The final rotation of Operation Lilia has ended, with more than 1157 ADF personnel deploying to the Solomon Islands since November 2023.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-26/op-lilia-generates-goodwill-solomons
Two aviators who grew up in South East Queensland are fulfilling their childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s Riverfire.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/from-spectators-stars
After missing out on a premiership last year, Duntroon's rugby team turns the tables on Easts with a welcome grand final win.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/duntroon-secures-rugby-premiership
There’s a hive of activity at the Army construction site at Amata, SA for the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program with ADF tradies continuing building works.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/defence-tradies-join-forces-outback
The Enchongs are believed to be the first father, son and daughter to deploy into an area of operations together with the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/fathers-service-legacies-carried-children
Indo-Pacific Endeavour returned to the Maldives for the second time this year, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/relation-ships-maldives
Navy’s patrol boat force will be better prepared for protecting Australia’s north thanks to two new bridge simulators at Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/bridge-simulators-boost-training-north
Corporal Liam Marsh wants to make sure his stepfather, Keith, knows how much he is appreciated this Father's Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/always-been-there-me-always-will-be
A trip up to the Top End for the ADF’s newest aviators proved to be a learning opportunity to remember.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-30/inspiring-future-aviators-diamond-storm
Stronger bonds of friendship proved the ultimate prize in a sports day during a recent port visit in Indonesia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-30/sport-strengthens-ties-indonesia
A Memorandum of Intent was signed promoting Japan-US-Australia trilateral defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/pacific-partnership-strengthened
On August 9, 1942, HMAS Canberra I was hit 24 times in less than two minutes, resulting in the loss of 84 lives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/service-honours-courage-sacrifice
MakerSpace has enabled a couple of ambitious sergeants to create some valuable 3D-printed training aids.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/soldiers-3d-printing-skills-add-value-defence
Knowing how to service and maintain all types of airfield equipment is just part of the job for one leading aircraftman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/maintaining-fast-jets-amberley
The ADF builds upon its friendship with Laos with a range of bilateral activities as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/twenty-five-years-pacific-partnership
HMAS Perth and an 808 Squadron team conduct flying exercises as part of force integration training while on deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/sounding-siren-integration
2 Security Forces Squadron has launched Combat Fit, a physical and mental health wellbeing program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-29/staying-combat-fit-amberley
Thank you Maureen. Good morning. Let me start by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of the lands on which we meet, and recognise any other families with connections to the ACT region. I also extend my respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-28/vice-chief-defence-force-defence-digital-industry-forum-australian-defence-college
Good morning, What a great way to start – thank you Minister Keogh for launching the Defence Digital Strategy and Roadmap. For those of you I have not met, I am Chris Crozier, the Chief Information Officer of Defence and the head of the Defence Digital Group. I’m thrilled to welcome such an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-28/chief-information-officer-defence-digital-industry-forum-australian-defence-college
Air Force personnel now have a lightweight exosuit to help lift heavy loads without causing any injuries.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/new-exosuit-helps-lighten-load
The School of Military Engineering provides training in civil construction skills to Army and Air Force plant operators and tradespeople.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/building-construction-engineers
Army was the champion service for the third year running at the ADF Alpine Snowsports Championships at Perisher.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/star-power-powder
For Recruit Amber Barlass, joining the Navy meant completing the family's service triangle – with her brother in Air Force and her father in Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/family-completes-service-trifecta
Civilian employers and their reservist employees gathered in Sydney to celebrate the 2024 NSW Employer Support Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/nsw-employers-go-above-beyond-reservists
Medals of Gallantry have been awarded to members of 32 Squadron who were killed in action during World War 2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-28/heroic-ww2-acts-awarded-82-years
The battlefield can leave soldiers with penetrating injuries and blast trauma. Army anaesthetists, like Major Tim Charles, play a major role in their surgeries.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-27/person-standing-between-patient-pain
Signaller Ellis Williams competed in the medieval combat sport of Buhurt in New Zealand recently.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-27/signaller-gets-medieval-kiwi-opponents
AUKUS has taken another significant step forward with three Australian Navy officers graduating from the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Reactor Course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-27/nuclear-powered-sub-training-track
Defence personnel have been getting creative with 3D printers, vinyl cutters and other manufacturing tools at the MakerSpace facility at Holsworthy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-27/making-space-manufacturing
A multinational contingent led by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has arrived in Solomon Islands to safely dispose of dangerous explosive remnants of war under Operation Render Safe. At the invitation of the Government of Solomon Islands, the ADF is leading a joint team of experts from Canada,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-27/operation-render-safe-solomon-islands