An Indigenous artist has honoured Navy’s close connection to the Saltwater people of Blue Mud Bay.

Navy will change the way it trains and prepares its people, placing a focus on career flexibility and life-long learning.

Corporal Natasha Wilson has moved from Navy to Air Force adding depth of experience to her 20 years with the ADF.

The Air Force centenary commemorations have also ensured history is preserved, with funds generated from merchandise sales donated to heritage restorations.

A roster of dogs are helping to lift the morale of recruits as they go through initial training in Melbourne.

Pilot Officer John Lewin's passion for aviation led him to become one of the ADF's newest pilots.

Reservist Wing Commander Peter Overton’s love for storytelling has allowed him to wear many hats during his career. 

Had it not been for a drought, former CDF Sir Angus Houston might never have pursued a distinguished ADF career.

A base airfield engineering officer, Flying Officer Ryan Rosenberger is inspired by WWII squadrons which maintained critical infrastructure.

When two Mirage jets flew low over Air Chief Marshal Binskin's boyhood home, he was hooked.

GENERAL ANGUS CAMPBELL: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here with you today at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference. I wish to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we meet – the Gadigal people – and pay my respects to their Elders past, present…

Annie Goldsack sees her rehousing of Timorese and Kosovar refugees in Victoria as one her life's highlights

The Navy Indigenous Development Program class 18 has celebrated their graduation after five months of hard work and self-discovery.

A five-year support contract has been awarded to meet the extensive, complex needs of ADF’s flight data monitoring capability.

Defence’s strong commitment to Closing the Gap continues with the largest joint venture with an Indigenous firm now completing a major construction milestone at Garden Island, Sydney.  As one of Australia’s largest employers, Defence is in a strong position to contribute to the National…

On 22 May, a US Marine who arrived in Australia as part of the 2021 Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) on 9 May returned a positive result for COVID-19 upon routine exit testing at the conclusion of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period. Due to the strict procedures put in place before the…

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.