Army has rolled out a telematics system that tracks vehicle speeds and driver hours to many of its vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/tracking-system-all-about-driver-safety
Townsville-based Army units displayed their capabilities so each unit could learn more about the equipment used by others in the brigade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/show-capabilities-improves-understanding
Soldiers of 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, participated in their annual High Explosive Week in the Wide Bay Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/exploding-into-2021
Soldiers from 8/9RAR conduct tests at the urban operations' training facility in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/battalion-leads-charge-safety
Commander of the Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Mark Hammond handed out awards during a recent visit to HMAS Coonawarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/top-efforts-top-end-rewarded
Soldiers from 13 Brigade answered the call to assist WA Police at checkpoints.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/soldiers-answer-call-assistance
Ten years ago more than 1200 ADF personnel deployed to Far North Queensland after Tropical Cyclone Yasi devastated the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/remembering-yasi-10-years
Army officer cadets studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy learn practical leadership skills in field exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/bush-classroom-trainee-leaders
Major works are underway at the Western Australian naval base, which are designed to also protect the natural environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/hmas-stirling-continues-grow
HMAS Hobart's crew put their submarine detection and tracking capabilities to the test with submarine HMAS Sheean.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/submarine-spotting-skills-put-test
Corporal Gealan Toullea has been awarded the Hassett Award for exceptional junior leadership
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/exceptional-junior-leadership-recognised
Petty Officer Jake Garrick loves his job as a physical training instructor in HMAS Harman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/more-lifestyle-than-job
Australia, Japan and the United States combine for Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/trilateral-training-disaster-relief
Air Force personnel with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, are gathering samples from places of significance around the country to use in centenary celebrations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/shells-symbolise-links-country
The workshops of Force Support Element - 13 in the Middle East region gained an eager new recruit for an afternoon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-20/commander-tools
Serving alongside ADF personnel, five Defence public servants are deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/defence-civilians-have-operations-covered
A new virtual reality training platform is allowing crews of protected mobility vehicles to experience life-like combat scenarios.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/vr-sets-scene-new-training
A small celebration was held at Fighter World Aviation Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-17/raaf-base-williamtown-turns-80
Six RAAF embeds in the Middle East region are teaching their US Air Force counterparts some Aussie customs and lingo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/taste-australiana-middle-east
More than 1000 new personnel have been welcomed to the ADF in ceremonies across Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-17/ready-lead-excel
A unique eye and gaze tracking system being used in simulators can track a trainee pilot's eye movements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/all-eyes-future
After requesting a demotion to follow his calling 26 years into his 40 years of service, Bishop Grant Dibden was presented with a Federation Star by the Chief of Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/federation-star-long-serving-padre
Defence Science and Technology Group are conducting research into tactical autonomous systems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/future-tech-tests-reality
Army is set to replace its littoral fleet, releasing an invitation to register for the delivery of enhanced amphibious vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-16/new-amphibious-vehicles-pipeline
NUSHIP Stalwart’s crew celebrated their formation with caps, badges and a barbeque.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/ships-crew-celebrate-formation
Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription Starboard’s catering crew has won the Silver Platter Award ─ Minor War Vessel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-17/recipe-success-sea
Refuelling operations and management at HMAS Coonawarra have been handed back to Navy personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-17/change-management-fuels-navy-capability
Construction and shipbuilding activities at the National Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise continue at a rapid pace at Henderson shipyard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-16/western-australian-shipbuilding-power
On 13 February 2021 , a US Marine who arrived in the first incoming tranche of the 2021 Marine Rotational Force - Darwin returned a positive result for COVID-19 at initial screening on arrival in Darwin. The Marine is has been taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital today for assessment and confirmatory…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-13/us-marine-returns-positive-test-covid-19-arrival-australia
Two generations of sailors were brought together last month in HMAS Hobart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-16/young-talent-recognised-historical-association