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Aviators gathered in Loxton, SA, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Avro Anson crash, in which four airmen were lost.

ADF Chaplains were warmly welcomed in true Bangladeshi style and flavour during a visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

The Australian Army Aviation Corps today marked 50 years since formation, celebrating with a ceremonial parade, flypast and a variety of displays at the Army Aviation Training Centre, in Oakey, Queensland. In addition to the flypast in Oakey, simultaneous flypasts were held in Sydney, Townsville…

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The Australian Army has today displayed a range of equipment and capabilities in Canberra for Army Demonstration Day 2018. A wide range of equipment capabilities were on show, such as a number of armoured vehicles – including an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank – Hawkei and Bushmaster protected…

The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO, officially opened the 2018 Army at Land Forces Seminar in Adelaide today. Australian Army’s biennial event brings together national, regional and global partners to discuss issues relevant to the future of land forces. Senior commanders…

Australia has commenced its contribution to Exercise Bersama Lima 2023 with the exercise opening in Malaysia yesterday. The annual exercise is an opportunity for Five Power Defence Arrangements partners of Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom to train together and…

Aviators had the chance to fly with the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Australia’s closest defence partners in Southeast Asia.

On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.

The Australian Army has welcomed its new Chief, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, AO, DSC, MVO during a ceremonial parade in Canberra today. Outgoing Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC said it was a great privilege to lead the Australian Army and after three years in command it…

The Department of Defence has released the Interim Human Health Risk Assessment (IHHRA) Report for RAAF Base Tindal. The key findings of the IHHRA were presented at a community engagement event in December 2017. The assessment was conducted as part of the detailed environmental investigation into…

After a decade of the United States Force Posture Initiatives, the Enhanced Air Cooperation is still going strong.

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A group of former Vietnamese ‘boat people’ were recently reunited with the Navy aircraft that took part in their rescue almost 40 years ago.

Sporting their new coats in support of the Air Force Centenary, a group of puppies have started training for their future military careers.

Aussie Hero Quilts gifted patchwork laundry bags to the ship's company of HMAS Adelaide ahead of their their upcoming sea deployments.

The participants in the ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program have put on an impressive showcase.

Signaller Stuart Burns has combined a love of music and typography as a way of healing after suffering an injury.

Defence is aware that earthworks related to a runway extension at RAAF Base Pearce on 7 March 2023 appear to have generated noticeable amount of dust clouds. This was a result of the laying down of topsoil. Whilst the works are occurring at the northern section of the base and well away from PFAS…

Defence has received a strong and positive community response to the Expression of Interest (EOI) for Bullsbrook scheme water connections in the RAAF Base Pearce PFAS Management Area.  As of 8 July 2022, 88 property owners have responded to the EOI, with over 90 per cent indicating they would…

Defence remains fully committed to providing scheme water infrastructure to properties in the RAAF Base Pearce PFAS Management Area in Western Australia.  Defence has received a strong and positive community response to the expression of interest for Bullsbrook scheme water connections in this…

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The Army and the Australian Institute of Sport have come together to share knowledge and ideas on performance and tactics. 

Lieutenant General Rick Burr was farewelled as Chief of Army and Lieutenant General Simon Stuart was welcomed as his successor during a change of command parade today in Canberra. Lieutenant General Burr said it was his honour to have served his nation for forty years. “My lasting memory will be of…

The Army at Land Forces Seminar 2018, held in Adelaide, came to a close today. Over the past few days military leaders from around the world held high-level discussions and shared new ideas. Land Forces is the Australian Army’s biennial event bringing together national, regional and global partners…

‘Storing ship’ (or restocking supplies) is routine for the crew of HMAS Canberra, but for Midshipman Courtney Taylor it's the start of a dream job.

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed 120 personnel and six aircraft this week to Thailand to participate in Exercise Thai Boomerang 23. Exercise Thai Boomerang is a bilateral fighter jet exercise between the RAAF and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), focused on enhancing…

The ADF went up against Bangladesh in a series of football games during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

HMAS Toowoomba’s embarked aviation team, Flight 607 Valkyrie, has received a blessing from the ship’s chaplain.

Australian Defence Force Academy trainee officers embarked on a final test of character, leadership and ethics before graduation.