Capability
Deployment starts with a bang
Minehunter coastal HMAS Gascoyne started its latest deployment with a bang, conducting a live mine disposal activity off the coast of northern NSW.
Small step for satellite, giant leap for capability
A controlled separation of Australia’s M2 cube satellite in space was a recent success for Australia’s space capability.
Navy enters new era
Navy is about to undergo a major shift in military technology, in which it will enter a new era of sub-surface capabilities.
Poseidon fleet modifications complete
A significant capability milestone has been achieved for Air Force's P-8A Poseidon platform.
New era in aviation firefighting
Air Force firefighters have extinguished a fire using fluorine-free foam in a training activity.
Prepared for the worst
Mariner skills are the fundamentals every member of a ship’s company must be trained in to ensure the successful execution of tasks at sea.
Patrol boats test warfighting skills
Navy patrol boats took the opportunity to practise the warfighting aspect of their roles in a recent exercise.
Air drop successful despite challenges
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III has successfully air-dropped more than nine tonnes of supplies in Antarctica under the cover of darkness.
Extending our reach across oceans
Air-to-air refuelling is essential to Air Force capabilities, allowing combat aircraft to span vast distances.
Forces combine for live-fire mission
The ADF and the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin recently conducted a rapid insertion long-range fire mission in the Northern Territory.
Navy looks to the skies
Satellite technology is making communications, navigation and remote sensing for Navy warships and submarines much easier.
