Capability

Paige Mattie, of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, delivers a lecture at the Special Operations Education and Training Centre at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Photo: Corporal Sebastian Beurich

Army Special Operations

Special operations focus on mental agility

Mental agility was at the fore of the week-long Special Operations Mental Agility (SOMA) course.

NUSHIP Sydney departs Osborne Shipyards, South Australia, for the first time as it commences its builder’s sea trials. Photo: Simon Casson

Navy Your ADF

Sydney a step closer

NUSHIP Sydney's sea trials also mark a unique milestone for the Navy.

Exercise Boss Lift members and Army Reservists on board an LHD landing craft from HMAS Canberra for a demonstration of craft capabilities. Photo: Robin Hooper

Navy Exercises

Navy meets the bosses

Civilian employers of Navy Reservists had a special opportunity to experience life in the Navy.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) Captain Kurita Hidekazu and RAAF Flight Lieutenant Stephanie Gartshore discuss the flight regulations of Chitose Air Base in Japan during Exercise Bushido Guardian. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett

Air Force Exercises

A vital bridge in the air

Taking off from an aerodrome that is comparable to Sydney airport means smooth integration with local air traffic is essential.

Royal Australian Air Force officer Wing Commander Kylie Hall provides critical care treatment information to Australian Army Captain Ashley St John and Royal Australian Navy medic Able Seaman Sam Ahmadyar. Photo: Sergeant Andrew Eddie

Defence Exercises

Specialists deliver combat medical training

Health specialists from across the services gathered in Queensland for a first-of-its-kind medical exercise.

The Australian Army’s first Boxer vehicle at Enoggera Barracks, Brisbane. Photo: Sergeant Max Bree

Army Your ADF

Boxer enters the ring

The first of a fleet of new combat reconnaissance vehicles for the Australian Defence Force has been unveiled.

Navy Defence policy

Third and final Air Warfare Destroyer enters sea trials

The ADF's third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Sydney, has commenced the first phase of sea trials.

Lance Corporal Daniel Waller, Craftsman Samuel Jarvis, Sergeant Graeme Kennedy and Craftsman Joseph Green in front of the Australian Army Unimog they rebuilt from the ground up. Photo: Sergeant Kirk Peacock

Army Middle East

Workshop team ensures Unimog keeps on trucking

When the workshop team from Force Support Element 10 arrived in the Middle East, they inherited Mercedes-Benz Unimog truck. The problem was, it was...

PC-9/A aircraft from No. 4 Squadron fly in tight formation near Newcastle, New South Wales. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett

Air Force History

Taking to the sky to say goodbye

The PC-9/As did a rare formation flypast over the New South Wales Hunter region ahead of their retirement.

C-130J Hercules aircraft from No.37 Squadron fly in formation over RAAF Base Richmond during 20th anniversary commemorations. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett

Air Force Anniversary

Happy birthday, Hercules

A workhorse for the Australian Defence Force, the C-130J Hercules aircraft has marked 20 years since entering service.

RAAF Base Williamtown personnel involved in the flying and maintenance of the F/A-18A/B Hornet gather to celebrate 400,000 flying hours. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett

Air Force History

400,000 and counting

Marking a long and distinguished operational history, the F/A-18A/B Hornet reached a milestone of 400,000 flying hours.

Australian soldier Corporal Nunu Campos, right, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, examines photographs taken by British soldier, Colour Sergeant Chorlton, during a photography workshop at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corporal Tamara Cummings

Army Task Group Taji

Taji photographers shoot to skill

Personnel deployed to Iraq with Task Group Taji 9 have undergone a different kind of shooting test.