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Australian maintenance personnel are getting their hands on Army’s future attack helicopter more than a year before it arrives in Australia.

Air Force personnel take part in a tug of war with a C-17 at RAAF Base Amberley to raise funds for the Due South charity.

Whether it’s on exercise, operations or in the office, there’s never a wrong time to ask R U OK?

Defence response to the Afghanistan Inquiry

Army and Air Force worked side by side to supply aviation fuel and sustain flying operations in a remote region of the Northern Territory.

Afghanistan Inquiry Response Task Force resources

More than 300 ADF personnel cycled around 4700km in 12 hours to raise money for Soldier On.

An all-female security team deploying overseas as airfield security for a VIP visit is a first for Air Force.

HMAS Sydney recently joined a multinational task group to conduct cooperative activities in the Pacific Ocean.

A training grenade designed by an Army corporal is changing how members are trained to use grenades in close combat.

Combat engineers will soon welcome a fleet of combat engineering vehicles, which can clear minefields at the push of a button.

With the rise of drones used in conflict, Army is exploring solutions like DroneShield's advanced detection and defeat systems.

Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, has commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, as part of its Indo‑Pacific regional presence deployment. Australia…

The Royal Australian Air Force has sent combat aircraft to India in support of a multinational exercise for the first time. Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 is being held at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 30 August to 13 September 2024. The Royal Australian Air Force has sent three EA-18G Growler aircraft…

The Australian Defence Science and Technology Research (ADSTAR) Summit 2024 will bring the innovation, science and technology enterprise together to share ideas on a global scale. With unique access to government decision makers, industry leaders and the defence community, ADSTAR is the perfect…

Defence has acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.

A STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY AND THE CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCE Today, we acknowledge the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.  The death by suicide of any person is a tragedy – for their family, their friends, their colleagues and their community.…

The United States Force Posture Initiatives (USFPI) are an extension of Australia’s existing Defence alliance with the United States of America.

Defence has opened new facilities for Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit at Tweed Heads, New South Wales.  The $12 million development provides the Australian Army fit-for-purpose facilities, including a multi-user depot, storage…

Flying Officer Kim Sim Lee hasn’t looked back since swapping his international tech career in Malaysia for a life in Australia.

After 17 years of service, HMAS Broome has decommissioned in Darwin, in front of former commanding officers, crew, families and friends.

Organisers hope donations from this year’s drive will potentially help 30,000 Australians in need of blood and plasma.

Curiosity led Flight Lieutenant Tamara Doughton to strike up a conversation with a recruiter and join the Air Force.

Defence operationalises the priorities outlined in Australia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security through the Defence Gender, Peace and Security Mandate.

Warships and personnel from over thirty nations will descend on Darwin this week for Australia’s premier maritime warfare activity, Exercise Kakadu. ​Growing in size and complexity since its inception in 1993, this year’s exercise includes warships, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft from…

Bigger, faster, stronger and tirelessly delivering – 25 years ago the C-130J Hercules started its Air Force service.

The services battled it out at Mount Hotham for the Interservice Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Championships.

Private William Clarke has claimed the title of long distance triathlon champion at the World Triathlon Multisport Championships.

A multinational force has completed a lightning-fast training mission at the very northern tip of Queensland.

Defence capabilities were on display for locals at the RAAF Base Point Cook open day, showcasing Air Force and Army.