Talisman Sabre launched with a combined live-fire demonstration showcasing the air and land power of the multinational exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-25/talisman-sabre-kicks-off-bang
A Melbourne company will use a $1.5 million Australian Government grant to buy a next generation machining centre to secure more work on the global F-35 Program.
A key supplier to the aerospace and defence industries, Lovitt Technologies will also use the grant to train staff and upgrade equipment…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-07-25/local-company-wins-government-grant-secure-f-35-joint-strike-fighter-work
Overview
Polish and global defence industry leaders' expo stands showcase helicopters, armoured equipment and rockets, explosives, chemical troops equipment and materials. Armaments and aviation equipment are abundant - air-defence systems indispensable for air defence forces and the navy, and many…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/31st-international-defence-industry-exhibition-mspo-2023
Special operations force elements from Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United States combined to prepare for Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-24/special-forces-gear-up-unknown
Two soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment joined the fast-paced pit crew environment at the NTI Townsville 500 Supercars race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-25/vehicle-technicians-shine-townsville-supercars
As long as the USS Canberra is sailing, a Royal Australian Naval officer will be serving on board. Lieutenant Eamon O’Shea is the first.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-24/lieutenant-says-gday-new-us-navy-shipmates
In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted a live fire demonstration of a Surface-to-Ship Missile.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-22/talisman-sabre-hosts-military-first-japan
Overview
The Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition is the region's premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, connecting Australian and international defence, industry, government, academia and technology leaders, in the national interest.
The three-day event is a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/2023-indo-pacific-international-maritime-exposition
Overview
Our region and our world are in a period of major strategic disruption, with China’s rise creating instability in the Indo-Pacific and Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine bringing catastrophic war to Europe for the first time in decades. Effective deterrence, built upon a strong…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/disruption-deterrence-2023-australian-strategic-policy-institute-conference
Army explosive ordnance disposal technicians have worked with Nauru authorities to render a 500lb unexploded ordnance safe in Aiwo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-21/teamwork-defuses-threat-from-nauru-bomb
Squadron Leader Edward "Ted" McConchie (Retired) celebrated his 100th birthday with fellow service members from 100 Squadron at RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-21/ww2-air-gunner-celebrates-100th-birthday
Eleven students were wrapped up in the moment after receiving their wings at the 270 ADF Pilots’ Course Graduation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-21/student-pilots-cleared-take-off
The United States Marine Corps Black Knights have flown a range of missions with Australian Air Force F-35 pilots at RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-20/us-black-knights-mix-air-forces-best
Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity took Defence personnel to Sri Lanka for military exercises and cultural activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-20/underwater-cultural-exchange
Personnel from HMAS Canberra were welcomed aboard their sister ship USS Canberra for a tour while in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-20/sister-ships-visit-bolsters-bonds
HMAS Sydney V has made the journey to the final resting place of Sydney II to honour those who lost their lives in 1941.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-19/journey-remember-namesakes-sacrifice
The Australian Amphibious Force prepared for Talisman Sabre by sharpening their skills during this year's Sea Series.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-18/amphibious-force-ready-more
Civilian employers of ADF reservists have been recognised at the recent ACT and South-East NSW Employer Support Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-17/award-winning-support-reservists
One of two 100 Squadron Tiger Moths has returned home to RAAF Base Point Cook after undergoing significant refurbishment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-17/retracing-aviation-heritage-trail
Talented players from the ADF Ice Hockey Association and Northern Ice, a Canadian Indigenous team, played an exhibition game in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-17/cool-contest-warm-relations
Australia's Air Force engaged in key training with the US Air Force and its AC-130J Ghostriders during Exercise Teak Action in the Hawkesbury region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-14/training-special-operations-readiness
The Department of Defence APS touch football team beat the undefeated ADF squad to take out the NAIDOC touch football carnival in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-14/more-than-touch-camaraderie-carnival
Radio traffic across the Battle Group Warhorse net lit up when enemy armoured vehicles were seen advancing toward 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-14/smooth-lethal-boxer-squadrons-first-live-fire
HMAS Harman’s week-long 80th anniversary celebrations kicked off with a freedom of entry march through Queanbeyan, NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-14/harman-celebrates-80-years
The Australian Navy’s 816 Squadron participated in the biennial Exercise Resolute Hunter in the United States for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-14/historic-first-navys-816-squadron
Eighteen graduates from around Australia are on their way towards careers in the ADF thanks to the Army Indigenous Development Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-11/pathway-something-bigger
ADF ammunition technicians practised their explosive ordnance disposal skills on Exercise Nepean Harvest.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-10/ammunition-technicians-get-blast-out-training
Australian personnel have been given a taste of life on board a US Navy super carrier.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-07/cultural-exchange-water
Military personnel from Japan, Tonga, France Fiji and the US have joined Australian soldiers on Exercise Southern Jackaroo in Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-07/put-test-talisman-sabre
Exercise Nomad Walk, the last in a preparation training series for Exercise Talisman Sabre, was under way at RAAF Base Amberley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-07-07/sharp-eye-looks-talisman-sabre