The Defence Unexploded Ordnance Management Manual (DUXOMM) detail Defence’s approach to UXO risk management. It outlines detailed roles and responsibilities, guidance, standards, procedures and processes in which Defence personnel and authorised external service providers will undertake UXO and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/defence-unexploded-ordnance-management-manual
Trail runner Major Iain Best has run more than 210,000 metres in one year, placing fourth on the world stage.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-16/officer-loves-uphill-battle
An Army sergeant’s leadership style has earned her a Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-30/trek-evokes-shared-pain-png-locals
Lieutenant Lachlan Maill reflects on the sacrifices of WW2 soldiers as he tours battlefield sites in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-31/aspiring-lead-spirit-kokodas-heroes
Air Force students conquer the skies in the final challenge of a six-month test.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-13/experts-take-flight-townsville
Medical trades will be rolled into a new Army medic employment category number to better upskill soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-13/shake-up-army-medical-trades
For 18 years, one soldier has been breaking the language barrier in Indonesia and building shared purpose.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-13/how-interpreters-build-trust
‘Sustainment Team of the Year’ recognised for their role in a new system’s design, development and delivery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-13/world-class-wedgetail-comms-capability-recognised
A senior leader in Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program is recognised for her decades-long service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-12/leading-example
A large cohort of Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today, taking the next step in their Australian Defence Force (ADF) careers.  The 2024 graduates represent the quality education and training provided by ADFA…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-12/adf-graduates-ready-take-future-adf-careers
Air Force students conquer the final challenge of a six-month test designed to produce world-class fast jet aircrews.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-12/up-up-away
After safeguarding the Royal Air Force's 'Flying Sword' for 65 years, 24 Squadron returns it to the UK.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-12/air-force-sword-flies-back-uk
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transport aircraft is delivering donated toys, books, clothing, school supplies and essential items to remote communities across the West Pacific for Operation Christmas Drop 24. Conducted from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam from 4-17 December,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-12/air-force-hercules-returns-guam-operation-christmas-drop-24
The Developing S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) Standard is the definitive reference for Australian Defence Organisation and its Defence Industry Suppliers. It describes how to implement a technical publications project using the S1000D international specification for…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/developing-s1000d-interactive-electronic-technical-publications-standard
Australian Defence Organisation S1000D issue 5.0 is the latest version of the Business Rules Exchange (BREX) data module (DM).  It is a specific S1000D DM which holds a set of computer readable rules, against which every DM is validated to make sure it conforms to the rules.  The BREX…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/australian-defence-organisation-s1000d-issue-50
Army vehicle mechanics and electronic technicians now have their hands on the new M1A2 main battle tanks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/tank-course-reflects-partnership-us
A new program gives civilian professionals a view of Army Reserve life to inspire community involvement.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/civilian-insight-into-army-reserve-life
Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/sharing-indigenous-culture-mission-partners
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster airlifts supplies to Antarctica as part of Operation Southern Discovery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/resupply-missions-underway-icy-continent
ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/athletes-put-show-noosa
Not even the rain could stop ADF teams from competing at the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-10/slippin-slidin-field
Australia has become only the third country in the world to acquire and fire a Tomahawk cruise missile.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-11/tomahawk-missile-game-changer-navy
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, officially launched the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/office-defence-industry-support-open-business
Army recognises 6th Brigade's history as the unit is disestablished as part of Army’s restructure.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-02/lowering-flag-6th-brigade
Operation Southern Discovery has officially started for the 2024-25 Austral Summer period, following the successful delivery of essential equipment and supplies to Antarctica by a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III. Operation Southern Discovery is the Australian Defence Force's…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-11/defence-set-summer-southern-discovery
Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named Australia's Invictus Games team captains.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-10/invictus-team-captains-named
Team Australia's new uniforms have been unveiled ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-10/new-invictus-uniform-symbol-connection