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Flying Officer Samuel Hughes earns his wings just six months after his brother, Flying Officer Luke Hughes.

History has been made as the first Navy trainee graduated with wings from 1 Flying Training School.

Operation Okra is the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the international coalition against Daesh in Iraq and Syria.

Pilot Officer Harrison Bell finds his 'missing puzzle piece' by graduating as one of Air Force’s newest pilots.

Businesses can register with Defence, apply for permits, lodge pre-notification, and access self-help tools through My Australian Defence Exports portal.

Around 200 officers and sailors from HMAS Brisbane returned to Sydney after a five-month deployment, which included the successful launch of Australia’s first-ever Tomahawk cruise missile off the US coast. The deployment also included joint exercises with the US Navy and scheduled maintenance at…

Soldiers bring concepts to life at the Lavarack Barracks MakerSpace in Townsville.

Army’s 7th Brigade joins forces with Paddle Australia to deliver a unique sea kayaking program.

Major Robert Sawford receives a first and second Federation Star from Chief of Army at Gallipoli Barracks.

Thanks to a team of Army engineers, a new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre is almost ready to open.

Australian Army twin brothers Laxman and Ram Rana go back to their roots on Exercise Austrahind.

On 1 September 2024, the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 and Defence Trade Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 commenced.

A permit from DEC is only required when an export, supply, brokering or publishing activity is controlled and the goods, software or technology are listed in the DSGL. DEC may issue one of a number of different types of permit, according to need and an assessment of the circumstances.

Army Lieutenant Ian Leung achieves a milestone in his career in completing the All Corps Captains Course.

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives the public a right to access information held by Defence using this form.

Leading Seaman Mitchell Constable went from cooking for customers to cooking for mates in the Navy.

Uncrewed aircraft systems have been identified as an advantageous security control for a complex landscape.

Navy’s modern-day Indiana Jones highlights the importance of protecting cultural heritage sites.

Australian Navy and Army Cadets have become a licensed National Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities in January.

Navy's Coaching Academy puts the focus on the development of high-functioning teams for 2025.

ADF medics will receive an improved career structure in a boost for health capability and recruitment.

Navy's Enhanced Quality of Life Team is helping to deliver a new internet capability for the fleet.

On Christmas Eve 1974, the ADF assisted the people of Darwin after a cyclone tore through the community.

Australia stands strong on regional security and stability in the south-east Asia region.

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A look back at five memorable stories from 2024.

Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has departed Brisbane on its first deployment of 2025. Further enhancing Australia’s partnership with the Pacific, ADV Reliant and crew will spend three months visiting Pacific island countries to deliver stores and…

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been appointed a reservist Group Captain in the RAAF.