Air Force members pay their respects to the fallen aircrew of a 6 Squadron F-111C by cleaning and preserving the memorial.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-08/hike-remember
The ADF has assumed command of the Combined Task Force 153 from the Italian Navy in a ceremony in Bahrain.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-25/australia-takes-weight-combined-task-force
Australian and Japanese Navy ships hosted personnel from the US and India during Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-08/hosting-multinational-culture-exchange
An Army medic reflects on the courageous sacrifices of WW1 and WW2 soldiers while on a battlefield tour in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-08/soldier-honours-first-fallen-australian-medic-ww1
The Australian Army is rapidly bringing in to service its new fleet of main battle tanks, with the first cohort of Australian Army soldiers completing training on operations and maintenance at Puckapunyal.
Army will have a fleet of 75 of the Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks, with 46 already delivered…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-11-08/soldiers-trained-armys-newest-tanks
For the first time in four years, Australia won the Multinational Force and Observer’s annual Force Skills Competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-07/demonstration-military-prowess-teamwork
Staff from Navy's Mine Warfare Faculty at HMAS Waterhen visited the Lifeblood centre in Chatswood.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-07/team-bonds-over-blood-donations
Multinational teamwork was at the forefront for Exercise Malabar’s sports day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-07/competitive-team-spirit-show
More than 350 soldiers recently took part in Army's biggest sporting event at Gallipoli Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-31/having-even-bigger-ball
The electronic warfare capabilities of the EA-18G Growler and F-35A Lightning II have been tested in the NT.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-07/top-end-hosts-electronic-warfare-trial
On 9 August 2000, Trooper Saltmarsh and other members of his section boarded an armoured vehicle after having completed a patrol in East Timor. Trooper Saltmarsh placed two weapons on top of ration boxes in the vehicle. After the vehicle commenced its move, Trooper Saltmarsh's weapon discharged and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2016-06-07/statement-relation-mr-saltmarsh-death-cpl-jones
Private Caleb Walker retraces the footsteps of the Australian soldiers forced to flee Rabaul, PNG, during WW2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-07/from-rwanda-ww2-battlefields
An Australian soldier won a trip to the UK after taking out first place at the 2024 Army Tactics Competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-15/gunners-wargaming-mindset-winner
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed its support to Operation Kuru Kuru, assisting Fiji to tackle illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activity.
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s (FFA) Kuru Kuru is a coordinated maritime surveillance operation in which…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-11-07/adf-assists-fiji-protect-fishing-resources-through-operation-kuru-kuru
Lance Corporal Raberd Touch demonstrated his passion for pasta at the recent Army cook competition at Gallipoli Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/soldier-passion-pasta
The largest combined joint activity between the ADF and Indonesian National Armed Forces kicks off.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/ambitious-amphibious-exercise-begins
Strategic communications experts from Australia and the Philippines gather for a military public affairs workshop.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/great-communication-begins-connection
In a Defence first, potential recruits saw first-hand an Army amphibious petroleum exercise in Far North Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/fresh-faces-get-good-oil-exercise
Private Bill Cook's story was front of mind for Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients when visiting PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/contingent-commemorates-lives-lost-tol-massacre
HMAS Stuart hosted personnel from the Indian Navy during Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/across-decks-knowledge
Today's soldiers trek through the same rugged PNG terrain their forebears once struggled to survive in WW2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-05/walking-footsteps-their-forefathers
More than 40 ADF personnel were part of the US Navy's disaster relief mission, Pacific Partnership.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/friendly-aussie-faces-pacific
Craftsman Hyun Kim enjoys the various opportunities and experiences that come with being a linguist in the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-06/cool-under-pressure-no-sweat-attitude
Civilian employers of Australian Defence Force (ADF) reservists were recognised for the outstanding support they provide at the recent Defence National Employer Support Awards.
Six organisations won their respective category and a further 11 were recognised with honourable mentions, with highlights…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-11-05/defence-recognises-outstanding-civilian-employers-reservists
The latest Australian Air Campaign book captures the unique experiences of women and Air Power.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-04/stories-air-force-women-feature-new-book
Army’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award recipients soaked up history and culture in a 16-day battlefield tour of East New Britain in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-04/png-visit-feast-diggers-senses
CH-47F Chinooks of 5 Aviation Regiment conduct high-density altitude training over the PNG highlands during Exercise Helicon Luk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-05/terrain-tests-flying-skills
Platoons from 17 Sustainment Brigade used their marine and land fuel transfer skills to safely deliver fuel from sea to land.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-05/team-that-fuels-force
The Italian Air Force's Aeronautical Academy returns to Australia after last year’s inaugural visit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-05/italian-cadets-back-more
Flying Officer Rayneil Shandil helps locals improve Indigenous health in the East Kimberleys during Exercise Kummundoo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-11-04/good-health-helped-good-hygiene