A new-look Autonomous Warrior series is tapping into Australian industry to discover new and disruptive technologies that could transform Navy capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-09/autonomous-warrior-enhances-navys-fighting-edge
More than 250 participants competed to “capture the flag” in a cyber-skills challenge from May 24-30.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/cyber-program-participants-capture-flag
Indigenous artist Garry Purchase has brightened Sydney’s Garden Island Defence Precinct with a series of hand-painted murals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/indigenous-murals-brighten-base
UP to 160 Victorian-based ADF members have deployed as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist to support the Victorian Department of Health with the Household Engagement Program.
The program involves visiting close contacts and returned travellers to ensure they are aware of their status, and to provide…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/extra-adf-support-help-covid-19-outbreak
HMAS Parramatta joined Royal Brunei Navy ships Darulehsan and Syafaat for shared training during a recent visit to Brunei.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/training-manoeuvres-brunei-navy-success
The day war came to Australia's biggest city was remembered at a memorial service on June 1
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/lives-lost-kuttabul-remembered
The atrocities of the Sandakan Death March were remembered at a ceremony on May 28.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/wreaths-laid-honour-fallen-sandakan
Corporal Jaspreet Shah has been awarded a Gold Commendation for his dedication to enhancing key capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-07/ground-up-innovation-earns-gold-commendation
The Gallipoli Barracks Sergeants’ Mess has received a traditional artwork as part of National Reconciliation Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/sergeants-mess-honours-traditional-owners
Retired Navy butcher Joe Alexander recently visited the soon-to-be demolished former victualling stores building at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/butchers-hook-old-stomping-ground
Sappers have stormed Townsville beaches during Exercise Thunder Strike, achieving their small-boat certification.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/thunder-strikes-over-townsville-beaches
Soldiers and officers of the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment have achieved a significant milestone on their road to Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/signalling-3-brigades-road-ready
For the first time in two years, tanks and combat engineers have supported infantry from 7th Combat Brigade in a live-fire exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-02/all-arms-combined-offence
Former Army aviator and Boeing aircrewman Greg Maiden clocked up 5000 flying hours in CH-47 Chinooks on March 15.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/milestone-chinook-aircrewman
Eight United States Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft made passes over HMAS Ballarat in a training exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/growlers-put-ballarat-jam
Growing up as a “mad” Essendon fan, Sergeant James Debono felt no qualms about going to work with the Geelong and then Collingwood AFL clubs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-01/lessons-learnt-from-aflw-coaching-stint
In a display of strength, skill and stamina, more than 50 ADF personnel in March took part in the Special Forces Entry Test.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/special-forces-candidates-put-test
Personnel from the 4th Brigade at Simpson Barracks marked National Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day with an Indigenous ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-02/indigenous-ceremony-marks-reconciliation-week
HMAS Supply chef Able Seaman Kieran Nieves has served food to people on and off the ship since it commissioned into the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-01/navy-provides-mix-opportunities
The Navy’s newest support ship, HMAS Supply, on May 29 made her first visit to her ceremonial home port of Eden.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-01/supply-goodwill-port-visit
The Australian Defence College launched Arts@ADC to encourage creative engagement with contemporary Defence issues.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-07/tackling-defence-issues-creatively
Australian Defence Force (ADF) members from across Victoria are preparing for deployment on Operation COVID-19 Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-31/adf-supports-victorias-covid-19-outbreak
The crew of HMAS Perth has met the Lord Mayor of Perth Basil Zempilas and CEO of the City of Perth Michelle Reynolds.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-01/crew-meets-mayor-ships-namesake
Australia’s youngest United Nations peacekeeper, 25-year-old Captain Katherine Higgins, has arrived in Israel ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/youngest-peacekeeper-arrives-middle-east
Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes Veterans Lounge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/lounge-safe-place-support
Defence is an ongoing supporter of National Reconciliation Week and celebrates annually from May 27 - June 3.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/continuing-australias-journey-towards-reconciliation
A 10th Force Support Battalion soldier, Major Lee Sankey, has turned a cheap car into a cancer-fighting endurance machine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/familys-car-raising-funds-cancer-research
1 Recruit Training Battalion has delivered Army’s first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence basic course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/recruits-train-new-equipment
The first rigid-hull inflatable boat training simulator of its type in the world has been installed at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-28/cerberus-leading-world-safety-training
HMAS Parramatta joined two French Navy vessels to complete a cooperative passage through the South China Sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-26/parramatta-joins-french-task-group-training