NT requests ADF help with flood recovery as central Australia braces for rain
The Northern Territory government has sought assistance from the Australian Defence Force for flood recovery as more rain is anticipated in central Australia.
ADF member granted bail on charge of assault, robbery of fellow soldier
A soldier from the Australian Defence Force, Reece Humbles, has been granted bail after being charged with assaulting and robbing a female colleague.
ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft
The ADF reported a Seahawk helicopter had to take evasive measures due to a dangerously close encounter with a Chinese military helicopter.
Breaking: ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft
An Australian Defence Force helicopter was forced to take evasive action due to an unsafe interaction with a Chinese military helicopter over the Yellow Sea.
ADF personnel are 'safe' after Dubai air base strike, defence minister says
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed that personnel stationed at the Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai are safe following an Iranian drone strike.
Deputy chief of army warns ADF has become 'detached' from violent nature of war
The Deputy Chief of Army, Major General Chris Smith, has criticized the Australian Defence Force for becoming detached from the brutal realities of war due to the prevalence of managerial language.
Albanese should demand reparations from Israel, say families of Australian soldiers whose graves were bulldozed
Families of Australian soldiers whose graves were damaged by the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza are demanding reparations and accountability from the Albanese government.
Chinese flotilla sailed to edge of Australia's exclusive economic zone, says chief
The Australian Defence Force chief revealed that a Chinese flotilla approached Australia's exclusive economic zone, leading to calls for the government to clarify its strategic stance.
Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
The national anti-corruption commission's head, Paul Brereton, is under investigation for potential misconduct regarding his ongoing consulting work with the Australian Defence Force while serving in his current role.
Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled
The Australian Defence Force is expanding its capabilities in space operations by advertising new specialist positions in response to the evolving strategic environment.
Anti-corruption boss given 'please explain' by government over Defence ties
The Attorney-General has requested an explanation from NACC chief Paul Brereton regarding his undisclosed work with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) amidst scrutiny over his involvement in the Afghanistan War Crimes Inquiry.
Government to sell historic defence properties
The Albanese government has identified 67 lightly used or vacant defence sites for sale, potentially raising up to $1.8 billion to address capability gaps within the Australian Defence Force.