Defence

Offshore Patrol Vessel Enterprise officially launched
Representatives of government and industry gathered in Western Australia on March 4 to launch the Offshore Patrol Vessel Enterprise.

Looking back to fly forward
The role women have played in the Air Force was the focus of an International Women’s Day event held in the Middle East.

Marching with pride at Mardi Gras
Fifty personnel will present the ADF’s showcase of diversity and inclusion at the LGBTI community’s annual festival.

Moving towards gender equality
As International Women's Day approaches, Defence reflects on the contribution women have made in the ADF over the years.

Huge maintenance task a first
The recent completion of HMAS Canberra's maintenance is the first time an operation on such a scale had been performed in Australia.

Aircraft supports humanitarian relief operation in Fiji
A RAAF C-17A delivered much needed humanitarian relief supplies to Fiji to assist with Tropical Cyclone Ana recovery efforts.

A first for F-35A maintenance
An F-35A aircraft has been inducted into BAE Systems Australia’s maintenance depot as part of the next major milestone in the Joint Strike Fighter...

Bombing of Darwin commemorated
ADF members and the United States Marine Corp held services on February 19 to commemorate the bombing of Darwin in 1942.

CDF offers praise and checks out Boxers
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell was full of praise for personnel on a recent visit to south-east Queensland.

Frontline personnel vaccinated
ADF members working on the COVID-19 frontline were among the first Australians to be vaccinated.

Remembering Yasi 10 years on
Ten years ago more than 1200 ADF personnel deployed to Far North Queensland after Tropical Cyclone Yasi devastated the region.

A truckload of thanks
Five donated fire trucks were delivered to Papua New Guinea by HMAS Choules in appreciation of PNG's help to Australia during last summer's bushfires.