About the base
Provides storage, maintenance and disposal of explosive ordnance along with ordnance training to meet Service capabilities
Access
Access past Checkpoint 2 and 3 is restricted and will require a specific pass and approval.
Any person booking a Taxi/Uber/Hire Car will be required to…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/defence-establishment-orchard-hills
About the base
Was originally developed by the United States of America during World War II as a Defence storage and warehouse facility. Currently houses major stores holdings.
Access
Prior to entering contractor areas all visitors are to report to the sign in point. When any contractor work areas…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/damascus-barracks
About the base
Campbell Park Offices is a Department of Defence administrative centre. Base activities are limited to predominantly office/administration.
Access
All visitors are required to report to Building B and D access control desk in the foyer. Your host escort must be present to be issued…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/campbell-park
North Queensland’s future Apache Helicopters maintenance workforce has commenced training this week following the opening of the Townsville Aviation Training Academy.
Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by Aviation Australia, the academy will initially support Boeing Defence Australia…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-01-21/training-academy-boosts-north-queensland-aviation-workforce
About the base
Home to the Army’s deployable electronic warfare unit and Defence’s electronic warfare operator training unit as well as the Defence Force School of Signals’ Electronic Warfare Wing.
Access
Only visitors with a bone fide reason to access the base will be provided access. All visitors…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/borneo-barracks
Six minutes separated the yachts representing the Navy and Army in the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-21/navy-army-take-sydney-hobart-race
About the base
The Australian Defence Force Academy develops and educates the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The program combines military and leadership training with a recognised world class degree from the University of New South Wales.
Visiting hours
7 am – 5 pm
Road rules…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/australian-defence-force-academy
Army makes weighing and washing Defence's big vehicle combinations easier.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-21/base-overhaul-boon-defences-big-haulers
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Deployable Health Capability Project.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/deployable-health
Protected Mobility Vehicle, includes Medium (Bushmaster) and Light (Hawkei).
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/protected-mobility-vehicle
CASG Project Protected Mobility Vehicle Technology Modernisation – Bushmaster.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/protected-mobility-vehicle-technology-modernisation-bushmaster
Information about Defence’s project for modernised Deployable Bulk Fuel Distribution capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/bulkfuel
Information about the UH-60M Black Hawk (Multi-Role Helicopter Rapid Replacement)
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/multi-role-helicopter-rapid-replacement-project
The delivery of the final batch of M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine had special meaning for one Townsville-born lieutenant.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-20/personnel-prepare-tanks-ukraine-delivery
Information about Protected Mobility Vehicle Technology Modernisation – Hawkei
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/protected-mobility-vehicle-technology-modernisation-hawkei
CASG Project Wide Area and Space Surveillance
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/wide-area-space-surveillance
Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/tactical-uncrewed-aerial-system
CASG Project Special Purpose Aircraft
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/special-purpose-aircraft
CASG Project Short Range Ground Based Air Defence, Land 19 Phase 7B
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/short-range-ground-based-air-defence
Satellite Communications
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/satellite-communications
CASG Project Replacement Aviation Refuelling Vehicles
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/replacement-aviation-refuelling-vehicles
CASG Phalanx Close-In Weapons System Block Upgrade
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/phalanx-close-weapons-system-block-upgrade
CASG Project PC-21 Advanced Trainer Aircraft
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/pc-21-advanced-trainer-aircraft
CASG Project P-8A Poseidon
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/p-8a-poseidon
Nulka Missile Decoy Enhancements
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/nulka-missile-decoy-enhancements
CASG Project P-3C/AP-3C Orion Weapons System
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/p-3cap-3c-orion-weapons-system
CASG Project Overlander - Medium Heavy Capability, Field Vehicles, Modules and Trailers
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/overlander-medium-heavy-capability-field-vehicles-modules-trailers
CASG Project Offshore Patrol Vessels
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/projects/offshore-patrol-vessels