Military aviation chiefs and defence industry experts meet for the Indo-Pacific Military Rotorcraft Symposium at Avalon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/rotorcraft-leaders-tackle-regional-aviation-sustainment
Japan Air Self-Defense Force U-4 aircrew toured two key RAAF air mobility platforms, the C-27J Spartan and C-17A Globemaster III.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/strengthening-bilateral-relationships
A former US Navy pilot and civilian F-35A simulator instructor has been appointed an officer of the RAAF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/mid-career-entry-captures-fast-jet-skills
Wing Commander Philip Parsons, aka “Budgie”, is leading the charge into the future of air combat.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/steering-air-force-into-new-era-air-power
The Australian Industry Group conducted a three-day tour of significant industry sites in Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/industry-group-reinforces-links-army
Men's, women's and master's Navy teams advance to the knockout stage of football tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/navy-teams-shine-field
RAAF’s C-27J Spartan celebrates 10 years as an essential asset of Air Force’s air mobility fleet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-28/celebrating-decade-service
Defence has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to establish Australia’s first guided weapons production factory in Newcastle, NSW. This is the next step towards implementing the announcement made by the Australian Government on 22 August 2024. The world-class factory, to be built at…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-28/contract-signed-establish-australias-first-missile-factory
Defence is taking the next step forward in unleashing Australian innovation, technology and manufacturing on the international stage by establishing a new office dedicated to selling sovereign Australian defence technology to our international partners. The new Australian Defence Strategic…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-28/new-sales-office-back-australian-defence-industry
Locally engaged civilians complete the inaugural Foreign National Air Terminal Operator course at RMAF Butterworth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-27/enablers-upgrade-skills-air-power
Navy families were welcomed to a Sydney special event at Luna Park, in the lead up to Navy Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-17/welcoming-navy-families-sydney
Soldiers were put through their paces during a four-week urban operations course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-27/taking-urban-ops-next-level
P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, aka Ming the Merciless, restored to its former glory by mechanical super heroes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-25/raaf-restores-historic-tyrant
Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing tactical display. Corporal Natasha Blackman from No. 17 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal and her four-legged partner Onix, are showcasing their work at the event in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-27/dogs-truly-are-handlers-best-friend
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) showcased their talents with a display at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Attendees were able to test their skills against the Air Force Cadets in a paper plane race and bed making competitions, or fly a Pygmy drone through an obstacle course. Also…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-26/cadets-share-their-passions-avalon
Able Seaman Nguyen Le is a linguist and encourages others with the same skills to 'get on board'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-26/speaking-language-partnership
Two trips to Antarctica were the opportunity of a lifetime for a Queensland-based Navy hydrographer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-26/frozen-treat-tropical-sailor
Navy steps up combat survivability training with largest Vietnamese People's Army contingent at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-26/partnership-forged-fire-flood
In a significant boost to Australia’s defence industry and sovereign capability, the United States Navy’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft fleet will undergo comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The New Zealand Defence Force has also confirmed a similar intent…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-26/australian-sustainment-activities-support-international-allied-aircraft-fleet
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Baltimore bomber aircraft, which was lost while on an operational mission during the Second World War, has been discovered off the island of Antikythera in Greece. The discovery of the wreck of Baltimore FW282 brings to an end 82 years of uncertainty regarding…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-26/historical-raaf-baltimore-bomber-discovered-underwater-greece
Defence, police customs and immigration leaders, as well as national security directors and advisers, from across the Pacific met in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea for the seventh annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting from 18-20 March 2025. They were joined by observers from Japan…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-03-21/joint-communique-seventh-annual-joint-heads-pacific-security
Versatile and powerful multi-role fighter bridges generations from legendary F-111 to F-35A Lightning II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-26/salute-15-years-super-hornet-combat-excellence
The new commander of 13th Brigade, Brigadier Damian Bushell, is impressed with his unit's dedication.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-24/new-commander-impressed-his-brigade
Australian Army's newest rocket systems are on show at the Avalon International Airshow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-25/long-range-strike-power-show-avalon
Corporal Paul Incoll receives the Soldier's Medallion for exemplary service in his role as an ADF liaison officer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-25/medallion-outstanding-service