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Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle.

An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Australian Defence Force (ADF) members can have their military skills recognised through a national qualification before transitioning to civilian employment.

Australia, the United States and Japan integrate fifth-generation air warfare capabilities for the first time.

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Royal Australian Navy's Leading Seaman Summer Vardy earns a United States Navy commander's commendation.

Aviators will receive a modernised and streamlined introduction to Air Force with a revamp of Initial Military Training.

For seven decades, 1 Recruit Training Unit has transformed recruits into aviators and itself evolved into something greater.

The Distinguished Service Medal was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for distinguished leadership in warlike operations. Design The medal is nickel-silver with a Federation Star on a circle of flames on the obverse. The reverse has a panel for recipient detail over a design of fluted rays of…

Orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson treats Solomon Island locals during Operation Render Safe.

The Distinguished Service Cross was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in warlike operations. Design The medal is a modified Maltese Cross of nickel-silver with the obverse having a central device of the Federation Star on a disc of flames. The reverse has a…

Defence acknowledges the upcoming retirement of Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment.

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Private Jarrod Hughes competes against some of Australia's best mountain bike riders at the Cannonball Festival.

Top End's new open-plan weapon training simulation system gives ADF and US forces freedom to manoeuvre.

The Royal Australian Navy welcomes Australian communities to Navy Week 2025 celebrations across the country from 3 to 9 March. Navy Week kicks off today which follows Navy’s official 124th birthday on 1 March.  This year’s Navy Week theme is “Future of the Navy”, in recognition of our people’s…

Leading Seaman Roneld Baragud hopes to introduce a Torres Strait influence into the Navy Indigenous team culture.

National Day for War Animals was a chance to reflect on the contribution animals have made to Defence.

Two newly qualified officers of the watch have achieved a significant career milestone with the US Navy.

Navy programs put NRL staff and referees to the test in preparation for the 2025 rugby league season.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Gingin Satellite Airfield.

Information for members and families on financial support that is available during transition.

The Australian Operational Service Medal – Indo-Pacific recognises the service of Australia Defence Force members who have served on contemporary operations across the Indo-Pacific region. Eligibility To qualify, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and allied foreign Defence Force member must…

Japanese dropped more bombs in the February 19, 1942 raid than on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Combat assault dogs have received a new award - the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award.

An officer diagnosed with a rare cancer is tackling the Tour de Mont Blanc and aims to raise $100,000 for cancer research.

The bond Trooper Nigel Cox has built with Mt Alford State School over the past six years started with a photograph taken more than a century ago.

Royal Australian Navy reinforces Western Indian Ocean maritime security at Exercise Cutlass Express.

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Information about the Defence Business Readiness Tool (DBRT)