Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

About the base One of Australia's largest military bases and the headquarters of the 7th Brigade. The units at Enoggera include armoured, artillery, engineer, signals, infantry, medical and other combat service support units. Access Arrangements should be made with the Security Contractors and the…

About the base HMAS Cairns’ primary responsibility is to provide maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns based Fleet Units. HMAS Cairns also provides refit and training support for neighbouring Pacific Island nations (Pacific Class Patrol Boats). Access Upon arrival you must…

The purpose of this statement of work tailoring guide is to provide drafters with guidance for selecting optional components and for tailoring the Complex Materiel Volume 2 template to individual program needs. While this guide is designed for use with version 4.0 of the template, it is still…

The Australian Contract Expenditure (ACE) guide complements the ACE Measurement Rules, introduced in 2021 as part of the enhanced Australian Industry Capability (AIC) framework for Australian Standard for Defence Contracting templates.

The Linkages Module (Strategic) statement of work tailoring guide is intended for contracts that use Australian Standard for Defence Contracting Linkages Module (ALM) contracting template.

The Linkages Module (Strategic) commercial guidance is intended for contracts that use Australian Standard for Defence Contracting Linkages Module contracting template.

AIR 7404 will acquire 20 C-130J Hercules aircraft to replace the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules. The C-130J Hercules provides Australia with a proven, highly versatile air mobility capability equipped to enable and sustain rapid deployments of Australian personnel and equipment into our region…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Six minutes separated the yachts representing the Navy and Army in the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht 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…

Army makes weighing and washing Defence's big vehicle combinations easier.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Deployable Health Capability Project, JOINT 2060 Phase 3, will replace the ageing deployable clinical care capability with a whole-of-system approach for the provision of health care for Army and Air Force in the land environment. It will provide an integrated,…

CA04 sustains the Protected Mobility Vehicle, including: Medium (Bushmaster) Light (Hawkei). Thales Australia Ltd (Thales) has been contracted by Defence for the manufacture and through-life-support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles. Bushmaster The Bushmaster is an Australian-built four-…

The Bushmaster is a constant four-wheel drive vehicle. It has been designed with a V-shaped armoured hull, which deflects blasts from underneath the vehicle. This capability provides the ability to protect troops inside the vehicle. The Bushmaster was introduced into service in Australia over the…

This capability will greatly enhance Defence’s extant bulk fuel distribution systems by providing a significantly higher capacity to deploy, distribute, store and mobilise bulk amounts of fuel for aviation and diesel.  This is planned to support a deployed force and ensure it can continue to…

The Multi Role Helicopter Rapid Replacement Project will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawks as a proven and mature utility helicopter to replace Army’s current fleet of MRH90 Taipans. The UH-60M Black Hawks and supporting services and equipment are being acquired via the United States Government Foreign…

The delivery of the final batch of M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine had special meaning for one Townsville-born lieutenant.

The Hawkei is an Australian built light-weight four-wheel drive Protected Mobility Vehicle. It is highly mobile and highly protected with inbuilt systems allowing the vehicle to operate as an integral part of the combined arms team. Defence is acquiring 1098 Vehicles in 2 variants, and 1058…

The Wide Area and Space Surveillance capability comprises two elements - Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), and Space Surveillance Systems which are managed by the Wide Area and Space Surveillance Systems Program Office (WASSSPO). JORN consists of three Over-The-Horizon Radars based in…

CA49 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) encompasses 5 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UASs) platform types designed to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. CA49 is expected to grow to approximately 10 platform types by 2025 based on current…

The MQ-4C Triton is a High Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System which will complement the P- 8A Poseidon maritime aircraft acquired under AIR 7000 Phase 2 as a ‘family of systems’. The Triton aircraft will be home based at RAAF Base Tindal, with operations headquartered at RAAF…

The Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Project (LAND129 Phase 3) will replace the RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) with a new UAS that supports the tactical level intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements of Army’s Combat Brigades. Insitu Pacific has been…

The Special Purpose Aircraft consists of two Boeing Business Jets and three Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft. These leased aircraft are managed under a total contractor support arrangement with Northrop Grumman Australia. The leases for the Boeing Business Jets and Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft are…

LAND 19 Phase 7B will deliver Army’s new Short Range Ground Based Air Defence system, which will form a component of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defence (JIAMD) capability. This project will replace the current Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capability, including the RBS-70, as the Army'…

IS-22, an industry partnership contributing to Australia’s Defence Force satellite communications capability. Defence’s Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) includes space, ground and control segment assets. This includes Protected, Wideband and Narrowband communications satellites and…