Law enforcement, national security, and military leaders, including police, customs, and immigration from across the Pacific, met in Koror, Palau, for the fifth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) Meeting from 23-24 August 2023. Members recognised the history of leaders’ guidance…

Private Jeremy Janson Army career has allowed him to step outside his comfort zone and explore outside Australia.

Two Toowoomba-born aviators chose the skies when they decided to join the ADF.

An ex-Army fitter armourer says her primary motivation for taking part in Invictus Games Düsseldorf is deeply personal.

A Thai major general hopes the partnership between his home country and his 'second home', Australia, will continue forever.

Australia, India, Japan and the United States successfully conducted Exercise Malabar in Sydney and across Australia’s east coast from 10 to 21 August. Supported by more than 2,000 personnel across the four nations, Exercise Malabar incorporated high-end anti-submarine, air-defence and gunnery…

A Naval Police coxswain is lending his expertise to improving procedures for the Vanuatu Police Force. 

The Federal Government has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with a Queensland company to start acquiring and supplying the next generation of small arms for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The contract is part of a $500 million plus commitment to provide Australia’s soldiers, sailors and…

The Australian Defence Force has commenced support to Pacific Partnership 2023, with specialist personnel deploying to five countries across the Indo-Pacific region from August to December. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief…

Major Matthew Breckenridge is determined keep building a good working relationship with Indonesia while on his inaugural exchange.

The acquisition of powerful, high-tech weapons systems will enhance Australia's ability to target enemies at longer ranges.

About the base Larrakeyah Defence Precinct (LDP) Base Support Area (BSA) includes, Larrakeyah, HMAS Coonawarra & Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB). The BSA also encompasses the following operational & non-operational satellite sites; Howard Springs North & South, Humpty Doo…

Australia has deployed a contingent of 26 planning and support staff to the Republic of Korea to participate in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield. The contingent comprises of 23 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and three civilian policy advisers. Ulchi Freedom Shield is an annual exercise…

Soldiers trained in 3D modelling and printing to create scaled replicas of vehicles and terrain at an Army Makerspace facility.

Among the fleet of warships at last year’s Rim of the Pacific Exercise, one carried a pair of Australian-built accurate quantum clocks.

For nine aviators, walking the Kokoda Track was an emotional experience and one they will never forget.

A Logie nomination was a bonus for a Defence-driven television series that has encouraged Gen Z viewers to consider STEM careers.

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…

Geography scientist Dr Alexander Lee and his team research new capabilities and concepts for the ADF.

A ceremony was held in Kings Park, WA, to mark the opening of the Perth Korean War Memorial.

Battling large swells and whitewash in Mooloolaba, ADF rowers waded out into the ocean and came back in with a bronze medal.

Australian and United States artillery soldiers tested their skills on the field together during Exercise Brolga Sprint.

As Defence Space Command looks to the stars, one of its aviators is an expert on what happens when those stars die.

Colonel Robin Smith and his organisation ensure the Australian Army is equipped with the best technologies out in the field.

National Science Week kicked off at Defence with a launch event hosted by the Chief Defence Scientist.

Humans and autonomous robots work together to change the way the Australian Army trains and fights.

The people of Ingham have been taking every opportunity to make Defence personnel feel welcome during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

If HMAS Onslow could talk, it might share the many stories the Steyn family created in its hull.

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,…

Bringing a new Royal Australian Navy ship in to service naturally brings challenges, especially when it's only the fifth of its kind.