A major international humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) exercise is under way in the Northern Territory.
Australia, the United States (Marine Rotational Force – Darwin) and Indonesia are coming together for Exercise Bhakti Kanyini AusIndo 2024 (Ex BKA 24) to exercise their collective…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-13/australia-united-states-indonesia-work-together-top-end-disaster-exercise
ADF's senior scientist, Doctor Nick Beagley, is the newest appointed representative in London facilitating the ADF’s scientific research.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/adfs-senior-scientist-tackles-new-role
Framed by rocky features, crocodile-infested rivers and red sunsets, the Bradshaw ranges posed a picturesque but challenging test for soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/tough-terrain-makes-good-soldiering
Infantry soldiers emerged wet, cold and tired from the Tully jungle after battling it out for best battalion in the Duke of Gloucester Cup.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/townsville-battalion-toughs-it-out-dog-cup
By complete chance, three members of the one family have joined Navy on the same date, July 29, but years apart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/serendipity-special-day-welcomed
Major Lisa Rigby protects Aussie troops by taking on the fight against mosquitoes at the ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/putting-sting-mozzies
After 10 years, an Army nursing officer resumed her special relationship with East Arnhem Land when she returned as part of Exercise Predator’s Run.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/outback-insight-into-health-care
Army shooters finished high in the standings at the Australian Police and Services Pistol Championships in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-12/soldiers-target-pistol-championships
Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2024, commences this week in Sri Lanka and will involve activities with 14 countries over five months across Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean.
IPE 2024 deepens diplomatic and defence engagement with…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-12/indo-pacific-endeavour-2024-deepen-regional-partnerships
The latest in a series of resilient and autonomous artificial intelligence technology activities have been conducted in the US.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/enhancing-ai-support-warfighter
The first nine aviators completing initial pilot training at Sale marks a new training capability for Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/pilot-training-soars-east-west
Growing up with her booster seat in an aircraft, one of Air Force's newest pilot graduates was destined for an aviation career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/ambition-pilot-becomes-reality
People are generally surprised to hear that, as a graphic designer, Nicole Thompson works in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/creating-memories-through-power-design
Joining the military was always Sergeant Jagmeet Singh's plan, but ended up occurring in Australia, not India.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/serving-country-his-blood
The cyber domain plays a critical role in force generating cyber power and information advantage capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/new-era-cyber-domain
Australian and US defence personnel have teamed up to test the resilience of GPS in New Mexico.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-09/testing-track-improve-gps
A RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft – callsign 'Hammer 24' – made a quick descent into Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, as part of RIMPAC 24.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/preparing-hammer-strike
The Queensland Mounted Police Unit prepare troop horses for the sounds and crowds at Brisbane's Riverfire.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/horsing-around-pitch-black-noise
RAAF launched an overnight Friendship Run supporting the Bravery Trust during Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/midnight-running-boosts-veteran-support
Navy uses the international language of music to connect with the local Tongan community via radio.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-01/radio-connects-navy-tongan-community
RAAF and PNG Defence Force members competed fiercely in a championship across four different sports.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/serving-up-friendships-through-sport
During Exercise Pitch Black, a group of participants paused training to support the local Foodbank.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/making-worthy-contribution-nt
Navy electrical marine technicians work hard to keep the lights on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/power-fight-fix-mentality
Just like a real superhero, protecting people and assets are just part of the job for Air Force fire fighters.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-08/putting-out-fires-amberley
Exercise Austral Shield wraps up after hosting 2000 personnel in response to simulated security threats.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/exercise-shields-australias-north
Four nations involved in Exercise Pitch Black took a break from high-end warfighting to face off in a T10 cricket tournament in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/taking-sky-high-rivalry-cricket-pitch
The Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference held in Perth explored the theme ‘Where AUKUS meets the quad’.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/discussions-flow-ocean-defence
The phrase ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ rang true at RAAF Base Amberley’s Air Movements Section during Exercise Pitch Black.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/teamwork-keeps-pitch-black-moving
Army's future combat engineers have been tested for their readiness in essential skills, activities and manoeuvres.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-07/sappers-get-blast-out-training
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States uphold the right to freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and international airspace, as well as respect for maritime rights under international law, as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-08-07/multilateral-maritime-cooperative-activity-joint-statement