1 Security Forces squadron plans to deploy more Gap Year personnel following a successful deployment in December.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-19/gap-year-students-sample-overseas-operation
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has completed support to the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s (FFA) Operation Rai Balang for 2024, working with Pacific partners to detect and deter illegal fishing activity in the region.
Through Operation Solania, ADF personnel contributed to the FFA’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-03-19/adf-helps-deter-illegal-fishing-collaboration-vanuatu
An ADF aircraft and band featured in the return of Skyfire to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-18/adf-wows-skyfire-crowds
Morale is high on HMAS Yarra, one of Navy's coastal minehunter vessels, as it marks 21 years since its commissioning.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-19/sailing-high
Soldiers breached doors, cleared rooms and hunted the ‘enemy’ through Townsville’s closed Stuart State School.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-18/3rar-goes-back-school-survive
For the first time, the Air Force Roulettes rolled and looped over the Singaporean landscape with a cheering crowd below them.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-18/roulettes-roll-into-singapore
A new Defence recruitment campaign, ‘Up There, where potential lives,’ is inspiring young Australians to consider a career in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Up There showcases the diverse opportunities available for future aviators – from medical, intelligence and aviation roles – in the air and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-03-17/future-aviators-discover-their-potential-up-there
Gunners from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, have sharpened their skills on the M777 howitzer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-15/regiment-sharpens-its-gunnery-skills
Fiji has received its second Guardian-class patrol boat from Australia as part of a 30-year commitment to Pacific partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-15/guardian-watch-over-fijian-waters
A new book tells the story of Australia’s tumultuous path to becoming a global leader in military aviation safety.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-15/cost-doing-business-book-launched
Soldiers teamed up with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to practise underslung cargo lifts with one of their helicopters.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-15/rural-fire-service-gives-army-lift
Harnessing quantum behaviours could enable Defence to provide the warfighter with an asymmetric advantage.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-14/making-tiniest-things-count-war
French Navy offshore patrol vessel POM Auguste Bénébig has made a stop into Cairns for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-14/welcome-visit-from-international-friend
Sapper Veronica Bonnar is no stranger to thriving in traditionally male-dominated arenas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/engineering-new-path
Now in its fourth year, Run Army promotes physical and mental health, while raising funds for Legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-14/time-get-ready-run-army
Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment tested its uncrewed aerial system during Exercise Eagle Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-14/float-like-butterfly-sting-like-b-squadron
More than 200 personnel leave Guam after a rewarding four weeks alongside the US, Japan and other allied nations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-28/stronger-force-leaves-guam
A trade controls bill is expected to boost the critical ability for Australia to more closely integrate its defence industrial base with partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/no-time-go-it-alone-capability
First aid and floral arranging were among several workshops Defence members and Solomon Islands women took part in for International Women's Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/promoting-inclusion-solomon-islands
Former Army officer Narelle Powers has shaved her head for charity 23 years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/two-significant-journeys-one-occasion
As technology advances, it’s harder for brigade headquarters to stay unseen on a battlefield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/signallers-practise-art-invisibility
2nd Health Brigade has marked a year of enhancing the capability and capacity of Army’s deployable health system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/health-brigade-marks-year-transformation
Wing Commander Fiona Grasby became the first female Warrant Officer of the Air Force, today she continues to lead by example.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/fulfilling-need-serve-protect
Air Force conducts a flight with an all-woman crew to recognise women in the Australian Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/female-aviators-take-lead
Petty Officer Sara Clarke was the first female submariner to gain her Technical Charge Qualification.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-13/beacon-future-generations
Army has recognised compassionate and ethical soldiering in the 2024 Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/diggers-reflect-army-values
Army engineers hone their trench warfare skills by building a bunker during Exercise Brolga Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/engineers-go-underground
Showcasing the breadth and depth of the contributions of female soldiers was at the heart of a special International Women’s Day event in Perth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/celebrating-service-beyond
Air Force flew over northern Australia as part of training to ensure connections between communities remain strong.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-12/better-integration-from-above
Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson has received a gold commendation for saving the life of a teammate during an off-duty cricket match.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-03-11/aviator-saves-mates-life-cpr