Personnel pull the trigger on the next chapter in close combat with the ADF’s new pistol.

The Infantry Combat Badge (ICB) is awarded to a serving member of the Australian Army for service as an infantryman in warlike operations. The badge was first established in July 1970 to recognise this unique role and the particular training, skills and hardships attendant upon service as an…

Commemorations are held for the six sailors and three aviators who died during the 2005 Sea King helicopter crash.

Officers from 15 countries meet to protect maritime trade for Indo-Pacific navies.

We remember Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer ClassTwo Joseph ‘Phillip’ Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs. Today my thoughts and prayers are with their families, their loved ones, their friends andcolleagues. The Defence Flight Safety Bureau’s final report into the…

The Defence Flight Safety Bureau (DFSB) has finalised the Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the accident on 28 July 2023, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 23, when an MRH-90 Taipan helicopter impacted waters in vicinity of the Whitsunday Islands. Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell…

Army's Private Obian Laidlaw takes on a full-time combat sports training schedule while serving full time.

Running in ultra-marathons and raising three children is a self-imposed challenge for Sergeant Sarah Parkins.

School calls in Defence to ensure soldiers' historic sacrifice is treated with dignity and respect.

UK's Crusaders beat Army and Air Force three goals to two but go down to Navy and ADFA two goals to three.

A submarine visit at HMAS Stirling brings in $16,000 for childhood brain cancer research.

The Australian Defence Force today commemorated the 20th anniversary of the crash of Navy Westland Sea King Mk 50 helicopter, ‘Shark 02’, on the Indonesian island of Nias. Commemoration ceremonies were held at Russell Offices in Canberra and at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm at HMAS…

Communication was central to new Federation Star recipient Warrant Officer Jeff Addinsall’s long career.

The language skills of an Army soldier on board HMAS Choules assisted with the rescue of a solo adventurer.

Air Force remembers Australia’s part in Operation Babylift, 50 years on.

A World War 2 veteran celebrates his 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and Air Force members.

Sir Peter Cosgrove's tenure as Patron of the ADF Cadets comes to an end.

HMAS Sydney fires its Mk 45 naval artillery 5-inch gun as part of joint live-fire training with Army.

Four ADF adventure racers take part in the gruelling five-day Legend Expedition Race in Tasmania.

Seven ground-breaking research projects delivering advanced technologies for Defence have received a significant funding boost through the Defence Innovation Partnership (DIP). The winning projects will receive their share of $3 million in funding via DIP’s Activator Fund and Collaborative Research…

Overview Defence is hosting a series of Australian Naval Classification Authority (ANCA) Forums. The forums will provide Defence and Defence industry stakeholders with the latest information on the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework, and its implementation. There will be an opportunity…

Defence Accommodation Precinct – Darwin has re-opened after the wet season.

American, British, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand forces focus on interoperability.

Year 10-12 work experience students explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.

Innovative military minds gather in the US desert to test future fighting concepts.

Squadron implements a non-technical authorisation initiative to improve C-130J aircraft-servicing activities.

Army Thunder takes on the Sawtell Panthers at the annual Sergeant Matthew Locke MG rugby league charity match.

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew has deployed under Operation Argos, reaffirming Australia’s commitment to enforcing United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea. This deployment is a critical component of Australia’s broader…

Close-knit community shapes RAAF loadmaster's perspective on service and teamwork for Pacific fisheries patrol.

Naval aviators bring MH-60R Romeo helicopter to Victoria's Geelong High School and Bellarine Secondary College ahead of Airshow.