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The Republic of Korea War Service Medal was introduced by South Korea in 1951 to recognise the assistance provided by members of the United Nations forces in combatting communist aggressions in Korea. During the Korean War, Australia used the Imperial Honours and Awards System and was therefore…

In 2004, the Malaysian government offered Australia the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal to commemorate Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who served to uphold the sovereignty of Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation. The Australian government accepted the offer and…

In 2007, the Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) General Dan K McNeill, offered the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ISAF to the Australian Government. Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston announced the acceptance of the medal for wear by Australian Defence Force (ADF)…

At the end of 2014, the mission of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was completed. A follow-on mission called Resolute Support and led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was launched on 1 Jan 2015. This mission provided further training, advice and assistance for the…

Australian Defence Force members working under Operation Mazurka assist the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai, Egypt. The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is an international military decoration awarded to military and observer members in recognition of honourable…

Foreign Awards of the Australian Defence Department

Australian Defence Force Imperial awards

Medals and awards are issued from the Australian and Imperial honours and awards systems from World War One to current day.

Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets legislation prevents people with sensitive Defence knowledge from training or working for some foreign governments and military organisations

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as a new Indigenous Champion.

Aviators share in the 100th birthday celebrations of a RAAF veteran who served in World War 2.

Defence accounting and finance roles are critical in ensuring Australia’s Defence investment is well managed.

Air Force units band together to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation during October.

RAAF’s 4 Squadron hosts the Philippine and Royal Thai Air Forces for important multilateral training.

Ukrainian soldiers praise the value of training with Australian personnel during Operation Kudu.

Army and Air Force footballers endured Brisbane's humidity for an inaugural Remembrance Day match.

A C-17A fleet conference in Brisbane enabled partners from around the world to discuss sustainment of the versatile military transport aircraft.

France, Germany and New Zealand join Australia and other nations for Operation Olympic Defender.

ADF and Royal Thai Armed Forces personnel exchange skills and knowledge during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.

HMAS Choules supports the Samoan Government as they make history in the Pacific Islands.

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies estimates that 90% of First Nations languages are endangered. By officially recording First Nations place names at Defence bases and establishments, Defence recognises another important layer of history of the place, and helps to preserve First Nations languages and culture. It is a tangible demonstration that we appreciate and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where we live, work and train.

An Australian aviator has represented RAAF at an Indonesian Air Force training workshop in Yogyakarta.

HMAS Cerberus is playing its part to increase the number of committed stem cell donors on the national registry.

There are various committees governing research activities conducted on or about Defence and Defence personnel.

As part of the Defence commitment to First Nations peoples, Defence will deliver dual names as part of a pilot program at Blamey Barracks – Kapooka, RAAF Base Wagga, Puckapunyal Military Area, and RAAF Base Amberley.

The Defence Animal Ethics Committee is committed to the ethical care and use of animals for scientific purposes

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Jenkins is thanking staff at his local Defence medical centre for saving his life.

Recruits at 1 Recruit Training Unit are among the first aviators to be tested under the new Air Force Physical Fitness Test.

The MW-2 is a fixed time, lump sum construction contract for use in the delivery of medium works projects involving construct only or design and construct delivery. The MW-2 is similar to the HC-1 but is more streamlined and therefore suitable for lower risk/lower value projects.

Australia and India have signed an arrangement to enable the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indian Armed Forces to conduct air-to-air refuelling. Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Honourable Pat Conroy MP, and India’s Minister for Defence Shri Rajnath Singh…