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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
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
The public snapped up the chance to hop in a simulator and experience flying a Navy helicopter at the Hunter Valley Airshow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-31/air-show-crowds-get-different-view-navy
An Air Force military working dog handler has produced an innovation that levels up the capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-31/passion-meets-innovation
The Australian Civil Military Centre (ACMC), in conjunction with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), today released an updated version of its flagship publication – Same Space, Different Mandates. The publication explores changes to civil-military-police coordination in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-30/updated-publication-address-evolving-global-challenges
The Screen Warriors Program aims to help veterans transfer skills into a career they may not be aware they would flourish in.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-30/sea-big-screen