A Navy officer is one of two Australians studying at the Singapore Armed Forces command and staff college.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/hard-work-comes-lighter-moments
Aircraftwoman Bethany Griinke has known the ADF was for her since she marched around in her parents' boots as a toddler.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/marching-into-her-own-boots
Personnel swapped the sea for sand as part of a ‘beach break’ following high-tempo ocean manoeuvres during Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/exercise-explores-cultural-horizons
The navies of India, Japan, the United States and Australia have been reminded of shared values during Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-31/common-ground-reinforces-bonds
In between mission during Operation Solania a team from 32 Squadron has visited local schools and hosted a VIP experience.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/golden-opportunities-all-days-work
Indigenous students experienced the thrill of flying in a C-17 Globemaster III and for one teenager it was her first time in the air.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/first-time-flying
A retired Army soldier has presented his first and final unit with an Indigenous representation of its emblem, the ghost bat.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/ex-digger-thanks-army-family-art
Leading Seaman Bradley Harris joined the Navy to develop his workplace skills. Now, as an instructor, he shares him.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/bringing-about-positive-change
Stephen Lockwood will be donning the green and gold in Düsseldorf as he represents Australia in table tennis, powerlifting and archery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/paddling-through-invictus-games
The ADF has reached a historic agreement that will make it easier to transport its people and equipment around the globe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-30/australia-move-enhance-partnerships
An audit of Defence's footprint of more than 2.8 million hectares will assess the estate's ability to meet operational and capability requirements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/defence-estate-be-reviewed
It was surfs-up for Defence personnel last month at the Kirra Longboard Klassic, with Navy riding in to first place.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/soldier-nips-victorious-sailors-heels
Indo-Pacific Endeavour is using a flexible fly-in fly-out approach to enhance international engagement opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/from-waves-wings
Since enrolling in the Defence Assisted Study Scheme, Petty Officer Nicholas Farallo has encouraged others to do the same.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-28/moving-ahead-degrees
Danielle Hale will be fulfilling her childhood dream when she wears the Australian colours at this years Invictus Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/competitor-tackles-her-fears
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will purchase new, smart sea mines, which will reinvigorate Defence’s maritime mining capability, and are deployable from submarines, ships and aircraft.
Following evaluation of market options last year, Defence selected RWM Italia to provide the capability under…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-29/australian-defence-force-purchase-smart-sea-mines
Air Force members are rolling up their sleeves and taking part in this year's Defence Blood Drive by donating life-saving blood.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-29/be-type-give-blood
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has conducted 17 missions and patrolled 686,000 square kilometres in an operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific.
As part of the third iteration of Operation Solania this year, the ADF provided important maritime surveillance support to the Pacific…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-29/defence-supports-pacific-partners-combat-illegal-fishing-region
Walking in the footsteps of a World War 1 VC recipient has given an Australian soldier a new appreciation for diggers’ hardships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-28/spot-heroic-stand
After suffering permanent physical disability in 2005, a former Army chef has found happiness in sport and mateship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-28/feeling-like-winner-already
Earlier today a United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crashed on Melville Island, north of Darwin, while supporting Exercise Predators Run 2023.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the three US service personnel who lost their lives, those who have been injured, the rest of the crew and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-27/statement-from-deputy-prime-minister-richard-marles-regarding-us-marine-corps-osprey-incident
Players from the ADF hockey team faced some of the nation’s best at this year’s Australian Country Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-28/sticking-it-out-pitch
Aircraft and personnel from the Royal Australian Air Force have participated in Exercise Red Flag Alaska, a United States Pacific Air Forces-led large force employment exercise, designed to replicate a high-end combat environment.
Task Unit Commander, Group Captain Matthew McCormack, said the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-25/royal-australian-air-force-participates-red-flag-alaska
Visiting a memorial to 53 Indonesian submariners was particularly poignant for four HMAS Anzac sailors.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-25/surreal-moment-remembering-nanggala
An upgrade to the test system for the engines that power RAAF's Super Hornets and Growlers will ensure reliability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-25/new-lease-life-aircraft-engine-testing
Pacific security leaders have met in Koror, Palau, to enhance information sharing and interoperability while strengthening relationships between partner nations.
Police, law-enforcement, customs, defence and immigration representatives from over 20 nations attended the fifth annual Joint Heads of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-08-25/australian-agencies-attend-pacific-security-chiefs-meeting
Hearing stories from a family friend in the Army inspired Private Thomas Adamson to follow in their steps.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-25/sticking-it
Able Seaman Jamie McGlinchey never let a diagnosis on a piece of paper stop him when he applied for this year's Invictus Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-25/stubbornness-shakes-off-shackles
Two RAAF members combined their Indian and Australian heritage to facilitate cultural understanding during this year’s Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-25/standing-side-side
Exercise Talisman Sabre gave 11 Squadron the chance to practise fitting ATM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles to P-8A aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-08-07/maritime-strike-capability-full-force