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PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Holsworthy Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/holsworthy-barracks
Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-05/captain-takes-command-middle-east
Navy is using data and analytics to improve the lethality and survivability of the fleet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-05/defence-data-standards-boost-navy-capability
RAAF’s 23 Squadron has acquired its first aircraft after a 65-year break from flying: a 1950s-era Vampire.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-05/return-vampire
Defence Budget 2024–25 Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) and 2024–25 Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES).
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/budgets/budget-2024-25
In the wake of North Queensland's heavy flooding, Army personnel are supporting the Queensland Police Service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-03/personnel-wade-assist-during-qld-flooding
The XXI Commonwealth Games Citation is issued to eligible ADF members who served on Operation Atlas in April 2018.
The Directorate of Honours and Awards dispatched the citations in late 2019 on behalf on the Queensland Police.
The citation features 3 panels of blue, yellow and red, with white…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/xxi-commonwealth-games-citation-queensland-police-service
The G20 citation is issued to all eligible Australian Defence Force members who served on Operation Parapet in November 2014.
The Directorate of Honours and Awards dispatched the G20 citations during 2017 on behalf on the Queensland Police.
The citation is authorised for restricted wear at G20…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/g20-citation-queensland-police-service
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Africa recognises operations that occur across the African region. To qualify, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and allied foreign Defence Force member must have been deployed or force assigned for duty as a member of a declared operation for a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-africa
The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – Special Operations recognises the service of Australian Defence Force members on special operations as declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 November 2019.
Applications
Applications are not accepted for the AOSM – Special Operations.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-special-operations
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East Operation recognises service on:
operations Manitou, Accordion and Okra from 1 July 2014
operation Highroad from 1 January 2015
operation Steadfast from 10 September 2018
operations Mazurka, Paladin and Fortitude from 1…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-greater-middle-east-operation
The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – Counter Terrorism and Special Recovery (CT/SR) recognises the service of Australian Defence Force members on counter terrorism and special recovery activities as declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 November 2020.
Eligibility
Members…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-counter-terrorism-and-special-recovery
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Civilian may be awarded to Defence civilians, and other classes of civilian who are employed on ADF operations under the provisions of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.
Design
The medal is cupro-nickel finished in antique silver. The obverse bears an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-civilian
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection recognises the range of border protection operations conducted since 1997.
Eligibility
To qualify, Defence members must have been deployed or force assigned for duty as a member of a declared operation:
for a period of not less than an…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-border-protection
The Australian Operational Service Medal – Indo-Pacific recognises the service of Australia Defence Force members who have served on contemporary operations across the Indo-Pacific region.
Eligibility
To qualify, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and allied foreign Defence Force member must…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-operational-service-medal-indo-pacific
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Blamey Barracks (Kapooka Military Area).
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/blamey-barracks-kapooka-military-area
Base Services Transformation Program
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-capability-programs/base-services-transformation-program
Army brigadier brings 30 years of experience to new role as commandant of the ADF Academy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-04/adfa-appointment-highlight-brigadier
Youth are invited to join the Young Endeavour development voyages as the tall ship circumnavigates Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-29/all-aboard-sail-lifetime
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Singleton Military Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/singleton-military-area
Family, friends and Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton celebrate veteran Murielle Ahern's 100th birthday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-04/trailblazing-veteran-waltzes-100-years
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at HMAS Albatross.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/hmas-albatross
Overview
The Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) aims to promote a better understanding and engagement of both Defence and industry to raise Australia’s Defence industry capability and national security. Course participants are exposed to key aspects of the environment in which Defence and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-industry-study-course-2025
Mother and daughter face off as NSW teams come out on top at ADF Basketball grand finals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-03/battling-family-bragging-rights
Australia is providing support in the Pacific with the delivery of two fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-03/reliant-delivers-pacific
Today, the public are invited to provide comment on the planned Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard Draft Strategic Impact Assessment Report for Osborne, South Australia.
The public consultation period will run from 3 February to 17 March 2025.
Australia will begin the build of its…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-02-03/public-invited-comment-osborne-submarine-construction-yard-strategic-assessment
HMAS Hobart joins eight nations off the coast of Indonesia for the fifth iteration of Exercise La Perouse.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-02-03/strengthening-indo-pacific-maritime-safety
Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo has been living and working like a Navy chef onboard HMAS Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-31/welcome-sea-change-air-force-chef
Background and list of key services for Office of Defence Industry Support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities/office-defence-industry-support
Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/outcomes-superior-service-tribunal-proceedings