Comcare personnel were invited to Exercise Austral Shield control headquarters to see Defence planning and safety processes in practice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-30/comcare-gives-nod-approval-ex-austral-shield
The last M1A1 Abrams main battle tank rolled out of Gallipoli Barracks to make way for the new Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/last-tank-out-brigade
Army Reserve soldiers set aside time from Exercise Austral Shield 2024 to join locals at the annual Cairns Show.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/camouflage-stands-out-cairns-show
ADF members completing the Kokoda track received a resupply air drop from 35 Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/resupply-right-target
For the first time in seven years a Chief of Australian Air Force travels meets with the French Chief of Air and Space Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/bons-amis-our-new-chief
All eyes look to the skies as pilots fly to engage in air-to-air combat for Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/back-seat-bandits-north
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has concluded Exercise Austral Shield 2024, practising its ability to rapidly deploy to Australia’s north and respond to domestic security threats.
Supported by local communities, state emergency services and law enforcement, the exercise was conducted from…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-29/exercise-austral-shield-2024-concludes
A recent humanitarian and disaster relief training exercise demonstrated HMAS Choules' readiness to respond to crises at home and abroad.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-29/training-when-disaster-strikes
Multiple European aircraft from France, Germany and Spain have touched down in Darwin for Pacific Skies 24.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/european-unity-under-southern-skies
Today, Army commemorated the four Australian Army aircrew lost in the 2023 Lindeman Island MRH-90 Taipan incident, on the first anniversary of the crash.
On 28 July 2023, an Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter impacted waters near Lindeman Island, Queensland, during a night-time training…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-28/mrh-90-incident-commemoration
Trading a flying suit for ‘greens’ is not something many aviators choose to do, but Squadron Leader Zalie Duffy is taking the challenge in her stride.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/making-most-green-opportunity
A part-time soldier and Army Drone Team racer is determined to give young people in rural NSW opportunities often more accessible to city students.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/army-drone-racer-inspires-students-fly-high
In a 43-year first, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force has sent a detachment to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/new-ground-png-forces
Corporal Nick Winkler never imagined that his career with the Air Force would include hitting the surf with mates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/riding-waves-air-force
Last month, 65-year-old Warrant Officer Class 1 Rodney Speter received two Federation Stars – a rare occasion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/still-serving-after-45-years
Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston AC RAN will travel to Fiji and Vanuatu from 26 to 29 July.
The visit marks the first international trip for Admiral Johnston as Chief of the Defence Force, emphasising the importance that Defence places on its relationships with Pacific…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-26/chief-defence-force-visit-fiji-vanuatu
The ADF women's basketball team wins gold at the Edith Cowan University invitational tournament in Perth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/worth-their-net-weight-gold
For 70 years, the UK Armed Forces have volunteered their services at Wimbledon, this year an Australian Army sergeant joined in.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-26/soldier-courts-success-wimbledon
The Prince of Wales Award provides ADF reservists with up to $10,000 towards approved professional development.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/defence-award-provides-enduring-benefits
Defence military and civilian personnel have joined Pacific Partnership 2024, and are deploying to four countries across the Indo-Pacific region from July to September.
The United States-led Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-25/defence-supports-pacific-partnership-2024
Navy players named champions of the 2024 NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, with Air Force and Army in second.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/squash-stars-court-victory
Indigenous pre-recruits get a close-up look at Army vehicles and equipment delivered for Exercise Austral Shield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/recruits-check-out-new-sets-wheels
While on exercise, Army Trooper Lloyd McLauchlan has paid a visit to the WA town of Derby, including his former high school.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/trooper-goes-back-school-wa-exercise
The Samoan Police Service proved too strong for the crew of HMAS Choules in a series of touch football and volleyball matches in the Samoan capital.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/samoan-strength-international-friendlies
Family members travelled more than 2000km to the Red Centre to visit troops deployed on a community assistance program in Amata.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/outback-reunion-families-twofold-reward
A behind-the-scenes look at the refuelling missions of a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-25/air-forces-petrol-station-skies
The Italian Air Force has confirmed an EFA 2000 Typhoon aircraft encountered an unknown issue during a training flight.
The pilot, who was participating Exercise Pitch Black 24, is safe and well and has been transported to hospital for precautionary checks after ejecting from their…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-24/statement-exercise-pitch-black-incident
Aircraftman Mausam Ghaley grew up in a refugee camp after fleeing Bhutan and 15 years since settling in Australia, he reflects on his journey.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/through-adversity-stars
The newly appointed Governor-General to the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has paid a visit to Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/commander-chief-hits-top-end
Amidst the buzzing excitement of Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Base Darwin opened its gates to the public for a spectacular open day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-24/open-day-showcases-global-military-cooperation