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
When Warrant Officer Class One Tommy Giles turned 60, he embraced semi-retirement through ServeOn with Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-30/serving-semi-retirement
Australian Defence Vessel Reliant delivered important cargo to the central Pacific island nation, Kiribati.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-01/ready-fight-fire-kiribati
ADF personnel change roles to gain new skills for this year’s U21 country hockey tour of Borneo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-05/personnel-use-their-skills-hockey-tour
Major Chelsea Loerand is encouraging women to challenge themselves at Coastrek by walking 30km for charity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-05/women-step-into-heart-health
Royal Military College – Duntroon will trial a contemporary approach to officer training this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-02/modernised-officer-training-being-trialled
About the base
Metropolitan Adelaide and Regional Sites (MARS) is a multi-site base. MARS headquarters is located at Keswick Barracks, on the south-west edge of the Adelaide central business district.
The MARS footprint comprises approximately 29 Defence sites located across South Australia and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/metropolitan-adelaide-regional-sites
After three weeks of high-intensity air combat training at Nevada, Exercise Red Flag Nellis wraps up.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-02/personnel-fly-back-from-nevada
Exercise Red Flag Nellis 24-1 concluded in the United States on 2 February after three weeks of high-intensity air combat training that involved 150 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aviators.
Working with counterparts from the United States and United Kingdom, the RAAF deployed six F-35A Lightning…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-02/exercise-red-flag-nellis-24-1-concludes-united-states
An Air Force military working dog's first trip to Japan marks a significant step with Japan and US counterparts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-02/new-milestone-trilateral-security-forces
The Australian Defence Force has joined Japan and the United States in Exercise Keen Edge for the first time.
Historically a bilateral activity between Japan and the United States, Keen Edge 24 tested the combined readiness of all three nations to respond to security challenges in the region. A…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-02-02/australia-joins-japan-united-states-exercise-first-time
RAAF personnel got the chance to showcase their skills during the US Navy-led Exercise Sea Dragon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-01/fostering-relationships-sea-air
North Queensland Cowboys NRL players attended an Army team-building and leadership camp as part of pre-season training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-02-01/soldiers-help-nrl-players-tackle-teamwork
Until last year, Warrant officer Class Two William Parsons and his son Robert were the only father and son of the same rank in an armoured corps.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-31/like-father-like-son