News and events

Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

RAAF aircraft have returned citizens to Australia and carried humanitarian assistance teams to Vanuatu in the wake of the Port Vila earthquake.

Relief & assistance

Media releases

Statement
20 Dec 2024

Defence Statement - Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of Army

Media release
20 Dec 2024

Operation Okra ceases after 10 years of ADF support

Media release
19 Dec 2024

Defence Resource Recovery and Waste Management contract award

Media release
19 Dec 2024

Final F-35A aircraft delivered