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…

A recent humanitarian and disaster relief training exercise demonstrated HMAS Choules' readiness to respond to crises at home and abroad.

Multiple European aircraft from France, Germany and Spain have touched down in Darwin for Pacific Skies 24.

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…

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.

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.

In a 43-year first, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force has sent a detachment to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024.

Corporal Nick Winkler never imagined that his career with the Air Force would include hitting the surf with mates.

Last month, 65-year-old Warrant Officer Class 1 Rodney Speter received two Federation Stars – a rare occasion.

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…

The ADF women's basketball team wins gold at the Edith Cowan University invitational tournament in Perth.

For 70 years, the UK Armed Forces have volunteered their services at Wimbledon, this year an Australian Army sergeant joined in.

The Prince of Wales Award provides ADF reservists with up to $10,000 towards approved professional development.

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…

Navy players named champions of the 2024 NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, with Air Force and Army in second.

Indigenous pre-recruits get a close-up look at Army vehicles and equipment delivered for Exercise Austral Shield.

While on exercise, Army Trooper Lloyd McLauchlan has paid a visit to the WA town of Derby, including his former high school.

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.

Family members travelled more than 2000km to the Red Centre to visit troops deployed on a community assistance program in Amata.

A behind-the-scenes look at the refuelling missions of a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.

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…

Aircraftman Mausam Ghaley grew up in a refugee camp after fleeing Bhutan and 15 years since settling in Australia, he reflects on his journey.

The newly appointed Governor-General to the Commonwealth of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has paid a visit to Exercise Pitch Black.

Amidst the buzzing excitement of Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Base Darwin opened its gates to the public for a spectacular open day.

Uniformed Australians, Fijians and Samoans marched through the streets of Samoa’s capital, Apia, during the port visit of HMAS Choules.

Soldiers served up good vibes to the rest of their battlegroup, with a morale-boosting barbeque during Exercise Predator’s Run.

Belgian Mallinois, Kuga, saved lives in Afghanistan, but paid the ultimate price on July 24, 2012.

Cadets were pushed to their limits in a safe environment while learning valuable life skills in the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge.

More than 25,000 people were treated to an international display of more than 40 aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.

The Chiefs of Navy for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have strengthened their naval ties today, during a visit to HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. ​Australia’s Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO, RAN, hosted his international counterparts, the US Chief of Naval…