It was a bittersweet moment for onlookers at Fleet Base West on December 2 when HMAS Sirius returned home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-09/home-final-time
A culminating activity for Exercise Archibald provided a unique opportunity to practise specialist capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-08/military-police-put-test-archibald
Reconstruction work at Fiji’s Lekutu Secondary School is progressing well with the first phase now complete.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-08/supporting-fijian-education-opportunities
An Army team has helped make a difference by organising a group plasma donation at Lifeblood Centre, Liverpool.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-08/group-donation-save-lives
The Australian Defence Force Academy and United States Naval Academy have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-08/new-exchange-opportunity
Nursing officer Lieutenant Susan ‘Red’ Wiard has been making a name for herself all around the world by lifting heavy things.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-09/lifting-trophies-military-motivation
Captain James Finlayson says it's a privilege to answer Solomons Islands' call for support from Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/ready-step-up-ready-help
Captain Celie Bright-Perry's deployment to the Solomon Islands has allowed her to apply training in a unique team environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/taking-skills-across-pacific
Air Force’s School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS) at RAAF Base Wagga has honoured the Warrant Officers of the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-07/school-portrait-gallery-tribute-leaders
The two vehicles under consideration for Australia’s multi-billion dollar infantry fighting vehicle project have undergone sea transportability trials.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-07/sea-legs-infantry-fighting-vehicles-tested
When COVID-19 hit, it looked like the Navy Reserve Entry Officers’ Course would be an early casualty of the pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-07/course-navigates-way-through-rough-times
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
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