As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program being carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, ADF AFL coaches took sports training to Ted Diro Primary School, the local military school for Murray Barracks in Port Moresby. Trooper Lachlan Ireland, one of the ADF…

Fed Guard members embody the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘March Forward’.

Insight into unique needs of diverse groups smooths Operation Beech evacuation from the Middle East.

The HMAS Perth I memorial is inaugurated in East Fremantle, to commemorate the ship's loss in 1942.

Leading Seaman Victoria Pipino and Able Seaman Lucy Cowan swap the sea for sand.

Able Seaman Phoebe Poole gives her family a tour of HMAS Arunta during a Navy Week port visit.

Navy celebration turns serious when Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens lone oarsman off Queensland coast.

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

RAAF aviators hone their skills with the US and the UK on Exercise Bamboo Eagle.

USCGC Midgett lays over in NSW during Operation Pacific Blue promoting maritime security in Oceania.

HMAS Choules conducts its Aviation Sea Safety Assessment and requalifies Army pilots.

RAAF reserve and full-time personnel combine skills to simulate aeromedical evacuation across aircraft types.

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN hosted General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, in Canberra on 5 March 2025. This was the first visit to Australia by an Indian Chief of Defence Staff. General Chauhan’s visit included meetings with senior Defence leaders. India…

The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.

Tennis players serve up the heat during Navy’s Carr and Burrell Cups.

A trainer, a banker and a sculptor gave away their peacetime life to train with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

HMAS Hobart trains and transits with partners during the first regional presence deployment of the year.

RAAF's versatile KC-30A capability over Iraq saves the bacon of Australian pilots and allies alike.

Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) sporting community is set to benefit from enhanced training, accreditation, and development opportunities through the Australian Defence Force (ADF) International Sports Program. Running from 3 – 8 March 2025, this initiative includes visits to local schools and provides…

Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament.

Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle.

An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Australia, the United States and Japan integrate fifth-generation air warfare capabilities for the first time.

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Royal Australian Navy's Leading Seaman Summer Vardy earns a United States Navy commander's commendation.

Aviators will receive a modernised and streamlined introduction to Air Force with a revamp of Initial Military Training.

For seven decades, 1 Recruit Training Unit has transformed recruits into aviators and itself evolved into something greater.

The Distinguished Service Medal was introduced in 1991 and is awarded for distinguished leadership in warlike operations. Design The medal is nickel-silver with a Federation Star on a circle of flames on the obverse. The reverse has a panel for recipient detail over a design of fluted rays of…

Orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson treats Solomon Island locals during Operation Render Safe.