brisbane returned to Sydney after a five-month deployment, which included the successful launch of Australia’s first-ever Tomahawk cruise missile off the US coast. The deployment also included joint exercises with the US Navy and scheduled maintenance at…

Soldiers bring concepts to life at the Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace in Townsville.

Army’s 7th Brigade joins forces with Paddle Australia to deliver a unique sea kayaking program.

Major Robert Sawford receives a first and second Federation Star from Chief of Army at Gallipoli Barracks.

Thanks to a team of Army engineers, a new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre is almost ready to open.

Australian Army twin brothers Laxman and Ram Rana go back to their roots on Exercise Austrahind.