A former student himself, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga recently visited the Australian Defence College.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-06/tongan-royalty-visits-his-old-campus
The Defence Industry Pathways Program has been a hit in Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-10-15/pathway-defence-industry-popular
Australia’s high standards of battle-level training have been demonstrated by training with the British Armed Forces and NATO partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-03/australian-army-officer-strengthens-ties-uk
HMAS Stirling celebrated Navy Week through engagement with the local community and activities for Navy members and fleet units.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-03/stirling-celebrates-122-years-navy
For the first time in its 122 year history, the Australian Army has a dedicated health brigade to ensure Army’s deployable health capability is ready to support future operations and training, both at home and overseas.
Today’s transfer of authority parade at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, has…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-03/new-health-brigade-army
The Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23) at Avalon has not only thrilled the crowds and shown off ADF capability but has proven to be a key testing ground for two of Australia’s Air Navigation Service Providers.
The Royal Australia Air Force and Airservices Australia have been working…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-03/air-traffic-controllers-unite-avalon
While most are asleep in their cabins, a sailor sits working in repair bases with his satchel of painting supplies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-03/keeping-focused-level-sea
From bringing home prisoners of war to transporting dignitaries, Air Force's 34 Squadron has a lot to show for its 80 years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-02/marking-80-years-vip-service
Plan Galileo, Defence’s national approach to sustaining the Navy fleet to ensure ships are deployed as needed, has a new leader at the helm.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-02/future-now-sustainment-model
The close-knit crew of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste has set sail for its home port of Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-27/new-vessel-home-stretch
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) have taken another step forward in their strong aviation partnership.
At the Australian International Airshow, Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, and Papua New Guinea’s Chief of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-02/boosting-papua-new-guineas-aviation-capability
For the first time, halal and kosher friendly meals will be an option for personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/more-diversity-ration-pack-menu
The Republic of Korea Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force participated in a friendship flight at the Australian International Airshow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/roulettes-black-eagles-soar-new-heights
Today the Australian Army celebrates its 122nd birthday by highlighting the strength of character and selfless acts of this year’s Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Awards recipients.
The award is named after Trooper Church, a Special Air Service Regiment combat medic who served with the United…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-01/army-marks-122-years-jonathan-church-awards
Assisting the elderly with flood repairs has contributed to Corporal Justin Wells becoming the Jonathan Church Good Soldiering ambassador.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/proud-be-ambassador
When Corporal Dylan Curran jumped into a Hawkei for a driving assessment, all he was thinking about was passing it.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/giving-help-asking-it
Corporal Michael Stoop heard bone-chilling screams as he approached the scene of a three-car accident last year in Tasmania.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/quick-action-emergency
Private Wayne Drage provides foster care for his community’s most vulnerable children, while managing society’s most dangerous men.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-03-01/committed-caring-vulnerable-children
Soldiers based in Lismore have spread out to smaller towns in the NSW Northern Rivers area, as the focus of Operation Flood Assist expands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-03-06/support-smaller-towns-northern-rivers
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is rolling out a range of purpose-designed combat rations to better serve the needs of the ADF and improve combatant effectiveness in the field.
Head Land Systems, Major General Andrew Bottrell announced the awarding of the Combat Rations Pack contract to New…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-03-01/defence-rolls-out-diverse-combat-rations-adf-personnel
The latest batch of Super Hornet aircrew trainees completed their final qualification activity at RAAF Base Tindal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-28/nt-skies-welcome-newest-super-hornet-aircrew
Indonesia has accepted Australia’s offer to help search for missing submarine KRI Nanggala (402).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-23/navy-vessels-support-search
Australia, the United States and Japan have wrapped up Exercise Cope North in the west Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-27/pacific-exercise-builds-flexible-air-power
The Chief of the Australian Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, today officially welcomed the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) newest trainee officers at the annual CDF Parade.
The parade is a traditional marking of the trainee officers’ successful transition from civilians to members…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-02-25/chief-defence-force-welcomes-new-trainee-officers
An ADF contingent has deployed to New Zealand in response to a request for assistance following Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-24/adf-provides-disaster-assistance-nz
Army's History Unit has introduced a new take on their classic walking tour of Anglesea Barracks, including the introduction of 3D glasses.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-24/step-back-time-barracks
Anyone in the ADF who says ‘nothing can surprise them’ should ask a colleague if they have hidden talents.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-24/personnel-painted-different-light
Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community as part of Navy Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-22/navy-opens-hatches-sydney
New notes rang out at Tasmania’s Royal Hobart Regatta, during the performance of a new composition from Navy Band.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-24/navy-brings-new-sound-old-ceremony
In 2013, Defence approved its members to march in uniform at the annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-02-23/decade-makes-difference