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Chief Petty Officer Lyndon Quirke has a rewarding and challenging role in Kiribati.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-13/advising-among-atolls
The Defence Strategic Update sets out the challenges in Australia’s strategic environment and their implications for Defence planning. The 2020 Force Structure Plan details the Government’s intentions for new and adjusted Australian Defence Force capability investments to implement the new strategic objectives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2020-defence-strategic-update
2022 Defence Information and Communications Technology Strategy outlines Defence's mission capable information and communications technology.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/2022-defence-information-communications-technology-strategy
The Defence Cyber Security Strategy details how Defence will combat cyber threats and ensure its capabilities are secure against attacks from adversaries.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/defence-cyber-security-strategy
Warrant Officer Bruce Harvey was humbled to be featured alongside a VC recipient in a new interactive and immersive military history app.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-12/anzacs-reach-next-generation-through-new-app
In 2020, Private Gabrielle Young moved to Adelaide and wanted to return to active service on a flexible arrangement but didn’t know how.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-27/finding-flexibility-new-surroundings
From dancing with his people to dancing for his people, Able Seaman Corey Hardy is proud to be representing indigenous culture in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-12/indigenous-sailor-has-all-right-moves
Corporal Jack Simpson has been named Air Force’s 2022 Enlisted Aviator of the Year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-11/aviator-year-recognised-birthday-bash
Aviator Corporal Andrew Zhang ran more than 600km for charity, inspiring the RAAF Base Tindal community to test their limits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-11/pushing-through-charity
Running onto the field for her ACT Brumbies debut topped a stunning code switch for Leading Seaman Lydia Kavoa.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-11/sailor-destined-rugby-greatness
Registrations are now open for Run Army 2023!
Run Army is a 5km and 10km running event that promotes resilience, health and wellbeing across Australia – and now the world – to raise funds for Legacy.
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC, said this event offered Army an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-04-11/race-register-run-army-2023
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver enhanced maritime capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with the procurement of a dedicated Undersea Support Vessel.
Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Tony Dalton said the new acquisition would be used to further…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-04-08/undersea-support-vessel-deliver-enhanced-capability
On Friday March 31, aviators across the nation stopped to reflect on the 102 years since the formation of the RAAF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-06/birthday-celebrations-air-force
Air Force and Navy were left in Army’s wake when they sailed to victory at the Interservice Keelboat Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-05/army-victory-keelboat-championships
Since 1988, more than 14,000 young Australians have developed their skills and confidence on board Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-05/keeping-young-endeavour-ready-sail
The excitement of a Formula 1 Grand Prix will never change, even 75 years after RAAF Base Point Cook hosted the popular event.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-05/remembering-1948-australian-grand-prix
An impressive display of Army equipment proved popular with crowds at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-05/army-brings-some-grunt-grand-prix
A major exercise that tested the ability of Air Force and Navy to work together has concluded off the east coast of Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-04/mission-success-air-maritime-partners
Cairns high school students enjoyed a taste of Army life during the first Defence Work Experience Program placement at Porton Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-04/cairns-students-shown-pathway-army
Growing up in Hervey Bay, Chaplain Luke Drury never imagined becoming a pastor or joining the military.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-04/first-tending-gardens-now-hearts-and-minds
More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical cyclones.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-03/back-home-after-vanuatu-relief-effort
Almost 20,000 aviation enthusiasts converged on Cessnock Airport to witness the might and power of modern and historic flying displays.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-03/air-force-thrills-hunter-valley-crowds
Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational environments.
QinetiQ, an Australian-based world leader in high-power laser research and technology,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-04-04/defence-partnership-manufacture-high-energy-laser-system
Special Operations Command personnel who supported Australia's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches, have been rewarded.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-04-03/troops-get-gold-olympic-games-program
Defence has announced Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred tenderer to deliver on a new Australian Defence satellite communication system, through Joint Project 9102 Phase 1.
Lockheed Martin Australia will progress to the next stage of the Defence procurement process, which includes engaging…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-04-03/lockheed-martin-deliver-defence-satellite-communication-system
A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-31/exchanging-skills-and-knowledge
Australian defence industry will modernise critical fuel support systems to enable the rapid and independent deployment of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
World Fuel Services – Australia Pty Ltd has been contracted to replace, modernise and support the ADF’s deployable bulk fuel storage…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-31/defence-fuel-support-systems-modernised-increase-operational-reach-and-endurance
For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome return from his nine-to-five job in the banking sector.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-30/gunners-focus-surveillance-and-target-acquisition
HMAS Choules personnel were inspired to raise funds for Soldier On this month when their shipmate got moving for the March On fundraiser.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-31/moving-mind-and-charity