Capability

First RAAF graduates of inaugural radar course
Seven Air Force personnel have graduated from the inaugural ASR-NG fixed defence air traffic control surveillance sensor course.

New maintenance model returns ships to water faster
Defence’s new approach to sustaining the Navy’s growing fleet was officially launched at the Sea Power 2022 conference.

Innovation investment drives technology development
Defence Innovation Hub team members will engage with key stakeholders at this month’s Indo Pacific Maritime Expo in Sydney.

Service ends for 'Invincible 88' HMAS Maitland
HMAS Maitland has completed her service to the nation and was decommissioned at her home port of Darwin on April 28.

New vessel supports Thursday Island operations
Chief of Army took part in a ceremony on Thursday Island to name a new 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, watercraft.

Supply critical to keeping ships at sea
Replenishment ship HMAS Supply is one of Navy’s key enablers for keeping the fleet in the fight.

Regiment gets its guns out
Ground crew aircraft support (GCAS) soldiers provided vital functions for helicopters on Exercise Griffin Guns.

HMAS Ararat trains with Ocean Protector
The crew of HMAS Ararat recently conducted training activities with Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Ocean Protector.

Air Force ready in all conditions
Exercise Diamond Shield has tested Air Force radar and communications capabilities designed to stand up in all weather environments.

Purple Pony is back in the water
HMAS Toowoomba, nicknamed the Purple Pony, was returned to the water on April 12 after an 18-month maintenance period.

Guardians of the Spirit
A unique visitor to RAAF Base Amberley has given No. 2 Security Forces Squadron the opportunity to enhance security interoperability.

Weapons program fires up
The government has advanced its $1 billion weapons program in announcing two industry partners.