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An Australian guided missile destroyer conducted a replenishment at sea with a Japanese ship for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-02/ships-hook-up-replenish
On 17 September 2020, the Office of the Defence Seaworthiness Regulator hosted its annual Seaworthiness Conference, with a theme of DSwMS- where has it made a difference.
Video presentations
Seaworthiness Symposium - Opening address
Seaworthiness Symposium - Navy’s OSI…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/2020-seaworthiness-conference
Ten Defence Australian Public Service members travelled to HMAS Albatross to experience Navy drills and enhance understanding of maritime challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-09/aps-step-into-navy-boots
Information regarding the Capital Facilities and Infrastructure Forward Works Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities/capital-facilities-infrastructure-forward-works-program
A transformative Gender in Military Operations training program is enhancing education for Air Force security forces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-09/rethinking-airbase-security-through-gender-lens
Air Marshal Rob Chipman: Thank you Matthew for the wonderful acknowledgement of country. Yangu ngalawiri dunimanyan. We gather to today on Ngunnawal country. We do so during NAIDOC week, an opportunity for us all to acknowledge and to celebrate our first nation people’s history, culture and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-09/air-marshal-rob-chipman-speech-vice-chief-defence-force-change-command-ceremony
Vice Admiral David Johnston: Good morning all, and thank you for attending on this cold Canberra day.
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet here today, the Ngunnawal people. I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-07-09/vice-admiral-david-johnston-speech-vice-chief-defence-force-change-command-ceremony
The following templates are for use in connection with works/services of lower complexity and value (under $4 million, in respect of the Minor Works and Minor Consultancy templates, and $200,000, in respect of the Minor Maintenance template, each inclusive of GST). Each of these templates is a combined request for quotation and contract.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/international-short-form-agreement-templates
Vice Chief of the Defence Force
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/vice-chief-defence-force
Navy Clearance Diving Team Four switched from sea to shore for an annual explosive ordnance disposal exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/divers-perfect-shore-based-skills
It is a privilege to stand with you on this Anzac Day, together with the members of the Australian Defence Force who serve with such great pride and dedication.
Our personnel serve around Australia and around the world.
And eight decades ago, with the world at war, two young Australians served as…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-04-25/anzac-day-dawn-service-commemorative-address-australian-war-memorial-canberra
General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC
Chief of the Defence Force
“You may not be interested in war…but war is interested in you.”
[Check against delivery]
Thank you for that kind introduction — good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2019-06-14/australian-strategic-policy-institute-international-conference-war-2025
Muscle memory and anticipating actions were the key to success at the national judo championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-08/coming-grips-moves-countermoves
Anangu man, Private Luke Kennedy, is helping to deliver training to his remote hometown community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-08/supporting-his-community
Army is inviting members to share what mateship means to them as part of the second Army Storytelling Competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-08/expressing-armys-story-through-mateship
Special Operations Command’s newest candidates recovered after putting their bodies through Army’s toughest course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-08/time-refresh-after-gruelling-test
An Air Force reservist's commitment to his ADF and civilian careers has been recognised with a prestigious award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-08/cross-skilling-reaps-rewards
Trainees unleashed carnage and obliterated targets during a regimental officer basic course in Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/armoured-officers-experience-combined-arms-power
About the base
Holsworthy Barracks has one of the Army's major footprints within NSW and is home to a number of Army and tri-service training institutions as well as various Regular and Reserve Army Units. Holsworthy Barracks is also the staging location for domestic operations in NSW and covers…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/holsworthy-barracks
One of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships, HMAS Choules, participated in training exercises with warships from the UK and Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/pacific-salute-partners-sea
Army's new policy to keep soldiers cool in the heat of battle is being trialled by 1 Brigade to reduce heat injury and illness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/taking-heat-off-soldiers
One soldier is encouraging others to consider changing trades to something that interests them in the Army, particularly cyber, no matter their age.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/never-old-cyber
ADF personnel training Ukrainian soldiers in Britain have received a touch of home-inspired, true-blue, live country music.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/entertaining-troops-true-blue-way
As part of the latest change under the ADF Leave Framework, a new policy will now provide dual-serving couples with leave-sharing arrangements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/dual-serving-couples-can-now-share-leave
CJOPs, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, AO, CSC, RAN
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/chief-joint-operations
Thirty-six Air Force Security members and four military working dogs have continued their training to further beef-up operational security.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/developing-agile-security-capability
For Acting Sub-Lieutenant Ofeina Anisi, being the first female naval officer in Tonga’s military history is a blessing and a privilege.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-05/tongas-first-female-navy-officer-trained-australia
Lieutenant General John Frewen has handed over the position of Chief of Joint Capabilities to Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-04/command-change-marks-first-female-domain-lead
Chief of Joint Capabilities biography.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/chief-joint-capabilities
As Navy begins to double the size of its surface combatant fleet, there is a renewed focus on supporting its most important resource – its people.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-04/doubling-down-diversity-strategic-advantage