Defence has accepted the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Eyre, ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy. NUSHIP Eyre is the second OPV constructed at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia under project SEA 1180-1, following first of class vessel HMAS Arafura…

Wing Commander Sarah-Jane Leech brought her dream of helping women in aviation to Merici College.

From study to service, Leading Aircraftwoman Lucy Owen embarks on her first ADF mission in the Solomon Islands.

Badges and bears on sale for Legacy Week support 40,000 widows, widowers and families nationwide.

The crew of HMAS Ballarat paused their busy regional presence deployment schedule to mark R U OK? Day at sea.

Event brings community together in healthy rivalry, while raising money for the NT Cancer Council.

Appointment to Australian College of Nursing president follows in the footsteps of World War 2 hero and role model.

World War 2 medals belonging to an APS member's grandfather are returned 40 years after they disappeared.

More than 15,000 people visit a static aircraft show as part of PNG's 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehman's 20 years of entertaining deployed troops has been recognised with a medal.

The ability for ADF to deliver blood at point of wounding is a critical enabler on the battlefield and at home.

Snowboarders carve a path for Air Force domination at the triservice ADF Snowsports Championships.

The Army Tertiary Education Program is providing support to soldiers and officers in their university study.

The Australian Government has approved the storage and maintenance of United States Marine Corps (USMC) MV-22 Osprey Aircraft in Australia. The annual Marine Rotational Force - Darwin (MRF-D) rotations have used MV-22 Ospreys for almost a decade. These tilt-rotor aircraft provide a unique vertical…

Petty Officer Matthew Smith finds purpose and connection in service by trading patches and commemorative coins.

Group Captain Glenn Nattrass is honoured with a second Federation Star, marking 45 years of service in the Air Force.

Defence has invested approximately $60 million in a world-class main battle tank simulation capability, designed and built by Australian defence industry. Creating more than 60 jobs across the nation, the 16 new Australian simulators are training soldiers on their transition to the new M1A2 Abrams…

Australia left the UK with a convincing win in the final of the Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition.

Defence has accepted the ninth Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boat, ADV Cape Spencer, built at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. Built by Austal Ships Pty Ltd under project SEA1445 Phase 1, the Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats contribute to the whole of Government effort to protect Australia'…

Papua New Guinea's historic aircraft now have a permanent home at the Aviation Heritage Centre in Port Moresby.

ADF cyber specialists join United States and New Zealand counterparts to test new defensive cyber mission systems.

Educator applies Defence experience to deliver virtual learning programs in his civilian career.

Music, culture and fireworks bring partners together in the lead-up to the 50th anniversary of PNG independence.

More than 500 participants from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are participating in Exercise Thai Boomerang 2025. This year’s exercise, which will run until 19 September, is the 15th iteration of the bilateral activity. The exercise provides an opportunity to…

Crews of Spanish and Australian ships built by the same shipbuilder take part in a cross-deck experience.

A bilateral exercise in its 15th iteration builds ties in air combat, large force employment and close air support.

The ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute hosted Asia-Pacific experts to share tactics against tropical diseases.

Air Force's first Imam deploys to Indonesia for a joint exercise – and a cultural and spiritual exchange.

The Royal Brunei Navy and the Australian Defence Force have commenced Exercise Penguin 25, the leading bilateral maritime security activity between the two countries. From 9 September in Brunei, personnel from both nation’s defence forces will undertake a number of training exercises to enhance…

Tonga finishes its 2025 Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition campaign on a high.