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Defence is aware of a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) task group operating to the north east of Australia. Defence can confirm the Chinese vessels are the PLA-N Jiangkai-class frigate named Hengyang; the PLA-N Renhai cruiser named Zunyi and the PLA-N Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu…

The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) aircraft. On 11 February 2025, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft conducting…

The ADF airlifts the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in support of their UN Assistance Mission for Iraq rotation.

Information about the operational energy transition activities being delivered across Defence.

Tasmania’s River Derwent was transported back to the 'Age of Sail' during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

Defence Science and Technology Group is the Australian government's lead agency responsible for applying science and technology to safeguard Australia and its national interests.

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…

In September 2024, the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 came into effect, streamlining defence trade among AUKUS partners while strengthening protection on military and dual-use goods and technology. The 3 new controls introduced as part of the amendment are being enforced as of 1…

Navy members run a Bunnings sausage sizzle in Victoria to support the Living the Dream Foundation.

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 75 Squadron launches into Exercise Cope North 25 with a bang.

Prince Harry has added an unexpected item to his collection: a personalised jar of Vegemite.

From the beaches of Glenelg to the hills of Willunga, Air Force supports the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under.

South Australian Land Exchange

This information relates to the sale of Stokes Hill, former Naval Fuel Installation, located in Northern Territory.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken to the skies for Exercise Red Flag Nellis with its biggest contingent yet.

Information related to the Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coexistence Framework.

Eight F-35A Lightning II jets touch down in Guam for Exercise Cope North.

F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Japan, the United States and Australia have begun training together for the first time as part of Exercise Cope North 25. Cope North 25 is running from 3 – 21 February at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.  This is a key milestone for trilateral air…

Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost a decade.

Zahlia Maroney received a memorable birthday treat when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped in to an Invictus Games supporters' activity.

Invictus Games competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey says the sport she describes as "lawn bowls on ice" is harder than it looks.

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Army engineers oversee delivery of a new store for the remote Bäniyala community in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Army's 3rd Brigade helps provide a temporary structure over the flood-damaged Ollera Creek Bridge.

The Australian Government has announced an independent review of land uses around Defence sites impacted by per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. 

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has officially kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony.

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…

The Senate Order on Entity Contracts requires non-corporate Commonwealth entities to publish information in relation to contracts and their use of confidentiality provisions.

About the base First used as a mobilisation and training area during World War 1. By 1939, the area was formally established as Puckapunyal Camp and military activity in the area began in the early 1940s. The camp's name was derived from the name of a large hill within the field training area,…