Defence

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston leave a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corproal Nunu Campos

International Global operations

Defence Minister visits troops in Middle East

The Defence Minister, Linda Reynolds, has returned to Australia after visiting Australian troops in the Middle East reg

Medical personnel from No. 1 Expeditionary Health Support Squadron carry out a simulated casualty drill at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area Role 2 Medical Facility during Exercise Boss Lift Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Corporal Nicci Freeman

People Talisman Sabre

Bosses examine the heart of military life

Employers of reservists got a taste of military when they were flown to Central Queensland to see health services in action.

Tactical resupply elements of the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion move positions during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kenendy

National Talisman Sabre

Trucks on track during Talisman Sabre

The Australian Army’s trucks are quickly resembling the fictional ‘Transformers’ as they become smarter, tougher and a whole lot more adaptable.

Musician Natalie Gray dances with children during a performance at the Vaiala Congregational Christian Church of Samoa.

International Pacific engagement

High note in Pacific friendship

The Australian Defence Force has completed a key engagement activity in Samoa as part of its ongoing commitment to deepen relationships in the region.

Captains Louise, left, and Joanna Farrell, right, celebrate the graduation of their sister Lieutenant Vanessa Farrell from RMC – Duntroon.

People

Sisters on the same path

Having graduated from Royal Military College-Duntroon on June 25, Lieutenant Vanessa Farrell has joined her two sisters by becoming an officer.

Outgoing Commander Joint Task Force 633 Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi, right, promotes Commodore Mark Hill to the rank of Rear Admiral at the Transfer of Authority parade at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East.

International Middle East

Change of command in the Middle East

Commander Joint Task Force 633 Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi has handed over command of Australian Defence Force operations in the Middle East region.

Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds on the deck of a new Air Warfare Destroyer at the Osborne Naval Precinct in South Australia.

Capability Defence policy

Shipbuilding enterprise on track

Defence Minister Senator Linda Reynolds and Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price have inspected the substantial transformation underway at the...

Dana Michalski is the first Australian to win the international award.

People International engagement

The changing face of child identification

South Australian researcher Dana Michalski has won an international award for her world ground-breaking work in facial biometrics.

2019 Australian of the Year Craig Challen with Associate Secretary Rebecca Skinner and Vice Chief of the Defence Force Vice Admiral David Johnston at Russell Offices, Canberra.

International International engagement

Perils of Thai cave rescue revealed

Defence personnel in Canberra were treated to a fascinating speech by Australian of the Year Craig Challen about extricating 12 boys and their soccer...

People Reserves

Employers recognised for Reserves support

Australia's leading employers have been recognised for their continued support of Australian Defence Force reservists.

Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force Air Vice-Marshal Tracy Smart speaking at the summit.