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Thanks to a team of Army engineers, a new multi-million-dollar culture and arts centre is almost ready to open.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-02/art-centre-gets-its-finishing-touches
Australian Army twin brothers Laxman and Ram Rana go back to their roots on Exercise Austrahind.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-02/twins-do-double-take-return-india
On 1 September 2024, the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 and Defence Trade Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 commenced.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/export-controls-framework/changes-export-controls
Businesses can register with Defence, apply for permits, lodge pre-notification, and access self-help tools through My Australian Defence Exports portal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/applications-and-pre-notification/my-australian-defence-exports-portal
A permit from DEC is only required when an export, supply, brokering or publishing activity is controlled and the goods, software or technology are listed in the DSGL. DEC may issue one of a number of different types of permit, according to need and an assessment of the circumstances.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/applications-and-pre-notification/permits
Army Lieutenant Ian Leung achieves a milestone in his career in completing the All Corps Captains Course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-02/reservist-enhances-his-skills
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives the public a right to access information held by Defence using this form.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/freedom-information-requests/freedom-information-request-form
Leading Seaman Mitchell Constable went from cooking for customers to cooking for mates in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-01/cooking-and-cool-experiences-sea
Uncrewed aircraft systems have been identified as an advantageous security control for a complex landscape.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-31/enhancing-security-new-capability
Navy’s modern-day Indiana Jones highlights the importance of protecting cultural heritage sites.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-30/digging-deep-preserve-history
Australian Navy and Army Cadets have become a licensed National Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-27/cadets-join-duke-edinburgh-award-framework
Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities in January.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-27/training-handover-marks-end-era
Navy's Coaching Academy puts the focus on the development of high-functioning teams for 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-26/academy-aims-high-2025
ADF medics will receive an improved career structure in a boost for health capability and recruitment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-26/boost-defence-health-capability
Navy's Enhanced Quality of Life Team is helping to deliver a new internet capability for the fleet.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-25/stronger-bonds-create-stronger-connections
On Christmas Eve 1974, the ADF assisted the people of Darwin after a cyclone tore through the community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-18/remembering-cyclone-tracy-50-years
Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) roles for participants to Defence Graduate Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/graduate-program/graduate-pathways/intelligence-pathway/defence-intelligence-organisation
Australia stands strong on regional security and stability in the south-east Asia region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-23/gateway-strengthening-maritime-security
ADF Member and Family Transition Guide mobile application privacy notice
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/privacy-policy/adf-transition-guide-privacy-notice
A look back at five memorable stories from Air Force in 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-23/air-force-flies-high-2024
A look back at five memorable stories from 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-23/army-news-locks-and-loads-2024
A look back at five memorable stories from 2024.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-23/navy-news-makes-waves-2024
Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has departed Brisbane on its first deployment of 2025.
Further enhancing Australia’s partnership with the Pacific, ADV Reliant and crew will spend three months visiting Pacific island countries to deliver stores and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-23/adv-reliant-visit-kiribati-tonga-and-solomon-islands
The Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP) provides funding towards initiatives aimed at improving the employability of partners when they are relocated.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-for-families/partner-employment-assistance-program
Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been appointed a reservist Group Captain in the RAAF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/down-earth-asset-air-force
An Air Force C130-J has made its first airdrop over the Republic of Palau during Operation Christmas Drop.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-12-20/raaf-crew-makes-historic-christmas-drop
The Major Service Provider (MSP) Agreement 2018-2026 has been established to facilitate the engagement and management of large, long-term, multi-discipline and integrated work packages across the air, land and maritime capability domains.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/major-service-provider-agreement
The conclusion of the Coronial Inquest into Corporal Ian Turner’s death is a significant and important step for his loved ones and friends. His loss is still deeply felt across the Army community.
I thank everyone who has been involved in this process, particularly Corporal Ian Turner’s family and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-12-20/defence-statement-lieutenant-general-simon-stuart-chief-army