A Logie nomination was a bonus for a Defence-driven television series that has encouraged Gen Z viewers to consider STEM careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-18/tv-show-inspires-new-generation-recruits
Thousands of young Australians will have the opportunity to be immersed in exciting careers at the annual Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day this Saturday. Prospective trainee officers from across the country will gain an insight into life and study at ADFA during the open day, which…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-17/adfa-open-day-showcases-exciting-defence-force-careers
Geography scientist Dr Alexander Lee and his team research new capabilities and concepts for the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-17/using-science-battlefield
A ceremony was held in Kings Park, WA, to mark the opening of the Perth Korean War Memorial.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-17/forgotten-war-no-longer
Battling large swells and whitewash in Mooloolaba, ADF rowers waded out into the ocean and came back in with a bronze medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-16/adf-rocks-boat-coastals
Australian and United States artillery soldiers tested their skills on the field together during Exercise Brolga Sprint.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-16/side-side-gun-line
As Defence Space Command looks to the stars, one of its aviators is an expert on what happens when those stars die.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-16/aviator-reaches-stars
Colonel Robin Smith and his organisation ensure the Australian Army is equipped with the best technologies out in the field.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-14/staying-ahead-game
National Science Week kicked off at Defence with a launch event hosted by the Chief Defence Scientist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-14/inspiring-next-generation-scientists
Humans and autonomous robots work together to change the way the Australian Army trains and fights.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-15/swarm-technological-advances
The people of Ingham have been taking every opportunity to make Defence personnel feel welcome during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-04/locals-play-their-role-talisman-sabre
If HMAS Onslow could talk, it might share the many stories the Steyn family created in its hull.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-15/like-father-like-sons
Exercise Highball has successfully concluded in Lancelin, Western Australia with the live fire of long-range land-based rocket artillery against a maritime target. ​A combined Australian Joint Operations Command and United States Indo-Pacific Command initiative, the exercise used a range of air,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-15/exercise-highball-showcases-land-based-maritime-strike-capability-defence
Bringing a new Royal Australian Navy ship in to service naturally brings challenges, especially when it's only the fifth of its kind.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-14/lessons-learned-from-valued-partner
Australian Army and Air Force personnel worked together to provide real world health care to deployed forces during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-14/damage-control-medical-care
A significant package of resurfacing works for the runways at RAAF Base Darwin and Darwin International Airport will begin this week and continue until late 2024.  The $200 million works program will help support military and civilian air traffic into the Northern Territory to at least 2040.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-13/runway-works-set-begin-darwin-airport
RAAF aviators welcomed United States Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force to the team during Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-11/resources-secure-airbase
Receiving her Federation Star for 40 years of service is an experience Warrant Officer Kylie Terry never thought would happen.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-11/stars-realign-survivor
The Air Force explosive ordnance disposal team protected airfields and aviators from simulated IEDs during a training exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-11/ready-act-suspicion
The first sculpture of an individual woman to be erected at the Australian War Memorial is a source of pride for serving nurses.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-10/statue-tribute-all-military-nurses
Corporal Christopher Meldrum role as an Aircraft Technician is crucial to ensure every aircraft is ready to get back out in the sky.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-10/from-runway-sky
Young people had a taste of what Army service entails during ‘Look at Life’ activities in South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-10/getting-closer-look
Warrant Officer (retired) John Shoesmith continues to hold onto memories of flying the Spitfire even on his 100th birthday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-10/spitfire-pilot-turns-100
In the absence of an airfield control tower, a transportable system has given RAAF Base Curtin greater air-space awareness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-02/mobile-system-allows-air-traffic-team-take-control
Aircraftman Max Tesoriero always had an interest in designing and building boats and is now working with Navy on an uncrewed surface vessel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-09/uncrewed-surface-vessel-launched
CrossFit has been endorsed as an ADF Sport, a recognition that brings with it funding and opportunity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-09/crossfit-named-official-adf-sport
Enhancing relationships was a key theme during Exercise Talisman Sabre, especially during the land-phase in North Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-08/nations-combine-world-class-combat-training
Teams of sailors from around the world took over the Cairns Esplanade Activity Precinct during a sports tournament hosted by HMAS Cairns.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-08/bringing-it-court
Defence's first Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, talks about the challenge of filling the ADF's current vacancies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-07/finding-people-serve
Australian, Korean and US joint terminal attack controllers took part in battlefield simulations as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-04/simulations-merge-battlefield-action