Australia’s maritime capability and readiness will be supported by new world-leading design rules, following the launch of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework at the Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The ANC Framework updates and refines international and Australian…

ADF and US forces enhanced their coordination on a recent exercise in the Northern Territory.

Former Navy maritime warfare officer Scott Reynolds is gearing up to compete in the Invictus Games in The Hague this year.

The establishment of the Defence Digital Group within Defence represents increased focus on delivering information and communications technology (ICT) capability that will ensure Defence is ready to fight and win in the digital age.   The Group, previously known as Chief Information Officer…

This issue of the Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies reflects on a wide range of topics that often times can pass under the radar as attention is drawn to the urgent. It is in the Defence community’s interest to appreciate that the following articles and commentaries address and…

Defence has held an information session with industry to progress the Sovereign Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise.

Gender advisers are deploying more frequently on exercises to enhance Air Force's interaction with locals.

To mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia’s Federation Guard conducted a 96-gun salute on the forecourt of Parliament House.

The 79th anniversary of RAAF squadrons joining combat operations with RAF Bomber Command in World War II will be commemorated in June.

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the Royal Australian Air Force, Australia’s fleet of F/A-18A/B Classic Hornets has been farewelled, to make way for the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter. The remaining few active Classic Hornets—that have been employed in the defence of…

The Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition will open its doors to a record number of defence industry businesses and international naval delegations in Sydney this week. Indo Pacific 2023 is the region’s premier commercial maritime and naval defence exposition, encompassing the Royal…

Director of Australian War Graves Brigadier Paul Nothard is passionate about the recognition of those who died serving their country.

One of Navy’s longest running and most prestigious awards, the Gloucester Cup, has been awarded to HMAS Arunta.

Along the coast from the Northern Territory to NSW, members of international forces caught their breath as Exercise Talisman Sabre drew to a close.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully rolled out an online training package to support Defence personnel who may be deployed as part of Defence’s response to COVID-19. The training courses are designed to quickly prepare ADF personnel, who do not have a medical background, to conduct…

Soldiers and their families met with Army’s senior leaders, Defence and Government healthcare providers at the 2017 Chief of Army Wounded, Injured and Ill Digger Forum in Canberra this week. Participants at the annual forum shared their experiences of being or working with wounded, injured and ill…

Karel Dubsky was not a member of the group that called itself the Jedi Council and did not participate in the activities of that group. He freely assisted New South Wales Police and the Australian Defence Force Investigative Service with their investigations. On 20 October 2013, the Chief of…

A soldier from the 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment, attended the interment ceremony of Olwyn Green in South Korea.

A Royal Australian Navy task group is deepening ties with friends, partners and allies across the Indo-Pacific.

Tested amid the chaos of a simulated conflict, legal officers from the ADF and Five Eyes nations prepared for the legalities of war.

Soldiers who operate Army’s land tactical vehicles shared their insights with partner nations during a Rheinmetall MAN conference in Brisbane.

Sixteen soldiers and officers experienced sea-change training with a veterans sailing group in Mooloolaba.

Battling 36-degree heat and humidity in Darwin, soldiers have pushed a 2500kg M2A2 howitzer 20 kilometres for charity.

ADF teams dominated at the ADF Touch Football Championships in October.

The Joint Helicopter School has increased the output of trained aircrew by 50 per cent, setting a new monthly flying record.

The Royal Australian Navy has worked with defence industry to test autonomous and uncrewed systems that have the capacity to transform the way Navy conducts maritime warfare. Held at Jervis Bay over two weeks, Exercise Autonomous Warrior tested a range of autonomous technologies below and on the…

Ten Australian manufacturing businesses will share more than $3.6 million to develop cutting-edge defence capabilities and boost exports in the latest round of Defence grants. The payments include more than $800,000 to a New South Wales company producing hard armour for military personnel, $585,000…

ADF personnel took part in the 80 kilometre run along Sydney’s famous coastline in the Bondi to Manly Ultra.

Aviators had the chance to develop their research through the Air and Space Power Centre’s secondment program.

Soldiers on a study tour have discovered the World War Two battlefields of Papua New Guinea provide fertile ground for learning.