The first of 12 Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels - NUSHIP Arafura - has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/first-arafura-class-patrol-boat-launched
HMA Ships Brisbane and Warramunga have returned to their respective home ports after a three-month deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/crews-welcomed-home-east-west
Hard work and dedication has paid off for the graduates of Navy's Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-20/rewarding-careers-launched
Five new Air Force legal officers have been admitted to the ACT Supreme Court.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-20/air-force-sets-legal-record
An exceptional eye for capturing the moment has landed a talented infantry soldier a photographic prize.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/soldier-awarded-top-shot
ADF personnel this month observed US and Japanese Forces as they held one of the largest joint, bilateral command post exercises in recent times.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/adf-strengthens-links-us-japan
When Rathna Bandutunga left Sri Lanka for Australia, she never expected to find a successful and rewarding career in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/schedule-success-defence
A new memorial plaque honouring the heroics of Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC has been unveiled in Ulverstone, Tasmania.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/new-plaque-honours-teddy-sheean-vc
United Nations Command has farewelled its Deputy Commander Vice Admiral Stuart Mayer during a ceremony at UNC Headquarters in South Korea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-16/officer-presented-award-farewell
Graduates from the Navy Indigenous Development Program put five months of dress and bearing into practice at their graduation ceremony in Cairns.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-16/course-paves-way-indigenous-graduates
An ADF Mobile Training Team delivered public affairs training to the Vanuatu Police Force in Vila last month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-16/vanuatu-police-trained-share-stories
A consortium of Defence industry companies delivering command, control, communications and computer technologies hosted a capability demonstration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-16/high-tech-capabilities-show
After three years at the helm of Headquarters 1st Division, Major General Jake Ellwood has handed over command to Major General Scott Winter.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-16/dream-job-comes-end
An original member of the then-named Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps, Herbert Barker celebrates his 100th birthday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-15/original-engineer-thanked-his-service
Cutting-edge Air Force technology has inspired thousands of people at the two-day Science Alive! Expo at Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-15/air-force-inspires-expo
The female members of the logistics’ section of Air Force’s No. 92 Wing recently hosted two former WRAAF members.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-15/tales-past-surprise
A training team from the 7th Combat Brigade has delivered corporal and sergeant courses to members of the Vanuatu Mobile Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-15/leadership-lessons-build-confidence
Australian and New Zealand medical teams have worked together for a casualty evacuation exercise in the Solomon Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-15/anzac-spirit-show
A piece of family military history, uncovered during restoration works at a Brisbane railway station, has been returned to its rightful owners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/hats-off-historic-family-find
The Wings over Illawarra airshow has special place in Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie's heart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/back-where-love-flying-began
Navy’s submarine warfighting force has been expanded with the recent graduation of seven students from the Submarine Advanced Warfare Course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/boost-submarine-force
HMAS Sirius had a few extra crew members on board for her final voyage to Fleet Base West before being decommissioned.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/families-board-historic-voyage
The Vanuatu Police Force's next generation of fitness leaders are ready to empower their colleagues, thanks to training by the Australian Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/keeping-vanuatu-police-fit
The Air Force Officer Training School commemorated Air Force’s centenary by holding a graduation parade at RAAF Base Point Cook, where the RAAF began.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/back-parade-birthplace-air-force
Soldiers have participated in Exercise Hardcorps to become the latest qualified infantry soldiers for the Royal Australian Regiment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-13/infantry-soldiers-pushed-their-limits
Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo spent time in Tonga as a child, and has returned in an important role with Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/journey-comes-full-circle
Australian Army mechanics have been building the skills of the mechanics responsible for maintaining Vanuatu Police Force vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-13/adf-helps-keep-vanuatu-police-vehicles-road
A memorial service was held in Salisbury, South Australia, to honour those who served, particularly in World War II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/past-aviators-honoured
The career of the late Air Commodore (retd) Lyall Klaffer reads 'like a Hollywood movie'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/distinguished-fighter-pilot-farewelled
A flight from HMAS Brisbane in the embarked MH-60R wasn’t your average training serial for Lieutenant Michael Wisniewski.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-10/pilot-clocks-up-milestone-deployment