Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste and ADV Cape Capricorn have officially been welcomed to their homeport, HMAS Coonawarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/patrol-boats-welcomed-homeport
From South Korea to Japan, HMAS Anzac has continued to conduct important exercises, operations and engagement activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/strengthening-partnerships-sea-ashore
Soldiers from Australian, French and Japanese forces are putting their heads and skills together on Exercise Southern Jackaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/exercise-combines-international-forces
A mortar course for trainees at 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment reintroduces the capability into Reserve infantry battalions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/mortar-course-puts-trainees-right-trajectory
Soldiers were put to the test in this years Exercise Beersheba Cup which ran over a 72-hour period.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/soldiers-get-taste-leadership
Tanks and infantry fought side by side against a fictional enemy in a training activity that   developed an efficient and lethal combined arms team.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-27/tanks-infantry-lethal-combination
Bullets, rockets and artillery shells flew down range simultaneously in an intense defence of the gun line during Exercise Chau Pha.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-26/combined-arms-team-defends-gun-line
The Landscape Management Manual (LMM) provides policy implementation direction and requirements for certain land management activities in line with Defence’s legislative obligations and stewardship goals. LMM provides both specific instructions and reference to guidance materials, to support…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/landscape-management-manual
The Defence Environment and Heritage Manual outlines how Defence manages long-term sustainability of the environment and provides guidance on Defence’s legislative obligations and stewardship goals. The includes: environmental assessments and approvals heritage management domestic biosecurity…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/environment-heritage-manual
The purpose of the Major Works Subcontract User Manual is to provide information to entities lodging a tender for a procurement using the Major Works Subcontract (MASC) and for entities currently engaged under a MASC. The MASC is used by a Managing Contractor to engage a subcontractor to…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/major-works-subcontract-user-manual
The Defence Infrastructure Panel - Environment, Heritage and Estate Engineering (DIP-EHEE) Contract Manual provides guidance and assistance on how to manage engagements and contractual arrangements under the terms of the panel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/defence-infrastructure-panel-environment-heritage-estate-engineering-contract-manual
The Defence Infrastructure Panel (DIP) Contract Manual provides guidance and assistance on how to manage engagements and contractual arrangements under the terms of the panel. For engagements under the Project Management / Contract Administration Service Category please see the Contract Manual for…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/defence-infrastructure-panel-contract-manual
Feeling the effects of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training, staff cadets at Duntroon are more prepared for the frontline.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-23/teamwork-through-tears
The Royal Military College - Duntroon added another chapter to its history when the Corps of Staff Cadets staged the first Trooping the Colour for King Charles III.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/old-tradition-new-king
Air Force Drone Racing Association hosted their annual expo and racing tournament in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/defence-building-abuzz
Australian Army soldiers took a shot at becoming snipers during the highly competitive Sniper Pre-Selection Course in Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-22/prospective-snipers-give-it-their-best-shot
In a first, 7th Brigade soldiers cleaned heavy vehicles during equipment decontamination training at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-21/army-reaches-new-milestone
Soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces Peacekeeping Centre have completed their Bushmaster training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-21/bushmaster-training-reinforces-ties
Leading Seaman Esther Melvin's role on board HMAS Canberra is to ensure the guns are ready to fire.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/sailor-shoots-stars
HMAS Toowoomba received a warm welcome back to its home port following a three-month deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-20/ship-returns-smiles-waves
Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers to Defence capability. Award-winning reservists from each state and territory receive financial assistance of up to $10,000 to undertake a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/awards-worth-winning-reservists
HMAS Sydney personnel have conducted a medical evacuation of a civilian mariner, hundreds of nautical miles off the West Australian coast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/navy-rescues-injured-mariner
The ADF's new suite of cranes will boost its ability to do the heavy lifting on operations in Australia and abroad.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-16/new-cranes-reach-lofty-heights
Sergeant Georgia Hannah received the Conspicuous Service Cross in this year’s King’s Birthday awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/combing-through-design-fault-reaps-reward
Lieutenant Fiona Nguyen's work in the air domain landed her a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/high-flyer-boosts-aerial-workforce
Corporal Timothy Nevin's efforts to retain a communications system have landed him a King’s Birthday award,
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-15/no-joke-aviators-surprise-kings-medal
Air Force personnel worked with other first responders on a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-14/emergency-response-put-test
Anxiously waiting months for a Military Employment Classification Review Board (MECRB) determination has become a thing of the past with the introduction of a digital work flow system in 2020. It’s now being developed for triservice implementation, thanks to Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Cheryl…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-14/faster-reviews-lead-gong
One of Australia's oldest living female signallers has celebrated her 99th birthday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-14/99-signals-big-milestone
RAAF personnel who served in Royal Air Force Bomber Command 81 years ago have been honoured at the Australian War Memorial.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-14/australian-bomber-command-aviators-remembered