A decade on, Australia and nine partner nations remain aligned in ensuring responsible space behaviours.

The Australian Government has deployed ADF personnel and aircraft to the Middle East as part of Operation Beech. Operation Beech is Defence’s support to the Australian Government response to the Middle East conflict. Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel, alongside RAAF C-…

This year, the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative celebrated ten years of working together to lead as responsible space actors. The CSpO Initiative generates and improves cooperation and coordination of national security space activities. It has grown to…

Australian soldiers join the PNG Defence Force to celebrate PNG Independence Day in Wewak.

Australian and Malaysian jet fighters have concluded training together during Exercise Elangaroo 24, from 30 September to 4 October 2024. In the skies over Malaysia, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning IIs flew air combat training missions with Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D…

Royal Australian Air Force combat aircraft have taken to the skies of India for Exercise Tarang Shakti for the first time.

Five Australian Army linguists played an important role at this year’s Exercise Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia.

In his essay, Corporal Ryan Hodson grapples with issues around the increasingly common presence of off-the shelf drones on the battlefield.

Combat engineer Lieutenant Lara Hamblin reflects on her Army journey, which began with a snap choice to join the Gap Year program.

Winners of the second Army storytelling competition have been recognised and awarded by the Chief of Army.

A routine troop movement task rapidly developed into an emergency medical evacuation response for members of the PNG Defence Force.

Army medic Corporal Orlando Tagaloa felt in debt to a country that gave so much to his family, which is why he decided to enlist.

On the third anniversary of the signing of the AUKUS agreement, historic talks have been held in the UK.

Australia’s longstanding friendship with Thailand was strengthened through HMAS Perth's recent port visit to Sattahip.

A refuelling point aviation (RPA) has been deployed to Solomon Islands for the first time in support of Operation Render Safe, the ADF-led operation committed to removing the danger posed by World War 2-era explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Pacific island countries. Based at Honiara International…

Defence celebrated with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra at a recent awards ceremony for employers of reservists.

The 3rd Brigade is honing trade and engineering skills in collaboration with civilian industries in Townsville.

Army electrician Lance Corporal Bayley Glover has been wiring new connections in PNG during Exercise Puk Puk.

Leading Seaman Miette Ireland-Johnston commits to exercises for 11 days to support the inaugural Legacy Challenge.

Those that became known as 'the few' during the Battle of Britain were remembered during a moving ceremony in Adelaide.

A three-man team of ADF career managers briefed senior enlisted personnel from the Philippines as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Defence has deployed one Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as part of Operation Argos to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against the rogue nuclear state. Defence will conduct air surveillance of illegal ship-to-ship transfers of…

A contingent of around 400 ADF personnel will work closely with members from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) during Exercise Bersama Lima 2024, which has commenced in Malaysia and Singapore. The contingent will work with partner nations throughout the exercise to train air, land, and…

Flight Lieutenant Abdul Kader is the Air Force’s first ever Imam, providing support to all ADF personnel as well as international military partners.

Australia and New Zealand continue to expand our defence partnership, with the appointment of Major General Hugh McAslan, DSD, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), as Australia’s newest Deputy Chief of Joint Operations. This appointment marks the highest senior appointment of an officer from a foreign…

AC/DC's Back in Black played on board HMAS Sydney as it participated in a cooperative activity in the South China Sea.

Australian sappers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment joined engineers and tradespeople from the UK, NZ and PNGDF for Exercise Puk Puk.

HMAS Perth crew participated in a series of sporting events in Singapore, fostering international relationships through friendly competition.

Nearly 1000 Victorian secondary school students were given a rare glimpse into a possible future with the Australian Army.

Seahawk helicopter aircrewman Leading Seaman James Neville helps monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers during Operation Argos.