Current and complete reviews and inquiries that Defence is engaged in.

Defence works with interdisciplinary experts from around the world, to engage in research and innovation that enhances military capability and addresses national security challenges.

Defence engages in a wide range of programs and initiatives that drive capability and align to the Defence mission and purpose.

The Australian Defence Force develops products required to meet its mission and purpose, which in some cases are also provided as services to other parties both in Australia and overseas.

Defence engages with industry to deliver value for money procurement to support the Australian Defence Force.

Australian Defence Force personnel are deployed to operations overseas and within Australia, in order to actively protect Australia’s borders and offshore maritime interests.

News, media releases and service newspapers.

Defence offers a range of services to help ADF members and families manage the challenges and opportunities of each stage of military life and their mobile lifestyle.

Details related to the management and administration of Defence owned and managed locations and property.

Defence provides services and hosts regular engagement activities in local areas across Australia, helping ADF families access suppo0rt and stay connected.

Resources and support

Defence champions a range of pathway programs for Indigenous Australians seeking a career as an Australian Defence Force member or Australian Public Service employee.

Governance practices and processes ensure that Defence activities and resources are aligned with Government direction and achieve intended results and outcomes.

For business and industry wanting to do business with Defence or find opportunities but don't know where to start.

Defence understands the impacts the military way of life has on ADF members and families. There are support programs available that help balance the demands of service life with the needs of families.

Defence education and training delivery includes both education providers as well as courses and training programs that are accessible by military and public servicer personnel both domestically and overseas.

Practical assistance and emotional support is available to ADF members and their families in times of illness, injury, domestic crisis and bereavement.

As required by the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, Defence corporate information is routinely disclosed.

Information about National Unexploded Ordnance Program (UXO), i.e. ammunition which has been fired, but has not functioned as designed, including what to do if finding a suspicious item, and actions taken by Defence.

Unexploded ordnance (UXO) is ammunition which has been fired, but has not functioned as designed. UXO can be particularly dangerous as all the normal safety features have been overcome. If you should find a suspicious item that may be UXO, do not touch or disturb it. The potential for injury is dramatically increased if UXO is disturbed. Contact POLICE - they will arrange for military experts to attend and dispose of it.

Types of unexploded ordnance

Defence provides information and advice about the potential presence of UXO to the appropriate state/territory and/or local authorities.

Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability in the world, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.

The Defence Strategic Update sets out the challenges in Australia’s strategic environment and their implications for Defence planning. The 2020 Force Structure Plan details the Government’s intentions for new and adjusted Australian Defence Force capability investments to implement the new strategic objectives.

Significant, reoccurring and future events across Defence. ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day and more.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program details and Defence investigation and management approach

Frequently asked questions about the Afghanistan Inquiry

Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is a biennial international military exercise hosted by the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet.

The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) requires Defence to make publicly available operational information and information disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act.

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