Capability

Hitting the bullseye
Australian and Bruneian soldiers have trained together during Exercise Mallee Bull.

Australia and Singapore stronger together
The Australian and Singapore armies have strengthened ties through training during Exercise Matilda.

Navy teams up with scientists on reef exploration
Three Navy personnel joined scientists from around Australia on a voyage to understand how and when the Great Barrier Reef formed.

Last of new destroyers completes sea trials
The Australian Defence Force’s third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Sydney, is on track for delivery after completing her sea trials.

Navy uses specialist equipment on night flights
Specialist Navy reconnaissance equipment is being used at night to support firefighting efforts across New South Wales.

Navy's amphibious force at full strength
Navy is one of the world’s premier amphibious forces after the fleet’s two landing helicopter docks achieved final operational capability.

Mixed view of the Queensland coast
Exercise Global Dexterity has involved a major milestone for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force.

More than weapons for Task Group Taji – 9
Task Group Taji – 9 has extended its mission with the Iraqi Security Forces beyond the weapons range to deliver a different kind of training.

Flight test engineers instrumental for future capabilities
Training as a flight test engineer for the Aircraft Research and Development Unit could mean becoming a key catalyst for a fifth-generation Air Force.

Roulettes impress with six-ship PC-21 display
The Roulettes performed their first full-formation display in the new PC-21 aircraft at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Air Force maintaining momentum
As the F-35A Lightning II fleet grows, the delivery of highly trained Air Force maintainers is exceeding expectations.

Plane versus bike: demonstration takes off
The Air Force’s newest training aircraft recently took on one of the world’s fastest motorbike riders in a speed trial.