The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has positively identified a missing World War II aircraft, discovered late last year in the waters off the coast of Gasmata, Papua New Guinea (PNG) by Dr Andrew Forrest and Ocean Ecology. RAAF No. 100 Squadron Beaufort Bomber A9-374 was first reported missing…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-27/missing-wwii-bomber-discovered-off-coast-papua-new-guinea
HMAS Sydney recently completed it's monitoring and deterrence of illegal ship-to-ship transfers during Operation Argos.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-27/keeping-eye-deep-yellow-sea
Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks gained their sea legs at recent first-of-class flight trials.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-27/sea-change-armys-new-black-hawks
Experts from 29 countries participated in Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Exercise Pacific Protector 24 in Sydney, Australia, from 24 to 27 September 2024. Participating States committed to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-27/aper-joint-statement-exercise-pacific-protector-2024
The ADF and Royal Brunei Armed Forces continued to strengthen their connection during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-27/cooperation-collaboration-brunei-darussalam
The Air Force gave the Pope and the Papal delegation an air lift around PNG as part of an apostolic visit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-27/providing-airlift-divine-passenger
Warrant Officer Class Two David Buckley reflects on his deployment to East Timor and the challenges he had to overcome.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-27/small-actions-can-make-big-difference
The Australian Civil-Military Centre (ACMC) today released Considerations for Civil-Military Interactions in Public Health Emergencies. The publication provides operational guidance to strengthen civil-military coordination in preparing for, and responding to, future pandemics or public health…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-26/strengthening-civil-military-coordination-future-public-health-emergencies
Australia’s ongoing commitment to counter the illicit trade of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) continues, with the commencement of Exercise Pacific Protector 2024 on 24 September 2024. As a founding partner of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), Australia hosted this year’s iteration of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-24/exercise-pacific-protector-kicks-off
Army’s 3rd Brigade is taking part in Exercise Kumul Exchange with the PNG Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/ex-kumul-boost-png-interoperability
Army’s military police dog capability has been boosted with the graduation of five handlers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/graduates-boost-police-dog-capability
Despite an extensive family history of ADF service, Private Paige Conway did not always plan on joining the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/former-florist-blossoms-defence-role
Flight Sergeant Day witnessed Air Force evolve from a post-WW2 peacetime force to the capable fighting force of today.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/maintaining-aircraft-40-years
Air Force showcases its advanced maritime aerial delivery capabilities during Exercise Kakadu in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/sky-high-success-top-end
Colonel James Murray talks about his deployment to East Timor as part of INTERFET and his pride in the ADF's legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-26/proud-east-timor-connection
Australian, Canadian and US warships have been rearmed with vertical launching system munitions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/three-navies-top-up-missiles-north
The Indonesian Air Force 31st Air Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force’s 37 Squadron conducted an airdrop over Ambal Training Area in Indonesia during Rajawali Ausindo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/tropical-airdrop-marks-ausindo-milestone
During their downtime while on deployment, ADF members sometimes set personal goals like tackling new languages or physical challenges.  
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/value-adding-while-deployment
Visitors to the Bali International Air Show got up close and personal with RAAF's F-35A Lightning II aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/raaf-display-international-air-show
In the role of electronics technician, the career Lance Corporal Ogbonmwan had longed for has finally become a reality.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/soldier-finds-his-calling
Sending traffic cones flying while testing Defence vehicles to their limits is all in a day's work for engineer Alexander Mazur.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/engineer-tests-limits-fast-lane
Army collaborated with experts at the Chief of Army Symposium to use discoveries in quantum mechanics on the battlefield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-25/battlefield-developments-their-sights
Army’s first archaeologist, Captain Alison Mountain, is helping search and recover Australia’s missing soldiers and discover their stories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-24/archaeologist-gets-hands-dirty-new-army-role
A strategic maritime law and security workshop in Manila has generated insightful discussion between ADF legal officers and Philippine lawyers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-24/workshop-tackles-sea-tricky-issues
A military working dog, recently retired due to an unexpected injury, has made a new home with his ex-handler in Newcastle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-23/military-dog-finds-furever-home-best-friend
Private Jack Hirst wins the male category in every event during Exercise Coolshot, bringing Army on top for the first time in three years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-24/cool-victory-after-three-years
Army has called on industry for battlefield innovations to boost the endurance, lethality and survivability of soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-24/shockwaves-battlefield
During Exercise Kakadu in Australia's north, HMAS Warramunga's crew received a 100kg package via air.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-21/special-delivery-warramunga