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The Albanese Government has again demonstrated it is rapidly getting crucial defence capability into the hands of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with the achievement of initial operating capability of the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawks, marking one of the fastest initial phases of a capability acquisition in recent times.
15 months after the first aircraft commenced flying in 2023, the completion of essential
16 February 2025
Nineteen senior executives from some of Australia’s top private and public organisations were put through their paces as would-be Reservists at an Australian Defence Force (ADF) event this week.
Boss X International provided employers of ADF Reservists and leading
HMAS Hobart has arrived at the Port of Benoa, Bali, for Indonesia’s two most important maritime events for 2025.
The International Fleet Review will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Indonesian Navy, while
9 February 2025
Team Australia joined roughly 5,000 attendees at last night’s spectacular opening ceremony for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which for the first time will incorporate winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, wheelchair curling and biathlon.
The combined Australian team of 33 current and former serving military
10 February 2025
Australian businesses are already seeing the benefits of the export licence-free environment the Albanese Government established with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) on 1 September 2024.
In less than six months, these generational reforms have provided over 210
9 February 2025
A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale.
The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as highlighted in the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
This pilot program contributes to Defence’s plan to transition to the use of
Choppers have taken to the skies in North Queensland to provide vital aircraft support to the state-government led response to the flooding.
Aircraft including CH-47F Chinooks from Army's 5th Aviation Regiment provided transport for essential personnel, supplies and fuel to isolated communities, in particular to their north-neighbouring town of Ingham.
In just one day, CH-47F Chinooks landed 10 times, transporting much-
The 12,500-kilometre and 18-hour trek across the Pacific Ocean was a
Former Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost a decade, reliving his time in the senior service as he visited Navy members.
Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Christopher Smith warmly welcomed Vice Admiral Chalmers and his family, and discussed developments in the Navy since the former chief retired.
Appointed Chief of Navy in 1997, Vice Admiral Chalmers remained in the
Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS Maitland is supporting regional fisheries operations and Solomon Islands’ maritime and border security efforts.
As part of our security partnership, and at the request of the Solomon Islands Government, HMAS Maitland will conduct maritime surveillance support as Solomon Islands prepares to receive its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, RSIPV Taro, under the Pacific Maritime Security Program later this year.
The visit will be contactless, to ensure the
