Defence has awarded a $12.9 million contract to QinetiQ Australia to co-develop and manufacture a high energy defensive laser system prototype capable of deployment in a wide range of operational environments. QinetiQ, an Australian-based world leader in high-power laser research and technology,…

Special Operations Command personnel who supported Australia's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches, have been rewarded.

Defence has announced Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred tenderer to deliver on a new Australian Defence satellite communication system, through Joint Project 9102 Phase 1. Lockheed Martin Australia will progress to the next stage of the Defence procurement process, which includes engaging…

A Royal New Zealand Navy sailor is gaining the full Aussie experience on an exchange program with the Royal Australian Navy.   

Australian defence industry will modernise critical fuel support systems to enable the rapid and independent deployment of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).  World Fuel Services – Australia Pty Ltd has been contracted to replace, modernise and support the ADF’s deployable bulk fuel storage…

For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome return from his nine-to-five job in the banking sector. 

HMAS Choules personnel were inspired to raise funds for Soldier On this month when their shipmate got moving for the March On fundraiser.

The public snapped up the chance to hop in a simulator and experience flying a Navy helicopter at the Hunter Valley Airshow.

An Air Force military working dog handler has produced an innovation that levels up the capability.

The Australian Civil Military Centre (ACMC), in conjunction with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), today released an updated version of its flagship publication – Same Space, Different Mandates. The publication explores changes to civil-military-police coordination in…

The Screen Warriors Program aims to help veterans transfer skills into a career they may not be aware they would flourish in.

Instructors deployed on Operation Kudu are adjusting to local weather as they train the second rotation of recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell has officially opened Taurama Barracks while on a visit to Papua New Guinea.

When Wendy Jackson first saw the Submarine Training and Systems Centre near Perth in the early 90s, it was a shell of a building.

Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, joined Darwin radio host Dan Hilliard to raise funds for Soldier On.

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority and Australian Space Agency are developing a common approach to the safety regulation of space activities.

To celebrate one year of the regional maintenance centre in Cairns, Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen spent time with the workforce.

The new Head of Navy Engineering is passionate about empowering her workforce to perform above their own expectations.

Army engineers will spend time on Vanuatu’s remote island of Futuna to help restore key buildings damaged by tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin.

Twelve-week-old Joey is a high-energy and inquisitive kelpie pup, but 3 Combat Engineer Regiment’s newest recruit has some big paws to fill.

Royal Australian Navy nursing officer Lieutenant Donna Miller was destined for a life at sea.

RAAF personnel have helped to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods into North Korea.

Australia is a step closer to finalising a major deal to provide Boxer heavy weapon carrier vehicles to the German Army.

A contingent from the ADF is in Papua New Guinea for annual training activities as part of Exercise Olgeta Warrior.

An Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan multi-role helicopter ditched into the water in vicinity of Jervis Bay, NSW during a routine training exercise. All 10 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel on board the aircraft have been recovered and accounted for and are being assessed by medical personnel at…

Deploying on Operation Argos, Flight Lieutenant Natasha Henderson reflected on her path to captaining a P-8A Poseidon.

Navy ships recently provided prompt assistance to two separate civilian vessels in distress in less than four hours.

Two environmental health officers joined with the New Zealand Army Force Health Protection Team to advise and assist after Cyclone Gabrielle.

One year on from its establishment, the Information Warfare Officer work group is maturing rapidly and growing.

Defence Force Recruiting will leverage the many stories told by Navy people with the launch their major advertising campaign on March 19.