Army reserve soldiers are putting short-notice response capabilities to the test in Australia's far north.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-18/austral-shield-turns-up-heat
The ADF was on hand recently for the reburial of the Royal Navy captain who led the first circumnavigation of Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-18/captain-matthew-flinders-finally-returns-home-0
The Pig Battalion has bid a fond farewell to its beloved porcine mascots, William and Elizabeth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-18/snouts-up-unit-pipes-out-its-pigs
Taking fuel from the German Navy was a first for HMAS Sydney's crew during a replenishment at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-17/first-time-pairing-loaded-tradition
A flying officer who was always destined to join the Air Force is taking her early engineering career to new heights.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-17/young-engineer-spreads-her-wings
Warrant Officer Graeme Paroz never dreamed his decision to join the Air Force at 15 would lead to receiving his second Federation Star.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-17/recognising-long-loyal-service
Aviators made time to host their very own Great Bake Off with 14 contestants show off their baking skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-17/sweet-treats-worthy-cause
Bendigo Country Fire Authority delivered realistic fire training to petroleum operators from Army Logistic Training Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-17/country-firefighters-turn-up-heat-soldiers
In an historic first, the Italian Navy's flagship, the aircraft carrier Cavour, has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/italys-flagship-debut-pitch-black
A focus on Australian industry capability has resulted in the delivery of a bespoke software tool for Air Force's fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/new-software-ensures-safer-flight
RAAF Base Williamtown personnel took on Port Stephens locals, on Worimi Country, in a football tournament during NAIDOC week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/special-touch-keeps-fire-burning
Navy, Army and Air Force bands performed as a group for the first time to record an anthem for the new ADF Careers advertising campaign.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/adf-bands-join-forces-new-song
Group Captain Glenn Pascoe is charged with ensuring the care of more than 25,000 personnel participating in Exercise RIMPAC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/critical-care-team-ready-assist
Five ADF members are part of a multinational team supporting the 40 ships operating from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/logistics-cell-critical-mission
Senior ADF officers and detachment commanders from around the world welcomed domestic and international media to RAAF Base Darwin to officially open Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/all-systems-go-largest-pitch-black
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has commenced Exercise Austral Shield 2024 around Derby in Western Australia, Darwin in the Northern Territory, Cairns in Queensland, and Christmas Island, to practice its ability to defend our region and rapidly deploy to Australia’s north. The exercise enables…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-16/defence-rapid-response-training-starts-northern-australia
The Australian Defence Science and Universities Network (ADSUN) has been expanded to include the Northern Territory, bolstering Australia’s Defence research and innovation ecosystem. The introduction of Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory to the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-16/australian-defence-science-universities-network-expanded-include-northern-territory
Eighteen soldiers from the Australian Indigenous Development Program have graduated from their intensive 17-week course in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-16/graduation-parade-difference
An Army warrant officer evacuated from Vietnam as a baby in 1975 has reunited with an Air Force nurse who was there.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/nurse-rescued-orphan-meet-50-years
Defence personnel opened their doors to wide smiles and a huge crowd lining the Gilgandra Aerodrome.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/giving-back-having-yarn
RAAF and the the United State Pacific Air Force met to discuss how each squadron responds to aeromedical evacuation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/going-from-virtual-reality
Talk with any member of Navy’s Bungaree Dance Troop, and you’ll quickly learn they are bonded by love of nation and serving.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/showcasing-first-nation-culture-through-dance
The North Queensland Joint Explosive Ordnance Support team disposed of a World War 2-era Japanese bomb in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-15/normal-day-work-ends-bang
The arrival of Philippine Air Force aircraft to Exercise Pitch Black is a landmark moment for Australia's Indo-Pacific partner.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/philippines-lands-first-pitch-black
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Special Forces trained in human performance optimisation with the ADF School of Special Operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/brunei-forces-learn-from-adf-special-ops
Profound words during a toolbox meeting in the mines inspired Christopher Timoti to leave his job as a driller for a career in the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/first-nations-warrior-watching-skies
The Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Security Advisers and Sea Training Group joined the US Coast Guard for Operation Irensia in Guam.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/two-years-planning-pay-off
Following consideration in a highly competitive round, Defence will award up to $4.488 million in grant funding under the 2024 Strategic Policy Grants Program to 16 successful applications, across 14 entities. The successful applications directly align with the strategic priorities, initially…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-12/2024-strategic-policy-grants-program
Quick-thinking soldiers saved the life of an unconscious swimmer and four others in a Northern Territory waterhole.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/soldiers-save-swimmers-lives
More than 300 personnel have been involved in three interservice touch football events as players, coaches or officials.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-12/tournaments-springboard-nationals