7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, has been honoured for the unit’s achievements in Iraq with a formal parade in Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-18/battalion-awarded-iraq-theatre-honour
Soldiers from Australia and four other nations contend with heat and humidity in Malaysian jungles during Exercise Bersama Lima.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-17/lessons-from-jungle-book-experience
As defence technology develops rapidly, Navy's small but dedicated and skilled multimedia unit meets it head-on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-17/lights-camera-action-innovate
B-2 Spirit bomber aircraft from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) will be visiting RAAF Base Amberley this month as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) initiative. Several PACAF KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft will be supporting the B-2 Spirit aircraft, providing refuelling capability for the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-07-11/b-2-spirit-aircraft-arrives-raaf-base-amberley
The dedication and bravery of the RAAF aviators who formed the Australian contingent in the RAAF’s Bomber Command has been acknowledged 79 years on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-09/brave-crews-remembered
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a C-27J Spartan aircraft and personnel to participate in Exercise Cope North in Guam, from 8 to 24 February 2023. The long standing joint military exercise focuses on increased combat readiness and humanitarian assistance training with the United…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-01-30/royal-australian-air-force-joins-united-states-japan-exercise-cope-north-2023
Smiles and laughter were uniform of the day when personnel from Australian ships visited children’s homes in India.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-11-11/adf-personnel-bring-joy-indian-children
The Defence Aviation Safety Authority has been restructured following a review.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-06-08/aviation-safety-gets-revamp
The return of Navy Day Victoria, after a pandemic hiatus, coincided with the 80th anniversary of HMAS Castlemaine’s commissioning in Williamstown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-20/day-sell-dream
Virtual reality software will allow Army to practise drills without touching a weapon and attack live enemies without stepping outside.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-10-17/virtual-training-new-reality
The Australian Defence Force has conducted air and sea reconnaissance flights in Tonga to gain a greater understanding of damage caused to the islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-03/reconnaissance-flights-survey-tonga
A giant fresh fruit gift has been sent to HMAS Adelaide from the Government of Tonga to acknowledge the ADF's support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-08/taste-tonga-crew
HMAS Canberra arrives in Tonga to relieve HMAS Adelaide on Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-02/hmas-canberra-arrives-tonga
HMAS Canberra arrived home in Sydney on March 29 after supporting the Tongan people as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-30/hmas-canberra-arrives-home
The ADF is supporting the Australian Government’s humanitarian assistance and relief mission to Tonga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-31/adf-supports-australias-response-tonga
The music of the Royal Australian Navy Band Tasmania filled the air in Hobart when it performed at the Royal Hobart Regatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-02-25/navy-band-rocks-regatta
Working in a small team on a small boat offers plenty of variety for sailors.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-23/small-boats-offer-big-rewards
Replenishment ship HMAS Supply is one of Navy’s key enablers for keeping the fleet in the fight.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-05-04/supply-critical-keeping-ships-sea
More than six months after the Defence COVID-19 Task Force was established, its commander is shifting his focus to the high-risk weather season.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-09/focus-task-force-shifts-high-risk-weather-season
This is an abridged and edited version of a speech given by Major General Craig Orme, presented at the 'SIMTECT 2012: Asia-Pacific Simulation & Training Conference and Exhibition' on 19 June 2012. Simulation is not about technology – it's about culture. Simulation is about being willing to be…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/professional-military-education-simulation
In the second issue of Listening Post released in October 2021, Matthew Sussex and Michael Clarke provide a round up of responses to the AUKUS announcement last month; the QUAD summit; deterrence implications of the China's Gliding Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (G-FOBS) that was reportedly…
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/research-innovation/research-publications/listening-post-issue-2
Personnel from the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, spent a week training in the jungle in preparation for their deployment to Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/jungle-mozzies-are-mighty-challenge
More than 150 Navy cadets were brought together from all over Australia to experience a range of activities and training during their annual camp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-13/adventure-lifetime
Two sailors from a capsized yacht were rescued in extreme sea conditions by the crew of the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-07-04/hmas-brisbane-rescue
Personnel are continuing to build trust and rapport with Korea on Operation Linesmen.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-05/peacekeeping-korea-continues
Air Force’s No. 24 Squadron exercised its right to Freedom of Entry to Adelaide to mark the 70th anniversary of the city honouring the unit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/medieval-tradition-parade-adelaide
Three current and former ADF members will negotiate the Atlantic in a small boat, as part of the World’s Toughest Row.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-13/rowing-atlantic-veterans-charity
Sergeant Carly Box feels like she is back home after putting the Army uniform back on once again.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-23/aviator-returns-home-army
Beginning in France, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay now makes its way through Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-06-19/supporting-100-years-legacy