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An Air Force C130-J has made its first airdrop over the Republic of Palau during Operation Christmas Drop.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/raaf-crew-makes-historic-christmas-drop
The conclusion of the Coronial Inquest into Corporal Ian Turner’s death is a significant and important step for his loved ones and friends. His loss is still deeply felt across the Army community. I thank everyone who has been involved in this process, particularly Corporal Ian Turner’s family and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-20/defence-statement-lieutenant-general-simon-stuart-chief-army
A new laboratory will allow ADF personnel to rapidly respond to improvised explosive device blast events.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/specialised-facility-counters-ied-threats
Armed with world-class education and training, the newest ADF graduates are ready to serve their country.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/graduates-march-towards-their-future
Army Captain Georgina Gilbert will spend this Christmas on the other side of the world.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/christmas-sun-and-sand-bahrain
Operation Accordion is the Australian Defence Force overarching support mission to activities in the Middle East region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/operations/global-operations/operation-accordion
RAAF aircraft have returned citizens to Australia and carried humanitarian assistance teams to Vanuatu in the wake of the Port Vila earthquake.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/adf-supports-vanuatu-earthquake-response
Student pilots receive their wings as they graduate from 2 Flying Training School.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/flying-times-ahead-graduates
Four Evolved Cape-class patrol boats commissioned at their home port of HMAS Coonawarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/more-change-title
The flag has been lowered for the last time on Army's historic 6th Brigade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-09/hundreds-mark-end-brigade
Operation Okra, the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) contribution to the international coalition against Daesh in Iraq and Syria, has concluded with the remaining ADF personnel returning home this month. Established in 2014, Operation Okra was Australia’s commitment to the US-led multinational…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-20/operation-okra-ceases-after-10-years-adf-support
Lieutenant Jack Hawkins has traded the sun and sands of Australia’s beaches for those in the Middle East.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/surfer-surface-warfare
A Navy sailor has taken part in a special Christmas event at the State Theatre in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/christmas-performance-hard-beat
A father and son are serving together in Malaysia while supporting Operation Gateway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/two-generations-one-mission
Under Treaty arrangements, Australian Community members must use an approved intermediate consignee.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/us-trade-treaty/intermediate-consignees
The ADF Families Survey captures information and feedback directly from families of Defence personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-for-families/adf-families-survey
Defence has awarded the next generation of Resource Recovery and Waste Management contracts to Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd and Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd for the next six years.  With a cost of $560m including the annual recurring services fees and an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-19/defence-resource-recovery-and-waste-management-contract-award
Patron of the ADF Cadets Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on some of the cadet activities of 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-19/another-successful-year-adf-cadets
Captaining a P-8A Poseidon has been a long-time dream realised for Flight Lieutenant James Lowing.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-19/watch-above-seas
Indigenous students get a behind-the-scenes look at life in the ADF as part of Exercise First Look.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-19/first-look-behind-scenes
A warfighter exercise has better prepared ADF personnel for operations in the information environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-19/how-information-wins-battle
The final nine of Australia’s full fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in Air Force’s ability to defend our nation. The F-35A aircraft fleet, in conjunction with the EA-18G Growler and F/A-18F Super…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-19/final-f-35a-aircraft-delivered
Personnel from the Malaysian and Australian air forces engage and collaborate for Operation Gateway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-18/securing-our-skies-and-seas