Drone warfare dawns for ADF
As robots rolled through sandy terrain, negotiating barbed wire, trenches and simulated landmines, it looked less like a robotics competition
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Evacuation from Afghanistan – the final mission
The final chapter of ‘Australia’s longest war’ was not written on a battlefield but on a crowded tarmac at Kabul
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The legacy of our longest war
Twenty-five years since the start of the campaign in Afghanistan, involving Australian soldiers in important and dangerous roles on the
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Historic homosexual convictions extinguished by request
Current or former Australian Defence Force personnel can now apply to have historical homosexual convictions extinguished from their service records.
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600 tackle Splunk BoTS competition
Competing in an international cyber security competition, a team from Defence’s Security Operations Centre (DSOC) demonstrated the expertise, teamwork and
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ADF leavers must remain reservists for 10 years
From October 1, the commitment period for personnel who join the permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be extended from
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Australia joins NATO simulated-training environment
Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) partnership as an associated member, opening new opportunities to strengthen ADF
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ADF grows to largest in 25 years
Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh says more Australians are choosing to join and stay in the Australian Defence Force
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Blended fuels boost Defence resilience
The Australian Defence Force has begun rolling out low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) blends across its network in an effort
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Volunteers for love of ‘Everymans’
A trip to the shops for Adelaide-based couple Ben and Claudia Ridley can often run to $5000 and only keep
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SAAB delivers deployable hospitals
Saab Australia has formally delivered Australia’s newest deployable military hospitals to the Australian Defence Force. FILE PHOTO: A Role 2
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Counter-drone tech tested on Aussie exercise
Defensive anti-drone technology was put to the test by soldiers deployed on Exercise Austral Shield 2026 in Weipa, far-north Queensland.
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Defence orders more Aussie-made helmets
Victorian company Aquaterro has been contracted to supply and refurbish combat helmets for the Australian Defence Force. CAPTION: Australian Army
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Service newspapers chopped in half
The newspapers of the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force have had their publication frequency chopped
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Austral Shield responds to homeland security contingencies
Exercise Austral Shield brought together Australian Defence Force personnel, other government agencies and security partners in a continent-wide rehearsal for
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Survey shines light on Australia’s view of ADF
The UNSW Canberra War Studies Research Group has recently completed a survey of attitudes towards the Australian Defence Force. Led by Dr Richard Dunley and Dr Nicole
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Service to mark 25 years since start of Afghanistan campaign
A national commemoration service will be held in Canberra on Sunday, 11 October 2026 to honour the service and sacrifice
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New Chief of Defence Force
After nearly 50 years of service, Admiral David Johnston handed over command of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to Admiral
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International team blows WWII-era explosives in PNG
Six New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel were part of a multinational effort in Papua New Guinea to destroy about
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Beach survey teams assess new tech
Defence scientists are working closely with the Australian Defence Force to strengthen Army’s ability to operate in coastal areas. CAPTION:
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