After months of domestic support operations, soldiers from the 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, have returned to their core skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-07/battalion-returns-core-skills
The 3rd Combat Support Battalion has marched through Innisfail to mark the 15th anniversary of the battalion being granted Freedom of Entry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-07/historic-occasion-shared-community
Chief of the Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce reflects on the Taskforce's program of work over the next 18 months.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-10-30/comments-from-taskforce-chief
A World War II SAS and Battle of Britain veteran was escorted home to England last month by an Australian Army soldier to join the Chelsea Pensioners, a program run by the illustrious Chelsea Hospital for British Army veterans.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-06/world-war-ii-veteran-joins-chelsea-pensioners
Defence has been granted Designated Laboratory Status for both biomedical and environmental sample analysis by the international Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-06/defence-key-fight-against-chemical-weapons
Patrol boats from the Royal Australian Navy and Papua New Guinea Defence Force conducted maritime surveillance operations on Exercise Paradise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-06/paradise-patrols-strengthen-partnership
80 years since HMAS Parramatta (II) was lost, the red kangaroo funnel insignia from successor ship Parramatta (IV) was donated to the Australian War Memorial.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-06/red-kangaroos-donated-australia-war-memorial
A four-person ADF contingent worked alongside the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to provide specialist support in planning and preparation for the high-risk weather season.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-06/adf-helps-fiji-plan-high-risk-weather
We remember and reflect on the outstanding service and leadership of gunner Brigadier Shirley Goodwin, who served in both World Wars.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-04/artillerys-venerated-gentleman
Army has taken a step closer to making interactions with robots a regular occurrence for soldiers in the field.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-03/robots-take-field
The ADF is working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) to restore calm after recent civil unrest in Solomon Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-03/adf-support-solomon-islands
No. 81 Wing recently accepted the first Australian manufactured BLU-111(AUS)B/B.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-17/australian-warheads-introduced-into-service
The Wings Over Illawarra airshow was a great chance for the community to witness Air Force capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-03/spectacular-display-nsw-south-coast
A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft proved a formidable opponent in a tug-o-war challenge at RAAF Base Amberley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-03/pulling-together-good-cause
At the request of the NT Government, the ADF is providing support to NT authorities to enhance their capacity to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 in regional communities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-03/adf-provides-vital-support-nt-community
Naval Workboat Otter, Navy’s longest serving workboat, recently marked its 40th birthday at HMAS Cairns.
The original designer and port services crew were joined by Commanding Officer HMAS Cairns Commander Glenn Williams and Chaplain Bradley Galvin at the small boats pontoon for the celebrations.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-02/naval-workboat-celebrates-40-years-job
Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr, today announced the establishment of a new Army Aviation Command, at a ceremonial parade and helicopter flyover at Blamey Square, Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-02/army-aviation-command-established
Invictus Games 2018 competitors and officials have been honoured with the awarding of the Australian Sports Medal in a moving ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-01/invictus-games-participants-honoured
2nd Battalion (Amphibious), The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR (Amphib)) held a Freedom of Entry Parade into the City of Townsville. 50 years on since the Battalion was first granted Freedom of the City.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-01/half-century-freedom
Realistic training scenarios tested New Entry Officers' Course (NEOC) trainee's leadership skills during Exercise Matapan, held between November 15 - 25, at HMAS Creswell.
The trainees faced challenges such as rescuing a group stranded at sea infected with a highly contagious virus…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-02/trainees-learn-weight-leadership
The Running Change program has made tracks to Townsville, finding many happy feet ready to join in with the challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-01/running-change-arrives-townsville
Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment have excelled at core soldering skills, with the unit’s annual soldier competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-01/sappers-lead-from-front
The retirement of the Classic Hornet will be felt by many members who have supported flying operations over the years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-01/combat-support-unit-reflects-fondly-hornets
Air Force has farewelled the F/A-18A/B Hornets after more than 35 years of service, with an end of era event at RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/hornets-farewelled-after-more-than-35-years-service
Exercise Griffin Eagle provided an opportunity to further develop attack and reconnaissance aviation capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/griffin-eagle-tests-key-aviation-capabilities
MRH90 Taipan helicopters and aircrew from the 5th Aviation Regiment have made a flying visit to Cloncurry to both renew old friendships and to be prepared ahead of any emergency needs this High Risk Weather Season.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/reconnecting-local-communities-queensland
Australian and Indonesian Forces have conducted a virtual joint combined command post exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/exercise-planning-disaster-relief
An advanced high-temperature material developed by Australian Defence scientists could be destined for space thanks to an ongoing partnership between Defence and Gold Coast rocket company, Gilmour Space Technologies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/australias-space-technologies-heat-up
The Vanuatu Police Force post on Tongoa Island has received significant upgrades to their radio communication capabilities, allowing for better communications back to Port Vila and surrounding islands in the event of an emergency.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-29/better-connecting-tongoa-vanuatu
Memorial service held in Parramatta on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Parramatta II during World War II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-28/sinking-hmas-parramatta-ii-remembered