Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the first Australian to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag at the European Space Agency.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/inspiration-reach-stars
It's been a year of commitment for aviators at RAAF Base Amberley as they raise funds for the Smith Family.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/squadron-takes-charity-support-literally
ADF personnel delivered training tailored to build a stronger air element in the PNG Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/enhancing-air-power-png
Aircraftwoman Eloise Hiller-Stanbrook continued a legacy as she was named the top Air Force student at the Army School of Health.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-07/top-student-continues-medic-legacy
Defence is modernising the Defence Industry Security Program membership application process for Australian businesses with the launch of a new online application portal.
The Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is a membership-based program that helps companies establish and maintain security…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-12-06/new-membership-portal-modernise-defence-industry-security-program
RAAF Base Glenbrook chapel has been transformed from an underused space into a welcoming welfare retreat.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/chapel-renovated-local-community
Members of HMAS Toowoomba with Filipino heritage reflected as their ship sailed in company with the Philippine Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/reflecting-celebrating-diversity
Jervis Bay provided a controlled environment to test and evaluate trusted autonomous technologies for Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/scientists-dive-into-better-communication
After two years of dedicated work, the Canungra Vietnam memorial opened to veterans, families and the local community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-06/kokoda-barracks-unveils-new-vietnam-memorial
Aircraft armament technicians put their skills into practice while on Exercise Crimson Dawn.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-05/having-blast-crimson-dawn
The 3rd issue of the Vanguard occasional paper series, Vincible Ignorance: Reforming Australian Professional Military Education for the Demands of the Twenty-First Century, by Professor Michael Evans, was released in December 2023.
Drawing on his extensive military and academic career and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/vincible-ignorance-reforming-australian-professional-military-education-demands-twenty-first-century
Navy's new Cadet Youth Development Continuum was recently launched on board HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-05/new-horizons-navy-cadets
This year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour engaged 14 nations and involved more than 2000 Defence personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/stronger-than-ever-indo-pacific
Australian soldier Private Jess Sami never thought she would be leading Solomon Islands' rugby team at the Pacific Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/giving-back-through-sport-health-care
A RAAF P-8A Poseidon and 33 RAAF personnel have conducted two training exercises in Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/joining-forces-japan
Exercise Global Dexterity has brought together aircraft from the US, UK and Australia for a series of air mobility training missions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/heavy-lifters-arrive-down-under
Soldiers and officers from across the country spent the weeks preparing for their deployment to Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/soldiers-strengthen-ties-malaysia
The final phase of Exercise High Sierra aimed to graduate the newest generation of fast-jet pilots.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-04/new-pilots-challenged-during-exercise
In a historic first Australia will take part in Exercise Yama Sakura 85 (YS85) enhancing our interoperability and mutual defence capability with Japan and the United States.
More than 200 Australian Defence Force personnel will take part in the large-scale Command Post Training Exercise involving…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-12-04/first-time-participation-japan-us-exercise
Flight Sergeant Nathan King was determined to get back his physical capabilities after losing the loss of two muscles in his left leg.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-03/pushing-through-pain
The Prince of Wales Award scheme is celebrating 40 years of supporting Australian Defence Force reservists and their civilian employers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-12-01/reservists-awarded-funding-support-continued-professional-development
Corporal Nathan Groen has been awarded the Royal Australian Regiment Hassett trophy for the regiment’s best junior leader.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-01/humble-corporal-awarded-leadership-style
Officers from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force observed aviators taking part in stressful scenarios of aircraft security operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-01/security-numbers-evacuation-scenario
Australia's Army has hosted 11 female Timor-Leste Soldiers as part of an initiative to empower women in military roles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-12-01/empowering-women-through-confidence-skill
The Australian Army’s annual Run Army fun run is about to triple in size, with the Queensland Police, Ambulance, and Fire & Emergency Services joining forces to create one super-sized community event, supported by RSL QLD.
Heading into its fourth year, Run Army has doubled in entrants every…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-12-01/army-emergency-services-unite-run-army
A joint Colour Replacement Parade has been held at RAAF Base East Sale to mark the start of a new chapter for Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-30/colour-parade-marks-milestone
A historic aircraft handed over to Air Force is being restored to its original wartime configuration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-30/our-girl-tells-local-story
Flight Lieutenant Abdul Khan dreamt of becoming an Air Force pilot before he knew the English word for plane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-30/one-good-turn-deserves-another
Some of the Australian Army's newest soldiers have been put through their paces during Exercise Green Blaze.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-30/new-recruits-get-taste-real-thing
The Newcastle Williamtown Air Show has given two squadrons a chance to connect to their past.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-11-29/connections-take-flight-newcastle