The ADF Women's Rugby League team showcased strategic gameplay and strength at the national championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-08/smashing-through-competition
For the first time, infantry soldiers will have access to a purpose-made urban operations live-fire range, after prototype testing finished in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-08/bespoke-shoot-house-first-army
When judo champion Private Charles Laidlaw was put into a choke hold by his son, it was a proud moment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-08/father-son-go-toe-toe-mat
With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-08/career-lights-spark-sailor
Australia's Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-05/nations-combine-mine-warfare-activity
Aircraft and personnel combined to create a dynamic fighting force and situational awareness during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-05/solving-wicked-air-battle-problems
Originally from the Torres Strait Islands, Leading Seaman Edmund Tomsana reflects on almost a decade in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-05/balancing-learning-yearning
Australia’s air combat capability gathered at Newcastle for Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-05/fighter-family-grows-its-experts
An E-7A Wedgetail and personnel deployed to Germany to protect humanitarian and military assistance bound for Ukraine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/australias-soaring-eagle-safeguards-nest
4 April 2024
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing its ongoing contribution to Indo-Pacific regional security, deploying a Royal Australian Navy ship for the second regional presence deployment of 2024.
Guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart and its crew of around 230 personnel departed…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-04-04/defence-continues-2024-regional-presence-deployments
A set of protocols, called Phorcys, has been created to allow Defence personnel to communicate securely under the waves.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/defence-scientists-tackle-underwater-communication
The sound of aviation history roared through the air over the Hunter Valley as part of the Warbirds Over Scone air show late last month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/past-present-take-flight
The Air Force’s newest class of air warfare instructors faced three weeks of challenging air defence scenarios during Exercise Diamond Shield 24 on Australia’s east coast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/training-air-warfare
A port visit by HMAS Warramunga enhances Australia and Thailand's partnership.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/exchanges-strengthen-australia-thai-relations
The 2024 AFL National Carnival wrapped up in Melbourne last month, with Army women retaining their title and the men taking the silverware from Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-04/army-dominates-national-afl-carnival
Army’s display drew plenty of interest at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-03/army-puts-show-easter
ADF medical researchers are leading a world-first study on platelet transfusions for critically ill patients.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-03/world-first-research-worth-bottling
For as long as he can remember, Lieutenant Alex Beaumont had what he described as an intrinsic feeling to join the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-03/from-packing-parachutes-modern-mash
Defence members and their families attended the 2024 Defence Member and Family Support welcome event at Sydney Zoo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-03/sydney-welcomes-defence-families
More than 900 Defence personnel and their families attended a Defence Member and Family Support welcome event in Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-01/defence-families-welcomed-south-australia
Army cadets have protected the NSW town of Cooma from a fictional enemy as part of an urban operations exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-03/cadets-think-critically-cooma
Hours before dawn each day, 23 Squadron Security Flight members were tested for teamwork and resilience in adverse conditions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/ready-resilient-security-force
US soldiers got the chance to experience underwater escape training during their visit to Lavarack Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/visit-makes-splash
A New Zealand Navy Lieutenant on exchange encourages problem solvers to consider an engineering role with Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/putting-his-mind-it
RAAF Base Edinburgh transformed into a hub of excitement and exploration as it opened its doors to the public.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/locals-join-action
Leading Seaman Matthew Parry has played football since he was a boy, now his dream is to play for the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/sailor-takes-shot-world-stage
Soldiers took a special guest down memory lane recently in a heartwarming event at Irwin Barracks in Perth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-02/ww2-vet-takes-trip-down-memory-lane
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will commence its return to Australia this week after a six-month deployment on Operation Kudu.
The E-7A aircraft supported the multinational effort to provide early warning for potential threats from Russia outside of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-04-02/wedgetail-returns-from-support-operations-europe
The Australian Air Force was formed in 1921 and, in the 103 years since, has gained a 'Royal' in its name and reached new heights.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-31/air-force-celebrates-its-birthday
Australia supported the United States (US) as it undertook a successful missile defence test off the coast of Hawaii.
Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force assets supported the test conducted by the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the US Navy.
The US test involved the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-03-29/united-states-australia-collaborate-integrated-air-missile-defence-test