The ADF went up against Bangladesh in a series of football games during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-04/finding-common-ground
HMAS Toowoomba’s embarked aviation team, Flight 607 Valkyrie, has received a blessing from the ship’s chaplain.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-04/blessing-valkyrie
Australian Defence Force Academy trainee officers embarked on a final test of character, leadership and ethics before graduation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-04/cadets-face-final-leadership-test
The Australian Defence Force is continuing to contribute to regional security, with three Royal Australian Navy ships to conduct a regional presence deployment throughout Southeast and Northeast Asia.
HMA Ships Brisbane and Toowoomba have departed their homeports on opposite sides of the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-09-29/royal-australian-navy-sets-sail-regional-presence-deployment
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in partnership with the City of Newcastle and Port Stephens Council are proud to present the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023 over the weekend of 18 and 19 November.
Saturday 18 November is a free event with flying displays over the water at Newcastle’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-09-29/air-show-tickets-sale
Rockhampton students were given a chance to gain valuable insights into the diverse range of career opportunities in the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-29/leaving-lasting-impression
The Australian Defence Force’s MRH-90 Taipan helicopters will not return to flying operations before their planned withdrawal date of December 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-29/taipans-withdrawn-from-service
Soldiers from five countries, including Australia, joined forces in Darwin for Exercise Carabaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-27/ingenuity-wins-day
Exercise Wirra Jaya saw a new level of integration between Australia and Indonesia in a rich series of training between the units.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-28/going-from-strength-strength
Australian businesses will have the chance to learn more about becoming a Defence provider at a forum in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-28/opportunities-top-end
The Government has outlined key changes to Army’s units and formations, and equipment locations, to boost capabilities and preparedness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-28/major-changes-army-announced
The ADF Touch Association gave newly trained PNG coaches and referees a chance to put their skills to the test.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-27/touch-down-png
HMAS Maryborough marched through its namesake city with swords drawn, drums beating, bands playing and colours flying.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-27/special-march-through-namesake-city
Personnel have started rolling up their sleeves for this year’s Defence Blood Drive, and they're encouraging the public to get involved.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-08/join-drive-save-lives
The ADF women's netball team made it to the grand final for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-10/more-than-just-sport
HMAS Hobart, affectionately known as ‘the green ghost’, recently received a much-needed refresh inside and out.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-25/green-ghost-shipshape
Guidance in the air and on the ground have helped UNSW Canberra Spirit Award recipient Pilot Officer Katherine Russell get to where she is.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-15/following-right-flight-path
Army signallers provided extra capability and training outcomes for 9th Brigade on Exercise Rhino Run.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-26/signallers-dial-it-up-run
Major Mark Moloney (retd) has received a Medal for Gallantry for his actions under hazardous conditions in Vietnam at the 'Battle of the Bunkers' in 1968.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-21/veteran-recognised-last-battle-bunkers
The roar of aircraft engines overhead marked the start of Battle of Britain commemorations in Hobart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-22/air-force-pauses-remember-historic-battle
Defence is supporting new ideas and research on strategic issues facing Australia through the Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP), with applications for the 2024 round opening today.
A total of $3.5 million in funding will be available for successful applicants across a three-year period.
Now in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-09-22/strategic-policy-grants-program-now-open
Members of RAAF Base Edinburgh have shared in the 100th birthday celebrations for a WW2 Air Force veteran.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-22/milestone-teaches-inspires-young-aviators
Defence personnel have shared skills at The Army Alpine Association annual development carnival, Rock&Ice23.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-21/forming-rock-solid-relationships
Australia has delivered a new Guardian-class patrol boat to Micronesia to enhance the region's maritime security.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/australia-delivers-new-patrol-boat
The ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system and upgrade its fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-19/boost-maritime-patrol-response-fleet
Japanese and Australian service personnel spoke about gender, peace, and security during a recent air combat exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-18/multilateral-conversation-about-gender-equality
RAAF Base Amberley was visited by an Australian Federal Police high-level delegation to discuss national security.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-19/air-force-afp-bond-over-security-goals
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Constable Armstrong Regoso took his training from ADF specialists across the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-18/constable-puts-training-test-nauru
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be deploying six F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Indonesia for the first time, as part of Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23.
Held at Manado in North Sulawesi from 18 to 28 September 23, Exercise Elang AUSINDO 23 involves 150 RAAF personnel…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-09-18/australia-indonesia-strengthen-defence-ties-during-air-combat-exercise
Defence has conducted air surveillance of illegal activity in North Korea as part of an international effort to eliminate nuclear weapons in the country.
As part of Operation Argos, Defence deployed two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to enforce United…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-09-16/defence-joins-international-effort-enforce-sanctions-north-korea