Air Force's band learns Maldivian folk music to mark five decades of diplomatic relations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-14/air-force-band-adds-maldivian-folk-their-mix
A commemorative service has been held to remember lives lost during the the sinking of HMAS Patricia Cam in 1942.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-06/navy-remembers-wartime-tragedy
From flying sky-high to saving lives, Lieutenant Andrew Colebourn’s career in the ADF continues to go from strength to strength.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-13/pilots-change-velocity-graduate-medical-scheme
The ADF ice hockey team put up a good fight but fell short of winning the Challenge Cup in Newcastle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-13/challenge-cup-inched-out-reach
The Royal Australian Navy is now offering eight sailor positions on two-year postings to Australian Defence Vessel Reliant.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-13/successful-patrol-aboard-adv-reliant
Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant James Evans marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with a didgeridoo performance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-13/didgeridoo-diplomacy-maldives
The field ration eating device, or FRED, continues to stand the test of time, remaining a valued part of the combat ration pack design.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-13/reliable-fred-here-stay
Two Army captains have completed the first recorded unsupported traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/army-captains-make-history-australian-alps-trek
Explosive ordnance disposal technicians respond to a simulated airstrike for Exercise Cope North.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/guam-airfield-remediation-training-dynamite
Australia, the UK, and the US have successfully integrated advanced autonomy and artificial intelligence to test uncrewed robotic vehicles in a contested environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-06/aukus-trials-artificial-intelligence-robotic-vehicles
Soldiers have been contributing to future design elements of the Block II Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/diggers-provide-design-input-boxer
Seaman Elmarie Faurie has created a torch clip for Navy divers through Navy's Centre for Innovation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/gap-year-sailor-excels-3d
Defence's flagship regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, returned to Maldives for only the second time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-08/indo-pacific-endeavour-returns-maldives
The life and achievements of former Vice Chief of the Defence Force Ian Warren Knox were remembered during his funeral service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/leaving-behind-legacy
An additional $399 million has been allocated to RAAF's MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-12/more-funding-fuel-ghost-bat
The Royal Australian Navy today honoured the fallen, the survivors, and the families of the sinking of the destroyer HMAS Voyager II, at a public memorial to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the event.
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond attended the memorial service at Voyager Park in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-10/navy-commemorates-60th-anniversary-sinking-hmas-voyager-ii
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we shine the spotlight on one of Army's female civil engineers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-11/engineering-career-dreams
HMAS Warramunga strengthened partnerships with the United States and Japan during a routine regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-09/cooperative-activity-plays-crucial-role
Army’s 13th Brigade and Perth’s South Metropolitan TAFE have celebrated the first anniversary of their strategic partnership.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-09/key-partnership-stems-from-sharing-innovation
Exercise Cope North 24 has kicked off at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-09/combat-ready-cope-north
Sergeant Andrew Noordhuis' service and work has been recognised with a bronze commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-09/hot-work-leads-cool-commendation
More than 30 aviators took part in a women-only learn-to-sail day in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-09/women-aviators-earn-their-wings-water
The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Diamantina (II) is proud to support the 186th Royal Hobart Regatta. The minehunter vessel arrived in Hobart on 9 February ahead of the iconic three-day event.
Commander of the Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Christopher Smith, CSM, RAN, said the HMAS Diamantina’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-09/navy-flagship-anchors-royal-hobart-regatta
The civil-military cooperation team from Headquarters 1st (Australian) Division learnt valuable lessons after Exercise Yama Sakura.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-02/reducing-gender-gap
PNG Defence Force's Colonel Boni Aruma has been appointed Deputy Commander of the Australian Army's 3rd Brigade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-08/promotion-reflects-enduring-relationship
ADF personnel are encouraged to engage with transition support early to benefit from the best career options.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-07/plan-prepare-early-transition
Papua New Guinea Defence Force pilots travelled to RAAF Base Edinburgh for a four-day aviation medicine course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-07/getting-sister-squadron-ready-fly
After three months of training, ADV Cape Pillar and its crew were officially welcomed to their home port of HMAS Coonawarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-07/new-beginnings-patrol-boat
Warrant Officer Ian 'Blue' Macgregor reflects on his magnificent career spanning close to half of the Air Force’s existence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-06/blue-leaves-blue-after-50-years
Warrant Officer Class Two Sean Taylor is planning the next leg of his ‘Polar Trifecta’ with an expedition to Greenland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-06/sun-never-sets-its-30-below-zero