ADF personnel are supporting the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to get communities back on their feet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-17/diggers-muck-help-community
Army is once again preparing to take to the water as a force optimised for littoral operations in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-12/new-skills-shore-up-capability
Officer Cadet Kristian Veal graduated from ADFA after three years of combined military training and university lectures.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-26/cadet-gains-altitude-after-graduation
Missile manufacturing is set to begin in 2025 thanks to a new Defence contract with Lockheed Martin Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-16/making-missiles-increasing-capability
ADF personnel continue to assist regional communities across Queensland’s far north devastated by severe floods in late December.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-16/adf-equipment-aids-flood-recovery
Australian aviators join the US and UK in what is considered one of the world’s toughest air combat training environments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-15/aviators-take-air-combat-training-nevada
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is preparing for the world’s toughest air combat training environment, alongside counterparts from the United States and United Kingdom during Exercise Red Flag Nellis 24-1. Held from 15 January to 2 February at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA, the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-01-15/australia-joins-united-states-united-kingdom-exercise-red-flag-nellis-24-1
The new Commander of 16th Aviation Brigade showed what it means to lead by example during flood recovery efforts in Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-15/brigadiers-career-comes-full-circle
Defence has accepted a request for urgent recovery assistance to access and resupply isolated and vulnerable communities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-11/army-assists-far-north-queensland-recovery
Sergeant Roger Derrick has been presented with a life membership award plaque by ADF Cycling for his service to the club.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-11/army-takes-digger-ride-his-life
Soldiers have been personally thanked for their efforts on the Gold Coast by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-10/pm-thanks-troops-during-storm-clean-up
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam to participate in the United States Navy-led exercise, Sea Dragon 2024. From 8 to 24 January, two RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft and 51 personnel will conduct anti-submarine warfare missions alongside US Navy P-8A…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-01-10/air-force-enhances-anti-submarine-warfare-capability-exercise-sea-dragon
More than 150 Defence scientists from five countries are learning how to push the bounds of emerging AI technology.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-09/ai-technology-rises-challenge
RAAF has conducted air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with two types of US Air Force aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-08/expanding-air-air-refuelling-support
Australian Defence Force personnel are hard at work helping schools re-open in time for the start of the school year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-08/soldiers-work-help-schools-re-open-time
Soldiers pitched in to help their local Cooktown community in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-03/diggers-wade-help-locals-during-floods
ADF personnel and vehicles are assisting state agencies in clearing access to essential infrastructure after storms hit the Gold Coast region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-05/chainsaw-has-not-stopped-adf-assists-clean-up
Trooper Ruby Olsson made the most of a six-month trip to Canada earlier this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-03/making-most-opportunity
World War 2 Bomber Command veteran, 101-year-old Ray Merrill, presented RAAF Base Edinburgh with a special gift.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-02/veteran-inspires-squadron
A Defence space systems engineer has been recognised for her first-of-its-kind imaging system design.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-01-01/stars-align-defence-scientist
Employees from the Defence Assistance Program at RAAF Base Amberley were surprised with a tour of the E/A-18G Growler aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-29/growler-tour-job-well-done
An Army warrant officer has received a third Federation Star and a seventh clasp on his Defence Long Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-29/honouring-half-century-service
Australian Air Force Cadets were joined by Australian Navy Cadets for the 8 Wing combined end-of-year parade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-28/northern-territory-cadets-parade-together
WW2 veteran Ron Vickress leaves a legacy by donating a lifetime of memories to Navy's Sea Power Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-28/precious-documents-donated
A Defence civilian switched up her office routine for a taste of military life on board HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-27/embarked-civilians-lost-sea
Officer Cadet Jordi Krikke recently completed his military training making him one step closer to his future role in Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-27/powering-future-adf
A traditional handmade Māori cloak was presented to Headquarters Joint Operations Command during a special ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-26/warriors-australia-lasting-legacy
The ADF is providing support in response to floods affecting North Queensland communities following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/adf-provides-flood-assistance-north-queensland
Air Force aviators and Worimi Elders inaugurated the RAAF Base Williamtown yarning circle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/standing-yarning-together
Australian, US and Japanese personnel paid a goodwill visit to the Hokkaido International School in Sapporo, Japan, during Exercise Yama Sakura 85.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-22/japanese-school-visit-valuable-lesson-all